Occupational Therapy in Societal Change (3cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00GQ40-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 16.02.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 02.03.2026 - 31.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Opintojakso on avoinna 02.03.2026 - 31.05.2026. Opiskelija työskentelee omaan tahtiin annettujen materiaalien, tehtävien ja ohjauksen pohjalta. Viimeinen suorittamispäivä on opintojakson viimeinen aukiolopäivä.
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Course
- C-10065-SX00GQ40
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Content scheduling
The student decides the pace at which they complete the course between 02.03.2026 and 31.05.2026.
Objective
Recognizes key societal changes in health and well-being and their impact on the work of an occupational therapist. Applies multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration and participates in the development of occupational therapy client processes. Use creative problem-solving and project work skills to develop sustainable, client-oriented, and economically viable solutions. Knows ways to influence society and participates in promoting occupational equality and well-being in various networks and communication channels.
Content
To strengthen the social perspective, the course is intended for anyone interested in the field of health and well-being, primarily occupational therapy students and occupational therapists, to support their work as experts in occupational therapy in a changing society.
Location and time
The course unit is open from 02 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. The student works at their own pace based on the provided materials, assignments, and guidance. The final completion date is the last open day of the course unit.
Teaching methods
Independent work in Moodle.
Exam schedules
In the course, assignments are completed in Moodle, where it is stated that there is an opportunity to retake an assignment if the student does not achieve a sufficient score. Assignments must be completed by the end of the course.
Completion alternatives
There is not.
Student workload
3 credits = approximately 80 hours of student work. This consists of familiarising oneself with relevant materials, information retrieval, learning assignments, and the final summary.