Education
The department educates occupational therapists and orthopaedic engineers and offers a number of courses for both students and professionals.
Basic level
Advanced level
Internationalization as a student
Students have the opportunity to complete part of their studies at one of the universities with which the department has partnerships in other countries. Efforts are continuously being made to expand the number of global contacts.
As part of the programs, certain courses are offered in English to enable international students to participate. In addition to these courses, some course components may also be taught in English when guest lecturers/researchers are present at the department.
Research is also conducted in collaboration with various countries, such as Australia.
Read more about the partner universities
Read more about international operations at School of Helath and Welfare.
Knowledge test for certification for orthopedic engineers with education from a country outside the EU/EEA.
School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University has been tasked by Socialstyrelsen to be responsible for and carry out part of the certification process, which includes the knowledge test for orthopedic engineers (prosthetist and orthotist) who have been educated in a country outside the EU/EEA. The knowledge test is designed to assess and evaluate the knowledge and skills required to practice as an orthopedic engineer in Swedish healthcare in a patient-safe manner, and in relation to the requirements set for the professional degree of orthopedic engineering under the Higher Education Ordinance.