Professional Practice IILaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to use the appropriate methods of assessment to make observations on and assess a client’s overall situation and ability to get by, as well as their working capacity and functional ability in different operational environments.
The student is able to apply data on the service system, social security and legislation when investigating rehabilitation options. The student knows how to consult experts from other professions and is able to work in a multiprofessional team.

Content

Contents formed of the opportunities of the practical training place, of the learning objectives of the course and of the objectives and career plans of the students.

Qualifications

The students have an extensive idea on the operation of rehabilitation service system and on related central legislation. The students know the basics of the rehabilitation, operative forms, actors and customer groups of rehabilitation. They are familiar with the different assessment methods of functionality and operational environment and counselling methods.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass:
The student's knowledge and views on the client’s working capacity and functional ability, as well the environment’s effect on these are structured. The student is able to apply basic knowledge of the rehabilitation service system, legislation and the client’s social security. A command of the profession’s theory is apparent in the student’s practical work. The student knows how to consult experts from other professional groups.

The student abides by laws concerning the clients’ position and rights, as well as instructions and ethical principles related to data security. The student is able to cooperate with the client, the client’s family, authorities and other professionals. The student’s interaction with clients includes listening, understanding and empathy, as well as counselling and support.