Occupational Therapy Health among older people, Course,

COURSE SYLLABUS

Occupational Therapy Health among older people 7.5 credits

Arbetsterapi äldres hälsa I

Second cycle, A7009H

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2019 Sp 4 - Present

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Education level Second cycle	Grade scale U G VG	Subject Occupational Therapy	Subject group (SCB) Therapy, Rehabilitation and Dietary Treatment
Main field of study Occupational Therapy

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree of which 90 credits in the subject occupational therapy.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 20-285 credits

Course Aim

On completion of the course, the student should, from a scientific foundation, based on current laws and regulations and with an ethical attitude, be able to:

Explain and discuss effects of aging on function, activity, participation and health
Describe common and important diseases and conditions during aging and evaluate function limitations that can arise in connection with these
Relate to the concept frailty
Relate to the concept of aging in place
Suggest and discuss preventive strategies to counteract disease, injuries and diseases during aging

Contents

The consequences of aging and common diseases for older individuals' conditions with a holistic - (biopsychosocial) perspective
The complexity of interacting health problems and physical disabilities.
The concept frailty
The concept of aging in place
Preventive strategies for disease, injuries and diseases during aging
International classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) as a starting point for description of function and physical disability
Common assessment instruments

Realization

The course has its educational basis in a knowledge-building working method. This working method is characterised by the student actively searching and solving problems through an examining and critically reflective working method. The course is coordinated by students with health science education, with a specialization in the subject. Learning in the course takes place through literature studies, partly from individual searching, solving of study assignments, seminars, lectures and report writing.

Examination

Objectives 1-4 are examined through an individual written assignment based on study questions (Test 0001, 4.5 credits)

Objective 5 is examined through an individual written assignment based on self-chosen subject-specific specialisation. (Test 0002, 3.0 credits).

Criteria for pass and pass with distinction are stated in study guide

Examiner

Anneli Nyman

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2015 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Dehlin, O. & Hagberg, B. (2000). Gerontologi: Åldrandet i ett biologiskt, psykologiskt och socialt perspektiv. Natur & Kultur.
Dehlin, O. & Rundgren, Å (2007) Geriatrik. Lund, Studentlitteratur.

A list of articles will be provided at the beginning of the course.
In consultation with the examiner, literature for individual subject-specific specialisation is searched for and selected

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Course offered by

Department of Health Sciences

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0001	Individual written assignment study questions aging	U G VG	4.50	Mandatory	A10
0002	Individual written assignment subject-specific specialisatio	U G VG	3.00	Mandatory	A10

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Syllabus established

by 19 Feb 2010

Last revised

by 08 Jan 2019

Published:7 November 2013

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