Community Based Interventions

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn principles of community based work in social and health sector. Communities have significant role facilitating and inhibiting individuals´ occupational engagement.

Competences

Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services (Toimintaterapiapalvelujen johtamisen ja edistämisen osaaminen)

Competence in responsible occupational therapy work (Vastuullisen toimintaterapiatyöskentelyn osaaminen)

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will know different communities and understand the role of communities facilitating or inhibiting occupational engagement. You will know cultural aspects of communities and how to promote occupational justice. You will be able to collaborate with communities in order to promote the health and well-being for their members through their participation in occupation.
You will understand how environment can affect well-being through occupations. You will understand the principles of community centered work and cultural impact on the occupations, persons and occupational performance. You can plan and implement a developmental project in a community. You can actively seek, critically evaluate and apply a range of information and evidence to ensure that practice is up-to-date and relevant to the client.
You will know how to use Housing Enabler assessment method and use the assessment results in order to make housing community more accessible for individuals. OR You will know how to use Ralla/Pags -play observation method and use the assessment results in order to help a child to play in his/her community.