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ETG2302 - Public and Global Health and Inclusive Societies

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 30 minutes E

Course content

The student has knowledge of how social development and changes locally, nationally and globally affect the prerequisites for activity, participation and health for different groups. The student explains how social inequality affects activity and participation, and what consequences this can have for health. The student can apply and critically reflect on occupational therapy methods to promote health and quality of life, counteract social inequality and contribute to meaningful activity and inclusive social development. The student learns about management and facilitation of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration processes related to public health initiatives, which also include volunteers and user organizations.

An asterisk (*) in the learning outcome descriptions refers to § 7b and d, § 8a and b, § 9bd, § 11b, § 12a and b, § 14c, § 16c, d and f, § 17e, § 19a and b, § 20b and § 21a, in Regulations on National guidelines for occupational therapist training, which is based on regulations of 6 September 2017 no. 1353on joint framework plan for health and social studies education § 2, and adapted to the education.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of how local, national and global health and environmental challenges affect activity opportunities in various contexts.
  • has broad knowledge of inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age, in order to help ensure equal services for all groups in society.
  • has knowledge of and understanding of minority groups' rights and participation in activities, and Sami rights and status as indigenous people, * ( §16 f).
  • has broad knowledge of how occupational therapists can contribute to establishing and changing habits, routines and roles that can promote activity participation, health and quality of life.

Skill

The student

  • can apply professional knowledge of physical, psychosocial, structural, digital, cultural and attitudinal conditions to promote inclusion and participation.
  • can reflect on how human rights and the right to activity can ensure equal services for vulnerable groups.
  • can reflect on the cultural significance of activities for belonging and identity.
  • can reflect on the connection between health, upbringing, education, work and living conditions in order to contribute to the development of good public health for individuals and groups.
  • can apply professional knowledge and occupational therapy work process to develop measures that counteract social inequality and the consequences of social inequality.

General competence

The student

  • can plan interaction for interdisciplinary, interprofessional, cross-sector and across businesses and levels, * ( §12 b).
  • can critically assess and counteract unintended consequences of measures and interventions in public health.
  • can update themselves on and reflect on health and social policy, welfare systems, laws and regulations, * ( §8 a).

Learning methods and activities

The course is based on longitudinal teaching. The course uses a large degree of student-active forms of learning individually and in groups. This can take place using problem based learning, groups, team-based learning, self-study, assignments, seminars, and skills practice. Lectures and digital learning methods are used when appropriate.

Further on evaluation

The exam is a group based oral exam. The exam graded to pass/fail individually, based on independent presentation and discussion in the group. Relevant topics from the syllabus in public health are the starting point for discussion. Should the student fail the exam there will be a second opportunity. The second attempt will consist of an individual exam with the teacher present.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Occupational Therapy (BERGO)

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students who have been admitted to a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy at NTNU. The course is completed at the place of study where the student has been admitted.

Course materials

An overview of updated, recommended literature for the course is posted on the learning platform before the start of the course. Students must have their own PC.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ETT2302 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Occupational Therapy
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Health Sciences Gjøvik

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 E 2024-02-08 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral exam 100/100 E 2024-03-04 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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