Occupational Therapy GroupsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student:
- understands the factors related to occupational therapy groups and the planning process
- can apply knowledge derived from the group and the theoretical foundation of occupational therapy in planning and implementing an occupational therapy group intervention
- recognises the roles and influence of the occupational therapist on the group
- can justify the use of an occupational therapy group and identify its potential as a method to enable occupation and participation.

Content

Different groups in occupational therapy?
Stages of group development
Group interaction skills?
Therapeutic factors?
Planning the group process and the steps of a group session?
The framework and its role in the group's activities?
Role and responsibilities of an occupational therapist within groups
Goal setting
Reflecting in relation to the group?
Use of the occupation/activity in a group

Qualifications

Before taking this course, the student must have successfully completed the courses Adaptation of Occupation in Occupational Therapy and Interaction and Guidance in the Occupational Therapy Relationship.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.