The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (native students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Rehabilitation
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Rehabilitation
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
the aim is that the students make an evidence based plan for a model of rehabilitation and measure the outcome of this plan.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to:
- understand how rehabilitation affects wellbeing and the ability to function
- plan and perform evidence based rehabilitation and measure the effects of rehabilitation
- realize the importance of her/his own contribution
- realize the importance of multiprofessional team work in improving living conditions
Course contents
Practical training including a written assignment
In the practical training the teacher who is the supervisor for the students make field visits to the practical training settings.
During these field visits the student, the supervisor in the practical placement and the teaching supervisor discuss the learning outcomes for the practical training in rehabilitation. In the learning outcomes the content of this practical training is expressed. The student has to play an active role in finding ways to develop his/her skills and knowledge.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Geriatric 1-3 and Rehabilitation in study year 2
Recommended or required reading
Bottomley J.M.M. & Lewis C.B.2003.
Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach
ISBN: 083852284X
Byers-Connon, S. Lohman, H. Padilla. R. 2004. Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA. St Louis: Mosby.
Christiansen, Baum.1997: Enabling Function and Well-Being. Thorofare: SLACK Incorporated
(chapters.3, 4, 8, 9,11)
Kauffman, L. Barr, O. Moran, L. 2007. Geriatric Rehabilitation Manual.2nd ed. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone.
Mackey, H. Nancarrow, S. 2006. Enabling independence. A guide for rehabilitation workers. Oxford: Blackwell publishing ltd
Neinstadt, Crepeau. 1998. Occupational therapy. 9th.ed.Unit 10, Diagnostic considerations in adults and older adult practise. ISBN:0-397-55192-4
Occupational therapy - enabling Function and Well-Being.1997. Chapter 1. ISBN: 1-55642-248-2
Study activities
Practical training - 133 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests, demonstrations and presentations, reports and produktions, essays, and also presence at specified occasions)
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: ...
Examiner
Sundell Solveig
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
The practical training in rehabilitation is planned individually.