Methodology Assessment in Ergotherapy
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student acquires basic knowledge about the assessment process in occupational therapy, measurements (Canadian activity performance measurement, Activity questionnaire, Bartel index, Will questionnaire) and their suitability, observation and interviewing in occupational therapy, evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.
Skills
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student will be able to observe and interview, as well as acquire skills to use measurements (Canadian activity measurement, Activity questionnaire, Bartel index, Will questionnaire), as well as increase skills in searching for evidence on clinical issues in various sources. Apply clinical thinking skills in the assessment process and build therapeutic relationships.
Competences
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired basic knowledge and basic skills: conducting interviews and observation in occupational therapy; to assess the performance of a person's activities using the Canadian activity performance measurement; to analyze the achievements in accordance with the steps of the evaluation process and to make decisions during occupational therapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual work – preparation for tests, acquisition of assessment skills, preparation of presentations for seminars, independent work with literature sources, acquisition of basic skills to assess a person's performance using the Canadian performance measurement (online material www.thecopm.ca).
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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• active and effective participation in practical classes; quality of oral answers; timely submitted, high-quality written homework and their presentations;
• active participation in seminars;
• successfully performed tests during the study course;
• at the end of the course – exam (written).
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Evaluation process
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Ways of obtaining information: interview
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Ways of obtaining information: interview
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Ways of obtaining information: observation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Ways of obtaining information: observation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Interpersonal processes in occupational therapy: a model of therapeutic relationship practice
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Interpersonal processes in occupational therapy: a model of therapeutic relationship practice
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Clinical thinking, its types
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Nucho A., Vidnere M. (2012) Intervēšanas prasme. IU „RaKa”, Rīga, 85 lpp.
Lisa Mendez and Jodene Neufeld. Clinical reasoning. What is it and why should I care? Ottawa, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
MacKenzie, Diane E., and David A. Westwood. (2013). "Occupational therapists and observation: What are you looking at?." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 33(1): 4-11.
Taylor, R. R. (2020). The intentional relationship: Occupational therapy and use of self. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.