Environmental Assessment and AdaptationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: STTS2015
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Jaana Ritsilä
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Katri Kainulainen
Teacher in charge
Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT22S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 10.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT22SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
13.03.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Johanna Juola
Teacher in charge
Jaana Ritsilä
Groups
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 10.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
Teacher in charge
Jaana Ritsilä
Groups
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Mari Kantanen
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
-
STT22KMTEToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
-
STT20S1Toimintaterapeutti
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 11.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Mari Kantanen
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
-
STT20SMToimintaterapeutti
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 11.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Mari Kantanen
- Kaisa Jokinen
Teacher in charge
Jaana Ritsilä
Groups
-
STT20SMLToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objective
Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.
Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability
Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.
Content
Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.
Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.
Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.
Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).
Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).
Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.
Low technology devices
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)
The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)
The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information
Further information
The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.