COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Clinical Placement, 7.5 credits
Arbetsterapi, verksamhetsförlagd utbildning, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: HAVN16
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Apr 18, 2016
Valid From: Oct 3, 2016
Version: 1
Reg number:2016/1700 (313) Avdelningen för rehabilitering/Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Health sciences
Subject group: TR1
Specialised in: G2F
Main field of study: Occupational Therapy

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course the student should have the:

Skills and abilities

in order to

Judgement and approach

in order to

Contents

- investigation of ability to perform and participate in activites
- occupational therapy interventions
- co-operation with clients and their relatives, as well as colleagues and other professional representatives

Type of instruction

The course is implemented in the form of clinical placement under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

The teaching is normally conducted in Swedish, but can occasionally be in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completed courses in the subject occupational therapy of 60 credits as well as completed courses in Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapists, 7.5 credits, Somatic Disorders Related to Occupational Therapists, 10.5 credits and Gerontology, 4.5 credits (or the equivalent).

Examination and grades

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

The course is examined in the form of a practical/clinical examination, an assessment from the supervisor as well as an individual written reflection task.

A university lecturer serves as the course examiner.

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

Other information

Attendance requirements
Obligatory attendance at the clinical placement studies.

Temporary interruption of a course
The School of Health and Welfare may suspend a student's participation in clinical training or other practical activities during the course if a student demonstrates gross unfitness/
incompetence when applying skills. A student whose work-based training or other practical activities have been canceled due to gross inadequacy/incompetence may not continue study before the course director or examiner has verified and approved that the student has the knowledge and skills required. In connection with a decision on suspension, the decision will specify the grounds on which the suspension is based. After the decision an individual plan will be established for the student where knowledge and skills gaps are specified, the degree of support the student is entitled to, and the terms and date(s) for examination(s).

Course literature

Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists. (2012). Code of Ethics for Occupational Therapist. FSA: Stockholm.

Additional literature of approximately 500 pages is chosen in advisement with instructors and supervisors based on the chosen placement area.