Programme syllabus for Study Programme in Occupational Therapy

Outcomes

Outcomes According to the Higher Education Act

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall be based fundamentally on the knowledge acquired by pupils in national study programmes in the upper-secondary schools or its equivalent. The Government may, however, permit exceptions for courses and study programmes in the fine, applied or performing arts.

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and 
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

Degree Outcomes According to the Higher Education Ordinance

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy [Arbetsterapeutexamen]

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy the student shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for registration as an occupational therapist.

Knowledge and understanding:

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy the student shall

• demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the field and awareness of current research and development work as well as the links between research and proven experience and the significance of these links for professional practice
• demonstrate knowledge of social circumstances that can affect the health of individuals and groups, and
• demonstrate knowledge of the relevant statutory provisions.

Competence and skills:

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to undertake autonomously and in cooperation with individuals occupational therapy interventions that prevent, alleviate and compensate for impaired mobility
• demonstrate the ability to identify and undertake environmentally focused interventions at both individual, group and community level
• demonstrate the ability to initiate and take part in health promotion interventions
• demonstrate the ability to apply his or her knowledge to deal with different situations, phenomena and issues on the basis of individual and group needs
• demonstrate the ability to inform and instruct different audiences
• demonstrate the ability to present and discuss in speech and writing interventions and treatment outcomes with those concerned and to document them in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions
• demonstrate the capacity for teamwork and cooperation with other professional categories, and
• demonstrate the ability to review, assess and use relevant information critically and to discuss new data, phenomena and issues with various audiences and so contribute to the development of the profession and professional practice.

Judgement and approach:

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy the student shall

• demonstrate self-awareness and the capacity for empathy
• demonstrate the ability to assess interventions using a holistic approach to individuals informed by the relevant disciplinary, social and ethical aspects and taking particular account of human rights
• demonstrate the ability to adopt a professional approach to clients or patients, those close to them and other groups, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills.

Independent project (degree project)

A requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 15 credits.

Degree of Bachelor [Kandidatexamen]

Knowledge and understanding:

For a Degree of Bachelor the student shall

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the field, knowledge of applicable methodologies in the field, specialised study in some aspect of the field as well as awareness of current research issues.

Competence and skills:

For a Degree of Bachelor the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to search for, gather, evaluate and critically interpret the relevant information for a formulated problem and also discuss phenomena, issues and situations critically
• demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously and to complete tasks within predetermined time frames
• demonstrate the ability to present and discuss information, problems and solutions in speech and writing and in dialogue with different audiences, and
• demonstrate the skills required to work autonomously in the main field of study.

Judgement and approach:

For a Degree of Bachelor the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues
• demonstrate insight into the role of knowledge in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and ongoing learning.

Independent project (degree project)

A requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 15 credits in the main field of study.