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Occupational therapy in international perspective28476/3978/1718/1/32
Study guide

Occupational therapy in international perspective

28476/3978/1718/1/32
Academic year 2017-18
Is found in:
  • English programme for Health, Education and Welfare, programme stage 3
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 90,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2017 () or 15.03.2018 ()

Organisation of education

Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Assessment Activities
Lecture5,00 hours
Self-study30,00 hours
Seminar20,00 hours
Supervised independent work35,00 hours
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Engelen Anne-Marie
Other teaching staff: Bens Ann
Language course: No
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Semester 2

Objectives

We can motivate why we included this course unit in the study program:
An occupational therapist needs to be aware of the international developments within his / her profession. International experiences enable students to broaden their perspective on occupational therapy and to widen their professional horizon.

Contents

The course unit comprises the following parts:
The course content is made up of international topics, linked on occupational therapy
See Roadmap internationalization 2017-2018

Order of enrolment

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Final objectives

DLR 9: Follow, as occupational therapists, relevant social trends and developments within a national and international framework.

Organisation of education

Depending on the student's choice:
Excursion
Company visit
Study visit
External multi-day on location field work
Workplace learning
Lecture with activating elements
Guest speaker
Guided thematic education

Study guidance

Guidance on appointment.
Use of electronic learning environment Chamilo HoGhent.
Questions via mail.

Evaluation

The first examination period:
The examination methods depends on the student's choices and will be communicated at the start of the course unit.
See roadmap internationalization 2017-2018

In case of legitimate absence, the student will receive an alternative task: the ability to do this is done in consultation with the head of degree programme, the learning path coach and the responsable lector.

The second examination period:
An alternative task will be determined in consultation with the Chairman of the Education Committee, the student trajectory supervisor and the responsable lecturer.

Study costs

The costs depend on the student's choice, approximately 500 euro. The Congress fee, transport and accommodation expenses will influence the final cost.
Students will be informed on the possible costs, associated with his / her choice.
See Roadmap internationalization 2017-2018

Key words

Social problems and welfare
National insurance