Study Guide

Objective

You are able to describe the key concepts and definitions related to physical activity.
You know the health effects and significance of increasing people's physical activity from the individual's and community's point of view.
You are familiar with and know how to gain benefit from operating models that promote physical activity.
You are able to lead the promotion of physical activity as part of well-being management.

Content

How is physical activity defined?
What are the health effects of increasing physical activity for individuals and communities?
How can the increase in physical activity be viewed from the management's perspective?
How do you utilize the promotion of physical activity as part of well-being management?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You identify the possibilities of wellbeing technologies and are able to evaluate the suitability of technological solutions in rehabilitation services.
You are able to develop and bring into use operating models which utilize wellbeing technologies, and accordingly identify need for support.
You are familiar with the requirements affecting the authorities and standards related to wellbeing technologies and you are able to take into account ethical and legal principles in the application of wellbeing technologies.
You are able to innovate user-driven technological solutions for the needs of rehabilitation and utilize technological solutions in multi-professional communication and networks.

Content

Which wellbeing technology solutions (e.g. robotics, mobile and gaming applications, meters) have been applied and evaluated in the rehabilitation and wellbeing services?
How do you promote the implementation of an operating model that utilizes wellbeing technologies? (e.g. the need for support)
What are the regulatory requirements and standards and ethical and legal principles related to wellbeing technologies?
How do you innovate new customer-oriented rehabilitation technologies?
How can technology be utilizeed in telerehabilitation and multidisciplinary networking and communication?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You are able to evaluate and develop client-oriented rehabilitation services and methods.
You are able to predictive data in the development of services.
You are able to apply quality management methods and processes to the evaluation and development of client-oriented services.
You are able to reorganize and develop client-oriented services as part of strategic management.

Content

What is the role of client-orientation in the development of services and how do you collect and evaluate related data?
How do you use predictive data in the development of services?
How do you use development and evaluation methods in rehabilitation services?
How do you reorganize and develop client-oriented services as part of strategic management?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You are able to describe the most important concepts related to the effectiveness of rehabilitation services.
You improve your competence in the critical assessment of research articles and the reliability of research effectiveness data.
You know the target groups of effectiveness evaluation and the key indicators by which effectiveness is evaluated.
You are able to evaluate rehabilitation services from the cost-effectiveness perspective as part of decision-making and strategic management.
You are able to utilize effectiveness data in rehabilitation practices.

Content

How is effectiveness defined?
What is the hierarchy in the reliability of effectiveness data?
What are the target groups for evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation services?
What are the key indicators for assessing effectiveness?
What is the influence of cost-effectiveness analysis on decision-making and management?
How do you apply effectiveness data in practice?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You understand the key concepts and approaches related to welfare and rehabilitation.
You know the sociological, social and economic mechanisms in your working environment and understand their connections to the changes and strategic decisions in national and international welfare and rehabilitation policies.
You are familiar with the national rehabilitation service system and the core legislation related to it.
You are able to monitor and gain benefit from multidisciplinary national and international research and development activities in the field of rehabilitation.

Content

What are the main concepts and approaches in rehabilitation ?
What is the content of political and administrative planning, control and decision-making and how is it applied to the management and development of social and health care and rehabilitation ?
What is the legal and ethical basis of the rehabilitation service system and how is it used to control the planning and development of operation?
Where is multidisciplinary research into rehabilitation found and how can it be applied?

Materials

Material is available in eLearning platform and students are supposed to use other relevant literature for the studies.

Teaching methods

This is an online course implemented by means of an eLearning platform (Learn and Teams) including webinars, group meetings, project work, independent tasks, peer discussions and seminars. The student must have a computer fitted with a web-cam and software necessary for the completion of studies and a microphone (head-set).

Employer connections

It is advised that written reports and other assignments are integrated into your own field of work with a focus on the development of rehabilitation practices.
This course includes integration to Xamk RDI-projects.

International connections

This course is implemented in an international and multidisciplinary students’ study group, where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student's work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Master level evaluation based on EQF7.

Objective

Based on the ICF (International Classification of Functioning) framework, you are able to critically evaluate and utilize the factors that affect a person's ability to function.
You are able to justify the choice of reliable rehabilitation assessment methods independently and systematically and link them to chosen rehabilitation methods.
You are able to evaluate and effectively lead the independent use of the GAS method in client-oriented rehabilitation.
You are able to utilize multidisciplinary competencies and international expert communication and interaction in client-oriented assessment processes.

Content

How is functional ability defined and what are the influencing factors according to the ICF framework in the evaluation and promotion of rehabilitation activities?
What assessment methods are reliable and valid in the multidisciplinary rehabilitation process and how are they connected to the different stages of the process?
How is the client’s participation in the rehabilitation process enhanced by means of the GAS method?
How do you utilize multidisciplinary knowledge and interaction in the assessment process?

Materials

Material is available in eLearning platform and students are supposed to use other relevant literature for the studies.

Teaching methods

This is an online course implemented by means of an eLearning platform (Learn and Teams) including webinars, group meetings, project work, independent tasks, peer discussions and seminars. The student must have a computer fitted with a web-cam and software necessary for the completion of studies and a microphone (head-set).

Employer connections

It is advised that written reports and other assignments are integrated into your own field of work with a focus on the development of rehabilitation practices.This course includes integration to Xamk RDI-projects.

Exam schedules

Contact learning sessions are held in Teams:

2 Oct 2023
3 Oct 2023
15 Nov 2023 (Learning cafe)
29 Nov 2023 (seminars)

International connections

This course is implemented in an international and multidisciplinary students’ study group, where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

ASSESSMENT
Task 1. Written essay (grade 1-5) & seminar presentation (pass fail), 3 ects
Task 2. Exam in Learn, based on contact learning material and course material (grade 1-5), 2 ects

Objective

You are familiar with research and development processes and you are able to gather and analyse research data.
You are able to apply relevant evidence-based knowledge and research and development approaches and methods in your master’s thesis.
You know the ethical principles of research and you are able to apply them in research and development projects.
You are able to provide guidance in research-oriented development projects in your own field.
You are able to evaluate and develop your own counselling and leadership skills.
You are able to utilize the principles of scientific communication in research-oriented development processes.

Content

What research-oriented development approaches and methods are used in the field of rehabilitation?
What are the ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes?
How to ensure the reliability of research in the research strategy and methods?
How to plan and carry out a project?
What community-based methods can be used in the practical development of processes?
How do you evaluate your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work?
What are the principles of scientific communication?

Materials

Course material:
- material in Learn platform
- other literature specified in the course related to the topic

Teaching methods

Teaching according to the timetable, course includes also independently completed online assignments.

Exam schedules

Will be announced in the orientation lesson for the course

Student workload

5 ECTS= 135 hours

Content scheduling

Research-oriented development approaches and methods used in the field of rehabilitation
Ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes
Reliability of research
Planning and carrying out a project
Community-based methods in the practical development processes
Evaluating your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work
Principles of scientific communication

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Xamk's Master's-level assessment framework.
The student is able to:
a. acquire, process, produce, and critically evaluate multidisciplinary knowledge of rehabilitation methods
b. solve demanding problems related to promoting rehabilitation through research, development, and/or innovation activities
c. assess and independently lead the activities of individuals and groups
d. respond to and develop customer-oriented activities independently
e. evaluate strategic approaches that promote rehabilitation and justify their use from a management and development perspective
f. work independently in expert roles in rehabilitation or as an entrepreneur in their field
g. communicate professionally and consistently, both orally and in writing, in their native language and one foreign language"

Objective

You identify the possibilities of wellbeing technologies and are able to evaluate the suitability of technological solutions in rehabilitation services.
You are able to develop and bring into use operating models which utilize wellbeing technologies, and accordingly identify need for support.
You are familiar with the requirements affecting the authorities and standards related to wellbeing technologies and you are able to take into account ethical and legal principles in the application of wellbeing technologies.
You are able to innovate user-driven technological solutions for the needs of rehabilitation and utilize technological solutions in multi-professional communication and networks.

Content

Which wellbeing technology solutions (e.g. robotics, mobile and gaming applications, meters) have been applied and evaluated in the rehabilitation and wellbeing services?
How do you promote the implementation of an operating model that utilizes wellbeing technologies? (e.g. the need for support)
What are the regulatory requirements and standards and ethical and legal principles related to wellbeing technologies?
How do you innovate new customer-oriented rehabilitation technologies?
How can technology be utilizeed in telerehabilitation and multidisciplinary networking and communication?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You are able to evaluate and develop client-oriented rehabilitation services and methods.
You are able to predictive data in the development of services.
You are able to apply quality management methods and processes to the evaluation and development of client-oriented services.
You are able to reorganize and develop client-oriented services as part of strategic management.

Content

What is the role of client-orientation in the development of services and how do you collect and evaluate related data?
How do you use predictive data in the development of services?
How do you use development and evaluation methods in rehabilitation services?
How do you reorganize and develop client-oriented services as part of strategic management?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You are able to describe the most important concepts related to the effectiveness of rehabilitation services.
You improve your competence in the critical assessment of research articles and the reliability of research effectiveness data.
You know the target groups of effectiveness evaluation and the key indicators by which effectiveness is evaluated.
You are able to evaluate rehabilitation services from the cost-effectiveness perspective as part of decision-making and strategic management.
You are able to utilize effectiveness data in rehabilitation practices.

Content

How is effectiveness defined?
What is the hierarchy in the reliability of effectiveness data?
What are the target groups for evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation services?
What are the key indicators for assessing effectiveness?
What is the influence of cost-effectiveness analysis on decision-making and management?
How do you apply effectiveness data in practice?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

You are familiar with research and development processes and you are able to gather and analyse research data.
You are able to apply relevant evidence-based knowledge and research and development approaches and methods in your master’s thesis.
You know the ethical principles of research and you are able to apply them in research and development projects.
You are able to provide guidance in research-oriented development projects in your own field.
You are able to evaluate and develop your own counselling and leadership skills.
You are able to utilize the principles of scientific communication in research-oriented development processes.

Content

What research-oriented development approaches and methods are used in the field of rehabilitation?
What are the ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes?
How to ensure the reliability of research in the research strategy and methods?
How to plan and carry out a project?
What community-based methods can be used in the practical development of processes?
How do you evaluate your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work?
What are the principles of scientific communication?

Materials

Course material:
- material in Learn platform
- other literature specified in the course related to the topic

Teaching methods

Teaching according to the timetable, course includes also independently completed online assignments.

Exam schedules

Will be announced in the orientation lesson for the course

Student workload

5 ECTS= 135 hours

Content scheduling

Research-oriented development approaches and methods used in the field of rehabilitation
Ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes
Reliability of research
Planning and carrying out a project
Community-based methods in the practical development processes
Evaluating your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work
Principles of scientific communication

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Xamk's Master's-level assessment framework.
The student is able to:
a. acquire, process, produce, and critically evaluate multidisciplinary knowledge of rehabilitation methods
b. solve demanding problems related to promoting rehabilitation through research, development, and/or innovation activities
c. assess and independently lead the activities of individuals and groups
d. respond to and develop customer-oriented activities independently
e. evaluate strategic approaches that promote rehabilitation and justify their use from a management and development perspective
f. work independently in expert roles in rehabilitation or as an entrepreneur in their field
g. communicate professionally and consistently, both orally and in writing, in their native language and one foreign language"

Objective

You understand the key concepts and approaches related to welfare and rehabilitation.
You know the sociological, social and economic mechanisms in your working environment and understand their connections to the changes and strategic decisions in national and international welfare and rehabilitation policies.
You are familiar with the national rehabilitation service system and the core legislation related to it.
You are able to monitor and gain benefit from multidisciplinary national and international research and development activities in the field of rehabilitation.

Content

What are the main concepts and approaches in rehabilitation ?
What is the content of political and administrative planning, control and decision-making and how is it applied to the management and development of social and health care and rehabilitation ?
What is the legal and ethical basis of the rehabilitation service system and how is it used to control the planning and development of operation?
Where is multidisciplinary research into rehabilitation found and how can it be applied?

Materials

Material is available in eLearning platform and students are supposed to use other relevant literature for the studies.

Teaching methods

This is an online course implemented by means of an eLearning platform (Learn and Teams) including webinars, group meetings, project work, independent tasks, peer discussions and seminars. The student must have a computer fitted with a web-cam and software necessary for the completion of studies and a microphone (head-set).

Employer connections

It is advised that written reports and other assignments are integrated into your own field of work with a focus on the development of rehabilitation practices.
This course includes integration to Xamk RDI-projects.

International connections

This course is implemented in an international and multidisciplinary students’ study group, where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student's work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Master level evaluation based on EQF7.

Objective

Based on the ICF (International Classification of Functioning) framework, you are able to critically evaluate and utilize the factors that affect a person's ability to function.
You are able to justify the choice of reliable rehabilitation assessment methods independently and systematically and link them to chosen rehabilitation methods.
You are able to evaluate and effectively lead the independent use of the GAS method in client-oriented rehabilitation.
You are able to utilize multidisciplinary competencies and international expert communication and interaction in client-oriented assessment processes.

Content

How is functional ability defined and what are the influencing factors according to the ICF framework in the evaluation and promotion of rehabilitation activities?
What assessment methods are reliable and valid in the multidisciplinary rehabilitation process and how are they connected to the different stages of the process?
How is the client’s participation in the rehabilitation process enhanced by means of the GAS method?
How do you utilize multidisciplinary knowledge and interaction in the assessment process?

Materials

Material is available in eLearning platform and students are supposed to use other relevant literature for the studies.

Teaching methods

This is an online course implemented by means of an eLearning platform (Learn and Teams) including webinars, group meetings, project work, independent tasks, peer discussions and seminars. The student must have a computer fitted with a web-cam and software necessary for the completion of studies and a microphone (head-set).

Employer connections

It is advised that written reports and other assignments are integrated into your own field of work with a focus on the development of rehabilitation practices.This course includes integration to Xamk RDI-projects.

Exam schedules

Contact learning sessions are held in Teams:

2 Oct 2023
3 Oct 2023
15 Nov 2023 (Learning cafe)
29 Nov 2023 (seminars)

International connections

This course is implemented in an international and multidisciplinary students’ study group, where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

ASSESSMENT
Task 1. Written essay (grade 1-5) & seminar presentation (pass fail), 3 ects
Task 2. Exam in Learn, based on contact learning material and course material (grade 1-5), 2 ects

Objective

You are able to describe the key concepts and definitions related to physical activity.
You know the health effects and significance of increasing people's physical activity from the individual's and community's point of view.
You are familiar with and know how to gain benefit from operating models that promote physical activity.
You are able to lead the promotion of physical activity as part of well-being management.

Content

How is physical activity defined?
What are the health effects of increasing physical activity for individuals and communities?
How can the increase in physical activity be viewed from the management's perspective?
How do you utilize the promotion of physical activity as part of well-being management?

Evaluation scale

1-5