COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Theory I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Theory I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Code: HA1R26
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Feb 16, 2015
Revised by: Department head Jan 7, 2016
Valid From: Jan 25, 2016
Version: 2
Reg number:2016/88 (313) Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Health sciences
Subject group: TR1
Specialised in: A1N
Main field of study: Occupational Therapy

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- theory construction
- theoretical frames of reference in occupational therapy
- action theory
- health theories

Type of instruction

The course is given as a web-based distance course and consists of online lectures and seminars.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

The applicant must hold the minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 180 ECTS credits or equivalent from a recognised university.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination of the course objectives on knowledge and understanding, as well as skills and abilities, is based on three assignments in student pairs and three individual critical reviews of fellow students' assignments.
Examination of the course objectives in terms of judgment and approach is based on an individually written reflection report.
Examination of assistant professor.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination7.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Course literature

Björklund, A., & Svensson, T. (2000). Health, the body and occupational therapy. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7, (1), 26-32.

Kielhofner, G. (2008). A model of human occupation: Theory and application. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins.

Kielhofner, G. (2009). Conceptual foundations of occupational therapy. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.

Nordenfelt, L. (1996). On the notion of health. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 3, 101- 105.

Nordenfelt, L. (2003). Action theory, disability and ICF. Disability and Rehabilitation, 25 (18), 1075- 1079.

Townsend, E.A. & Polatajko, H.J. (2013). Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being & justice through occupation. Ottawa: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Walker, L., & Avant, K. (2004). Strategies for theory construction in nursing. New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.

World Health Organisation (2002). International classification of functioning, disability and health - ICF. Geneva: World Health Organisation.

Latest edition of textbooks to be used.