Main Field of Study and progress level:
Occupational Therapy: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Occupational Therapy
Contents
Advanced knowledge and critical analysis of theories and models within occupational therapy. The
course is focused primarily on Enabling Occupation II, A Model of Human Occupation, and
Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model, and the students will choose one additional model
from among Kawa model, Occupational Adaptation, Task-oriented approach, and Occupational
Therapy Practice Framework.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Compare, evaluate, and critically analyze the occupational therapy theories/models included
in the course
Develop new occupational therapy interventions and argue for the implementation of them
based on the occupational therapy theories/models that are included in the course
Defend the implementation of new occupational therapy interventions based on existing
research evidence
Required Knowledge
Basic requirements for university studies, bachelor degree in occupational therapy or occupational
therapy diploma with a minimum of 180 ECTS or similar international exam are required for
acceptance into this course.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT
(Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The course will be given in both English and Swedish, but the literature will be in English. The
teaching will be problem-oriented, and which means active searching for knowledge, critical thinking,
and problem-solving are stressed. The teaching format will be in large part independent study
combined with internet-based supervision and discussions. The course is planned as a modified
internet-based distance education course with a limited number of course meetings in Umeå, Sweden.
Examination modes
The final examination must be submitted in written form (either Swedish or English).
The students performance will be evaluated using a three-category scale: Exceeds expectations (VG),
Meets expectations (G), or Not acceptable (U).
In order to meet expectations in the course, the student must meet expectations in all required
components of the course. To exceed expectations, the student must receive a grade of Exceeds
expectations on the written exam.
Academic credit transfer
The Program Committee will decide whether an earlier education can be approved, completely or
partially (see the rules and regulations of the University).
Other regulations
Studies will be conducted in accordance with equal opportunity principles according to Umeå
University documentation for gender and equality (www.umu.se). For any student who does not
follow the plagiarism policy, measures will be taken according to the Swedish Högskoleförordningen,
chap. 10.
Fisher Anne G. Occupational therapy intervention process model : a model for planning and implementing top-down, client-centered, and occupation-based interventions Fort Collins, Colorado : Three Star Press : 2009 : 188 s. + xii s. : ISBN: 0-9774301-5-4 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Enabling occupation II : advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being & justice through occupation Townsend Elizabeth A., Polatajko Helene J. Ottawa : Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists : 2007 : xxiv, 418 p. : ISBN: 978-1-895437-76-8 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
