Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

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

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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).

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

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

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 cr = 135 hours of student's work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Master level evaluation based on EQF7.