Clienthood in Occupational TherapyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student knows how to define the concept of clienthood in occupational therapy. The student recognises the basic concepts of the clien centered working method, while understanding the client as an independent and occupational person. The student recognises the impact of the challenges of occupational performance in the experience of health and well-being.
The student knows methods of listening to a client and is capable of comparing his or her own "everyday self" with the role as a professional. The student knows how to explain what is meant by the therapeutic behaviour of his or her own self in interactive relationships.
The student recognises the client's values and functional needs and seeks to take these into account in the planning of therapy. The student takes a positive view of clients with different kinds of values and views.

Content

Empowering encounter, dialogue, focus on resources, focus on solutions in occupational therapy, the narrative method and its use in client work (eg. OPHI II) Basics of the Model of Human Occupation.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Passed:
The student is able to show the following competences with a versatile use of high-quality sources and application of the study material. In written works, the student uses the JAMK reporting instructions.
- The student knows how to define the concept of clienthood in occupational therapy. He or she recognises the basic concepts of the client-centred working method, with an understanding of the client as an independent and functioning person.
- The student knows the basics of one occupation based model of occupational therapy (eg. MOHO) and is able to use it.
- The student understands the potential of the use of narratives. He / she is able to use one narrative-based assessment method (eg. OPHI II).
- The student recognises the the impact of the challenges of functionality in how the person being rehabilitated experiences health and well-being.
- The student is familiar with the methods of listening to a client and knows how to compare his or her "everyday self" with the professional role. He or she can explain what is meant by the therapeutic behaviour of one's own self in an interactive relationship.
- The student recognises the client's values and functional needs and seeks to take these into consideration in the planning of the therapy. He or she takes a positive attitude of clients with different values and views.