Course: Occupational Therapy

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Course title Occupational Therapy
Course code FYT/PTA23
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Vyskotová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Haltmar Hana, Mgr.
Course content
1.Occupational therapy - definition, WHO classification, history of the field, current concept and position of occupational therapy. Social issues, legislation. 2.Occupational therapy focused on self-sufficiency, ADL, compensatory aids. 3.ICF rating. Testing and evaluation in occupational therapy, scales, questionnaires. 4.Occupational therapy targeted to the affected area. Examination of hand and grip. 5.Occupational therapy diagnostics, professiogram, pre-treatment rehabilitation. 6.Modification of home environment, choosing the right wheelchair. Ergonomics. 7.Evaluation and therapy of deficits of cognitive functions. 8.Occupational therapy in various clinical disciplines. The total hours for the course is 54, of which in-person classes 15 and home-prep classes 39.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 15 hours per semester
  • Excursion - 5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course has a theoretical and practical structure. Students get acquainted with the field and specialization of occupational therapy with which physiotherapy is very closely related to clinical practice. Furthermore, it deals with diagnostics and therapy not only of sensor-motoric functions, everyday activities but also with issues of cognitive deficits or selection of suitable compensatory aids and modification of barriers.
The aim is to acquire basic knowledge and techniques used in occupational therapy. After completing the course, the student knows the theoretical framework of the field and is able to provide a patient with basic occupational therapy treatment in the area of ADL examination and practice of everyday activities, in the area of hand therapy and fine motor skills and in the field of cognitive function assessment.
Prerequisites
unspecified
BIO/PTA01 and KFA/PTA01 and OPD/PTB01 and LBF/PTB01 and NAN/PTB02 and FYT/PTB01

Assessment methods and criteria
Dialog, Systematic Observation of Student

Group presentation on the given topic. Elaboration of casuistry with a draft of occupational therapy plan. Active participation at seminars and practical lectures.
Recommended literature
  • HALL, Cheryl. (2013). Occupational therapy toolkit: treatment guides and handouts for physical disabilities and geriatrics. Charleston, SC: OT Toolkit.
  • HOPKINS, Helen L. and SMITH, Helen D. (1993). Occupational therapy. Lippincott, Philadelphia.
  • JACOBS, Karen. (2008). Ergonomics for therapists. St. Louis: Mosby-Elsevier.
  • KEOUGH, Jeremy , Susan SAIN, Carolyn ROLLER. (2017). Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement. Slack.
  • MOONEY, Madeleine a Claire IRESON. (2009). Occupational therapy in orthopaedics and trauma. Ames, Iowa: John Wiley.
  • SANDERS, Martha J. (2004). Ergonomics and the management of musculoskeletal disorders. St. Louis: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • STEWART, Averil M. (1996). Occupational therapy and physical dysfunction: principles, skills and practice. New York: Churchill Livingstone.
  • VAN DEUSEN, Julia a Denis BRUNT. (1997). Assessment in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Philadelphia: Saunders.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter