ERGO2100 Occupation, Health and Older People Course description

The course describes the physical, psychological, cognitive and social aspects of ageing. Ageing processes are seen from a social perspective where the interaction between ageing and society's attitude to the elderly is elucidated. The course deals with how occupational therapists work with healthy elderly people and elderly people with complex issues in terms of the fact that health problems increase with age. Occupational therapy expertise with systematic mapping and interventions in health promoting and rehabilitative work are emphasised to promote activity and participation.

The course consists of the following subject areas from the national curriculum, specified below as the number of credits:

• Ideas, theory and experience (2 ECTS)
• Research and development in occupational therapy (1 ECTS)
• Health-promoting and preventive work (1 ECTS)
• Rehabilitative work (3 ECTS)
• Illness and disability (3 ECTS)
• Sociology and social anthropology (2 ECTS)
• Psychology and pedagogy, communication, interaction and conflict work (1 ECTS)
• State and municipality studies, health and social policy (1 ECTS)
• Ethics (1 ECTS)

All aids are permitted.

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass (with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest pass grade) and F for fail is used in connection with the final assessment.

Work and teaching methods include lectures, skills training, seminars, portfolio assignments, workshops, fieldwork, group projects, supervision and student presentations. The students work individually and in groups.

A minimum attendance of 80% is required in introductions to topics and assignments, seminars, workshops, skills training, fieldwork, supervision, group work in connection with portfolio assignments and presentations of student work.

Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirements in order to sit the exam.

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam, up to 25 minutes

Time: Fourth semester

See examination guidelines in Canvas

Grade scale A - F

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the students. Two internal examiners assess the remaining students. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all students.