Expertise in Rehabilitation (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to:
- promote combining new information with existing information and responsible use of information benefiting those working in rehabilitation as part of their work
- assess the information and sources required for critically developing rehabilitation and search for evidence-based information efficiently
- make use of their interactive capabilities when processing information in order to develop their own competence and that of their working and learning communities
- assess their own strengths and areas for improvement by drawing up a personal development plan
- reflect on and assess their self-management and expert competence as part of activities of the community

Content

Building and developing individual and collective expertise
Key databases and electronic documents in rehabilitation
A critical approach to assessing information
Evidence-based rehabilitation practices
Building one’s own competence and developing it in communities

Location and time

Fall semester 2023, Myllypuro Campus

Materials

The learning materials for the course can be found on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Co-creation, Study conversation, Independent online-learning, Workshop, Tutoring

Employer connections

Learning assingments are related to students´ job.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Working requires the student to have an independent and self-directed approach to work and time management planning.

Resources: 5 credits x 27 h = 135 h.

Autumn 2023: Workshops 6 x 4 h. Independent work 111 h.

Content scheduling

Fall semester 2023

Further information

More details and material related to study module are found in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Understanding a client:
The client’s voice is heard.
Common ethical values guide activities.
Activities forming a coherent whole are produced combining complex issues in a one-faceted way.
Managing change:
The common aim and functioning are agreed on and implemented side by side.
Good present practices are analysed and applied.
Existing networks are utilised.
Change is merely stated when assessed.
An encouraging atmosphere is built up.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Understanding a client:
The client’s participation is enabled.
Ethicalness is shown in client interaction.
Activities forming a coherent whole are produced together with the client in a multi-faceted way, crossing boundaries.
The aim is set together, and it guides the collaboration.
Managing change:
Change processes are implemented in a controlled way, renewing present practices.
Activities involve boundary crossing in networks.
Prerequisites for functioning, the process and outcomes are assessed in a way that guides functioning.
An open and confidential atmosphere is built up.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Understanding a client:
The client is considered an active actor and developing partner. The client’s needs guide common development.
The common value base is defined in relation to activities.
Professionals and clients together build up meaningful activities forming a whole, to strengthen the clients’ well-being and functional ability.
Managing change:
The aim is set in a joint process, and functioning is based on partnership and shared understanding.
The future is predicted, and innovations are made.
Crossing boundaries renews networks.
Assessment is implemented predictably, developing activities.
A creative and innovative atmosphere is built up.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Understanding a client:
The client’s voice is heard.
Common ethical values guide activities.
Activities forming a coherent whole are produced combining complex issues in a one-faceted way.
Managing change:
The common aim and functioning are agreed on and implemented side by side.
Good present practices are analysed and applied.
Existing networks are utilised.
Change is merely stated when assessed.
An encouraging atmosphere is built up.

Assessment methods and criteria

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