Occupational Therapy: Advanced studies 2Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to analyze and critically appraise the foundations and history of occupational therapy in relation to their own experiences. Students recognizes current field of occupational therapy and so they can be prepare for future challenges. Students expand their competence in the use of occupational analysis. They are able to compare and justify various occupational analysis methods critically.

Content

• The effects of the history and development of occupational therapy on current practices
• Current development prospects of occupational therapy
• Occupational analysis

Qualifications

Clinical placement 2.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- use concepts and information in his field - argue a course of action on the basis of research information
and findings
- find information and argue the use of his sources
- work in various duties depending on the assignment
- define the principles of and requirements for his actions
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
- act according to the relevant professional ethical principles
- plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
- communicate about professional issues

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field fluently and comprehensively
- assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
- apply research information to professional assignments
- operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
- act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
- act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
- evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics
- represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- display a good understanding of professional information
- use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger
entities
- create and communicate new information
- develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems
- apply professional expertise in new situations
- take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
- develop the community's safety and responsibility
- apply professional ethics in various situations
- manage the professional development of individuals/groups
- act purposefully and to develop himself and working life

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail 0
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student cannot use concepts in the field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work