COURSE SYLLABUS
Models and Perspectives on Health and Disability, 7.5 credits
Models and Perspectives on Health and Disability, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2020
| Course Code: | HMHG18 |
| Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Nov 28, 2017 |
| Revised by: | Director of Education May 6, 2019 |
| Valid From: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Version: | 4 |
| Reg number: | Department of Rehabilitation |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Medicine |
| Subject group: | MT2 |
| Specialised in: | G1N |
| Main field of study: | Prosthetics and Orthotics |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course the student should have the ability to:
Knowledge and understanding
- discuss common classifications of impairments
- explain different perspectives on health and welfare
- explain theoretical models of disability
- discuss the implications of models of disability for rehabilitation
- discuss cultural perspectives on health and disability
- explain client centered practice
- explain the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- discuss the important of quality improvement in health services.
Skills and abilities
- apply the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in classifying impairments
- classify health interventions according to the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
Judgement and approach
- identify ones own needs for knowledge and competence development.
Contents
- classifications of health and health interventions
- models of disability
- disability and culture
- client centered care
- quality improvement
- sustainable development
- models of disability
- disability and culture
- client centered care
- quality improvement
- sustainable development
Type of instruction
The course is implemented through lectures, seminars and group work.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements.
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
Examination of the course will be based upon one individually written examination, seminars and submission of personal reflection assignments.
A university lecturer serves as examiner for the course.
Examination of the course will be based upon one individually written examination, seminars and submission of personal reflection assignments.
A university lecturer serves as examiner for the course.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Individual written examination | 7.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Seminars and reflection assignments | 0 credits | U/G |
Course literature
Hammell, K. (2006). Perspectives on Disability and Rehabilitation. New York: Churchill Livingstone.
Content updated 2015-06-24
