Therapeutic occupation in communities, society and international contextLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students recognise topical challenges to health and well-being in a changing society. Students are able to take needs and change expectations stemming from society and communities into account in their work. They are capable of influencing decision-makers and citizens at a social level in order to bring about occupational equality and health promotion. They master occupational forms that may be used therapeutically in communities. Students have means to relate to and work therapeutically with clients from different cultural backgrounds. They take interest in international activities.

Content

• Working in various communities
• Relating to different cultures and therapeutic occupation in communities
• Community-oriented assessment, development and health promotion
• Social participation
• Current legislation, guidelines, etc.
• Challenges to health and well-being in a changing society
• International opportunities for occupational therapy
• Professional growth, part 4

Qualifications

Therapeutic occupation in self-care, instrumental activities of daily living and play, or Therapeutic occupation in study, work and leisure activities
Therapeutic occupation in groups. Work placement 2 or 3.

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

Failed
- 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