Study Guide

Objective

Students are able to explain how study, work and leisure are related to occupational therapy. They identify their field’s theoretical foundations that make it possible to explore study, work and leisure as part of occupational therapy. Students know how to combine knowledge from behavioural, biological and medical sciences with assessment and promotion of occupational performance and participation. Students recognise occupations that are meaningful for the client. Students are able to analyse and report on assessment results and to form objectives for study, work and leisure based on the information obtained. They know how to use occupational analysis when modifying occupation and the environment to suit the client so as to support the client’s participation. Students are able to influence psychosocial, physical and technical environments. Students are capable of applying their knowledge of ergonomics to promoting the client’s occupational performance and participation. Students are able to act in compliance with the standards of good safety at work.

Content

• Support for working capacity and extending careers
• Models of occupational therapy
• Supporting participation: in study, work and leisure activities
• Influencing the environment
• Knowledge base of ergonomics
• Safe working methods
• Occupational balance
• Occupational analysis in planning and implementation of therapy
• Therapeutic occupation implemented for clients of different ages in different contexts

Prerequisites

Human occupation
Human beings in their environments
Work placement 1: Assessment of occupational performance
Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 1 and 2
Work placement 2: Assessment and promotion of occupational performance and participation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customer-oriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organize and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work