COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Code: HE1R20
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Apr 24, 2014
Revised by: Director of Education Oct 17, 2014
Valid From: Aug 24, 2015
Version: 4
Reg number:2014/3476 Avdelningen för rehabilitering/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 should have the:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- formulate an evidence question
- literature search
- critically review and value the literature
- implementation in occupational therapy practice

Type of instruction

The course is implemented as a distance course with discussion and seminars through a web-based platform.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and at least 90 credits in Occupational Therapy..

Examination and grades

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

Examination of the course objectives is based on four pairs of assignments as well as individual review and opposition of fellow students' assignments, and an individually written reflection report.

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

Course literature

Aveyard, H. (2010) Doing a literature review in health and social care. A practical guide. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Taylor, M. C. (2007). Evidence-based practice for occupational therapists. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd.
Additional relevant literature, will be chosen in consultation with lecturer.
Latest edition of textbooks to be used.