Occupational Therapy, Community-based Practice 7.5 credits
Community-based practice has lately gained importance within occupational therapy. In this course concepts and strategies relevant in community-based practice will be addressed. Students will develop a community-based program focusing on a marginalized group, aiming to provide for the occupational needs and participation in society. Moreover, social and ethical aspects will also be considered.
Course Contents
- community-based practice
- community development
- program development
- social and cultural aspects
- social innovation and entrepreneurship
- sustainability
Prerequisites
A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (180 credits) (or the equivalent).
Level of Education: Second cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: HOCR27
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Distance learning |
| Number of required meetings | 0 |
| Semester | Spring 2026 |
| Study period |
week 14 - week 23
|
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Web-based |
| Time | Mixed-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 16000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-H4037 |