Professional Identity and Career Planning of an Occupational TherapistLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student:
- justifies the significance of occupational therapy in promoting health, well-being, and participation
- reflects on the significance of personality, attitudes, and values in occupational therapy practice
- identifies their strengths related to occupational therapy practice
- considers ethical issues and the implementation of equality and equity principles in the work of an occupational therapist
- plans career as an occupational therapist to maintain and enhance professional competence.

Content

Assessing performance and competence as an occupational therapist?
Identifying strengths and areas for development?
Equality, equity and ethics?
Career planning, guidance and design
Personal development plan

Qualifications

Before taking this course, the student must have successfully completed at least 120 ECTS, including at least 25 ECTS work placement and including the courses Professional Development and Well-Being of an Occupational Therapist.

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, excellent (5)

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

Further information

It is recommended to select this course during the student's final semester.