ET-2-090 (0) - The Essence of Occupation 

Occupational therapy 2023 - Person, occupation and environment - basic studies

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

Swedish

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

Competencies:
The module covers the competence to work for
sustainable health with a base in occupational
science. You have a basic knowledge of the basic
concepts of occupational science, especially
regarding the essence of occupation and its
relation to the person's everyday life. You have
basic knowledge of the relationship between
person, occupation and environment and its impact
on everyday activities. You can at a basic level
describe theories that are relevant to the
profession. You understand the importance of
occupation in relation to health and a meaningful
life.
General competencies:
Learning and career competence + technological
competence: You can at a basic level, use study
strategies needed at university level and you can
constructively carry out your studies both
individually and in groups. You have basic
knowledge of accessibility in digital
environments.
SDG?s in focus:
Target 3: A good wellbeing

Knowledge:
You have basic knowledge of the importance of
occupations for the experience of wellbeing.
You can explain the meaning and value of
occupations based on the ValMo model.
You can, on a basic level, reproduce the meaning
of the terms Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging
for persons of different ages.
You have a basic understanding of what good well-
being is about and how it can be promoted

Skills:
You can, at a basic level, describe the
significance of occupation for the experience of
wellbeing.
You can use Oval-9 to determine the value of
occupations.
You can use the terms Doing, Being, Becoming and
Belonging to describe its importance for
wellbeing.
You can reflect on the importance of occupations
in everyday life for persons of different ages and
different life situations.

Attitude:
You respect the importance of meaningful
occupations for the wellbeing of individuals.
You respect the meaning and significance of
occupations for persons of different ages.
You realize the value of occupation as a basis for
the profession.

The basics of occupational science
Perspectives on activity
The importance of activity at different stages of
life.

No previous knowledge required

Basic course in occupational therapy 2020.

The absence from workshops, skills training and
seminar are compensated with a submission on
Itslearning. More detailed presentation of the
compensatory assignments are presented on
Itslearning.

Christansen, C., & Townsend, E. 2010. Introduction
to Occupation. The Art and Science of Living. 2:a
upplagan. Pearson: New Jersey. Kap 1 och 5.
Clark, F., Parham, D., Carlson, M., Frank, G.,
Jackson, J et al. (1991). Occupational science:
Academic innovation in the service of occupational
therapy's future. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy, Vol 45, p300-310.
https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.45.4.300 External link
Hitch, D., Pépin, G., & Stagnitti, K. (2014). In
the Footsteps of Wilcock, Part One: The Evolution
of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 28 (3), 231-
246. DOI: 10.3109/07380577.2014.898114.
Hitch, D., Pépin, G., & Stagnitti, K. (2014) In
the Footsteps of Wilcock, Part Two: The
Interdependent Nature of Doing, Being, Becoming,
and Belonging, Occupational Therapy In Health
Care, 28(3), 247-263, DOI:
10.3109/07380577.2014.898115
Nelson, D. (1996). Occupation. Therapeutic
Occupation: A Definition. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 50, 775-782.
https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.50.10.775 External link
Nelson, D. (1988). Occupation. Form and
performance. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy, 42, 633-641.
https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.42.10.633 External link
Sveriges arbetsterapeuter (2018). Vad heter det på
svenska? Grundläggande begrepp och perspektiv inom
arbetsterapi. Tillgänglig:
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/webbu External link
ti
k-och-gratismaterial/vad-heter-det-paa-svenska-
2018/

Word federation of occupational therapists.
(2012). Position statement occupational science.
Tillgänglig:
https://www.wfot.org/resources/occupational External link-
science.

• Lectures - 17 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
• Practical exercises - 17 hours
• Small-group work - 30 hours
• Individual studies - 57 hours
• Seminars - 4 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

1) Approved report based on the students learning
portfolio. The
report is graded 1-5.
Detailed description can be found in Itslearning.
2) Mandatory lectures

• Arell-Sundberg Marina
• Backman Henrika
• Werner Tove

Arell-Sundberg Marina

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (18 students enrolled)

Until date 2023-12-30

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

2023-10-10 - Reports and productions