Therapeutic occupation in self-care, instrumental activities of daily life and playLaajuus (9 ECTS)

Objective

Students recognise how the models and frameworks of occupational therapy are used in support of interventions to structure individual clients’ situations and occupational therapy processes. They are familiar with one model and a few frameworks. Students know how to combine knowledge from behavioural, biological and medical sciences with assessment and promotion of occupational performance. They are able to set objectives together with each client to promote their occupational performance, in particular in terms of occupations relating to self-care, instrumental activities of daily living and play. Students understand the role of occupational analysis and synthesis when modifying everyday occupations and local environments to match clients’ occupational functioning. Together with each client, they identify occupations that may be used therapeutically. They learn further occupational forms. Students recognise how psychosocial, physical and technical solutions (such as guidance for family and friends, assistive devices and environmental alterations) can be used to promote clients’ occupational performance. They know how to prepare static orthoses. They provide examples of how solutions implemented are justified on the basis of experience, expertise and scientific knowledge. Students are able to explain the meaning and methods of continuous assessment. They are aware of how achievement of the objectives of occupational therapy is assessed, how the results are reported and how justified further recommendations are made.

Content

• The Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF) 3.5 cr.
• Frameworks guiding implementation of occupational therapy
• Setting objectives
• Supporting participation: the course focuses on self-care, instrumental activities of daily life and play
• Support for skills and capacities
• Consolidation of occupational identity
• Influencing psychosocial, physical and technical environments (guidance for family and friends, assistive devices and environmental adaptations, design for all)

• Static orthoses 1.5 cr.

• Occupational analysis and synthesis in planning and implementation of therapy
• Therapeutic occupation for clients of different ages in different contexts (hospital, health centre, home, etc.) 3 cr.

• Foundations of evidence-based practice 1 cr.
• Documentation 1 cr.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Human occupation
Humans and environments
Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 1
WORK PLACEMENT 1: Assessment of occupational performance
Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 2
At least 12 credits from courses Human health, well-being and occupation 1 and 2

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.