Rehabilitation policy and rehabilitation approaches (5 cr)
Code: RH00EH69-3001
General information
Enrollment
09.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
01.09.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation
Teachers
- Outi Ilves
Groups
-
RHSA21SYRehabilitation, master studies
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.