Leadership for Developing Expertise in Rehabilitation (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to
- assess rehabilitation expertise to strengthen the community's goal-oriented, continuous, and future-oriented learning
- critically assess the knowledge required for the development of rehabilitation activities and use evidence-based information in leadership that enhances rehabilitation expertise
- promote and lead the development of diverse expertise in interdisciplinary rehabilitation in response to changes in working life.

Content

- Assessing and developing rehabilitation expertise at the individual and community levels
- Key databases and information sources in rehabilitation and related fields
- Evaluating the quality of studies and utilising them in evidence-based rehabilitation practice
- Leading diverse expertise in an ethically sustainable way in an increasingly globalised and changing working life

Location and time

The course has following sessions:
Myllypuro Campus 20.8.2025 klo 9.00-14.30, 21.8.2025 klo 9-12.15
Real-time online teaching: 10.9.2025 klo 9.00-12.15, 22.10.2025 klo 9.00-16.15, 14.11.2025 klo 9-12.15, 11.12 klo 13.00-14.30

Changes to the schedule are possible.

Workshops and co-creation methods are utilized during the online sessions to deepen learning. In addition, students engage with the course materials and literature independently and complete learning assignments.The course is conducted in using the Moodle online learning environment.

Materials

Henttonen, N., Vainoniemi, V., Sipari, S. & Mäkinen, E. 2015. Yhteistä kuntoutusosaamista rakentamassa. Kuntoutus 4/2015, 62-65.

Hotus: Tutkimusten laadunarviointikriteeristöt

Teaching methods

The working methods of the course are as follows: Online teaching, Independent learning, Workshop, Co-creation, Learning assignments

Employer connections

Learning assingments are related to students´ job.

Exam schedules

The course does not include exams. There is no possibility for renew exams or grade improvement in this course.

If the assignment does not meet the criteria for an accepted work (pass), the student has the possibility to complete the task based on the given feedback.

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 2025: Workshops 22 h. Independent work 113 h.

Content scheduling

Fall semester 2025

Further information

The course is Master's level (EQF level 7). More details and course material are found in Moodle.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrollment period.

Materials and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds the copyright to these creations. Materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the teacher's permission.

In the course assignments, sources that are suitable for and/or defined by the course objectives must be utilized, and AI can support your own thinking. However, the text or content of the assignments cannot be generated by AI. If you use AI in an assignment, it must be clearly documented in the assignment by describing which AI program or application was used and how. The student is responsible for the content and ethical implementation of their assignments. If necessary, read more about the use of AI in Metropolia’s AI guidelines.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Collaboration Competence
The voice of the stakeholders is heard. General ethical values guide the action. Sets of activities are produced by combining complex matters in a one-dimensional manner.

Change Competence
A common goal is agreed upon, and the action is carried out in parallel. Good current practices are analyzed and applied. Existing networks are utilized. The change is evaluated in a declarative manner. An encouraging atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Collaboration Competence
The participation of stakeholders is enabled. Ethics is reflected in the interaction. Sets of activities are produced collaboratively with the stakeholders at the interfaces in a multifaceted manner.

Change Competence
The goal is built together, and it guides collaboration. Controlled change processes are implemented, renewing current practices. Action takes place at the interfaces of networks. The conditions for operations, processes, and results are evaluated in a way that guides the activity. An open and trustworthy atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Collaboration Competence
The stakeholders are understood as active development partners. The needs of the stakeholders guide the joint development. A shared value base is defined in relation to the activity. The stakeholders collectively build meaningful and innovative activities to strengthen well-being and functional capacity.

Change Competence
The goal is formed through a shared process, and the activity is based on partnership and shared understanding. The future is anticipated and something new is created. Networks are renewed to cross interfaces. The evaluation is carried out proactively and in a way that develops the activity. A creative and innovative atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed:
Collaboration Competence
The perspective of the stakeholders is not made visible. The ethical perspectives of the activity are overlooked. Sets of activities are not produced, and the stakeholders are not considered.

Change Competence
A common goal has not been agreed upon, or it has been set unilaterally. The development of practices is not evident. Networks are not utilized. The evaluation of the change is not evident. The building of the atmosphere is not considered.

Assessment methods and criteria

Plan for the use of the competence map: passed/failed
Peer support for plans: passed/failed
Assignment report: apassed/failed
Participation in the reflection session of the course: approved/rejected