ET-2-072

Occupational therapy 2021 - Person, occupation and environment - basic studies

1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)

Swedish

Compulsory

First

1

7 cr

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
The module covers the competence to work for
sustainable health with a base in occupational
science.
You have basic knowledge of the basic concept of
occupational science in particular regarding the
nature of the occupation and its relationship to
the person's everyday life.
You have the basics knowledge of the relationship
between person, occupation and environment and its
impact on occupations in everyday life.
You can at the basic level explain theories which
are relevant to the profession.
You understand the importance of occupation for
health and for a meaningful life.

Generic competence
Learning and career skills and technological
competence:
You can at the basic level use study strategies
and you can constructively carry out the studies
both individually and in groups.
You have basic knowledge of accessibility in
digital environments.

Sustainability goals:
SDG3: Guarantee a healthy life and encourage
prosperous for all ages.

Knowledge:
You have basic knowledge of the importance of
occupations for the experience of wellbeing.
You have a basic knowledge of the concept
participation and its significance for
everyday life.
You can explain the meaning and value of
occupations based on the ValMo model.
You can, o a basic level, reproduce the
meaning of the terms Doing, Being, Becoming
and Belonging for persons of different ages.
You have an understanding of relevant
prevention strategies to promote positive
physical and
mental health and well-being.

Skills:
You can, at a basic level, describe the
significance of occupation for the experience
of
wellbeing and its importance for
participation in everyday life.
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.

Basic knowledge of occupational science
Different perspectives on occupations
The meaning of occupation in different ages

No previous knowledge required

Basic course in occupational therapy 2020.

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/media/1358/vad External link-
heter-det-paa-svenska_webb.pdf
Word federation of occupational therapists.
(2012). Position statement occupational science.
Tillgänglig:
https://www.wfot.org/resources/occupational External link-
science.

• Lectures - 15 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 5 hours
• Small-group work - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 147 hours
• Seminars - 5 hours
• - 20 hours

• Total workload of the course: 202 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 202 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Graded portfolio. Detailed description can be found
in Itslearning.

• Arell-Sundberg Marina
• Arola Annikki
• Peri Heidi
• Werner Tove

Arola Annikki

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

No limit (20 students enrolled)

Until date 2022-01-07

2021-08-09 to 2021-09-05

2021-10-14 - Reports and productions