Broad Spectrum RehabilitationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is that the student is able
- to present the broad scope of rehabilitation and apply the key concepts and methods of rehabilitation in their own work
- to recognise the significance of multidisciplinary cooperation in rehabilitation activities
- Identify the possibilities of technology and ethical issues related to the use of technology
- to interpret and apply key national and international legislation and funding policies as well as policies guiding rehabilitation
- to develop rehabilitation ethos in multiprofessional work promoting the rehabilitation of older people
- to evaluate and utilize evidence-based rehabilitation information

Content

- the knowledge base, concepts and methods of rehabilitation
- International Classification of Function (ICF)
- goal-orientation: Goal Oriented Assessment (GAS) principles of functional capacity and/or service need
- Assessment Data base TOIMIA
- RAI service need assessment
- Multiprofessional cooperation, multiagency and team and network in rehabilitation
- Welfare technology and legislation guiding its use
- Accessibility
- National and international laws governing rehabilitation and funding
- Ethics and sustainable development in rehabilitation
- Evidence-based rehabilitation knowledge and activities