| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Define the basic principles, theoretical models, and application areas of occupational therapy, select and justify the appropriate theoretical model based on a given clinical case.
- Assess an individual's motor, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial functions; conduct an activity analysis based on the findings; and develop an individualized intervention plan with measurable goals.
- Implement interventions such as environmental modification, activity adaptation, and assistive equipment selection; evaluate the impact of the intervention on the individual's participation in daily life and revise the plan as necessary.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to teach the fundamental principles and theoretical models of occupational therapy, focusing on the assessment of individuals motor, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial functions, as well as activity analysis, individualized intervention planning, environmental modification, and evaluation of the impact of assistive device use on participation in daily living. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Aging process and introduction to occupational therapy |
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2nd Week |
Principles of functional assessment in older adults |
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3rd Week |
Activity analysis and activity adaptation |
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4th Week |
Geriatric applications of theoretical models |
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5th Week |
Interventions for musculoskeletal and motor functions |
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6th Week |
Occupational therapy in neurological conditions |
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7th Week |
Support of cognitive functions |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Sensory integration and sensory-based interventions |
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10th Week |
Psychosocial functioning and mental health approaches |
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11th Week |
Environmental adaptation and home modifications |
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12th Week |
Occupational therapy in chronic diseases |
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13th Week |
Community participation and social activity planning |
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14th Week |
Collaboration with caregivers and education |
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15th Week |
Public holiday |
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16th Week |
Case analysis, practical applications, and overall evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Bumin, G., Akel, B.?S., & Öksüz, Ç. (2019). Ergoterapi teorileri, modelleri ve uygulama. İstanbul, Türkiye: Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Turpin, M.J., Garcia, J., & Iwama, M.?K. (2023). Using occupational therapy models in practice (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
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|
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| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
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|
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| Homework |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Work Load | 92 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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