INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ETY141	INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY	1	5	4	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BEYZA ASLI BİLSEL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students the history, philosophy, and basic concepts of occupational therapy; to develop their skills in clinical reasoning and occupational profile development; and to enable them to analyze different practice models and design comprehensive intervention plans. Students will also evaluate lifelong and preventive approaches to critically discuss the role of occupational therapists in the context of public health.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course begins with the history, philosophy, and professionalization of occupational therapy. Clinical reasoning and occupational profile development processes are taught. Different practice models and frameworks are examined through case examples. Intervention plans are designed based on applications in pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, and psychiatry, and lifelong occupational therapy and preventive approaches are discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the history of occupational therapy, the professionalization process, and the core characteristics of the occupational therapy profession.
Explains the philosophy and values of occupational therapy and interprets the ethical and professional foundations of the profession.
Uses clinical reasoning processes to develop an occupational profile for a client and prepares a basic intervention plan.
Compares different occupational therapy practice models and frameworks to determine which model is appropriate for which case or area.
Integrates case examples from pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, and psychiatry to design a comprehensive occupational therapy intervention plan.
Evaluates lifelong occupational therapy and preventive approaches to critically discuss the role of occupational therapists in the context of public health.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Web-based research	Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Basic Concepts	Expression, Discussion, Question and Answer, Case Study
2	Literature review	History of Occupational Therapy and the Profession of Occupational Therapist	Expression, Discussion
3	Literature Review, Group Research	Philosophy and Values of Occupational Therapy	Expression, Discussion
4	Literature Review, Group Research	Scope, Process, and Occupations in Occupational Therapy	Expression, Discussion
5	Literature review, Web-based research, Group Research	Clinical Reasoning and Occupational Profile Development	Expression, Case Study
6	Literature review, Web-based research, Group Research	Occupational Therapy Practice Models and Frameworks	Expression, Discussion
7	Literature review, Web-based research, Group Research	Occupational Therapy Practice Areas in Pediatrics and Geriatrics	Expression, Discussion, Questions and Answers, Case Studies
8	Literature review, Web-based research	Sensory Integration Treatment in Occupational Therapy	Expression
9	Literature review, Web-based research,Group Research	Occupational Therapy Practice Areas in Neurology and Psychiatry	Expression, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, Web-based research, Group Research	Occupational Therapy in Health Promotion	Expression, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Preventive Role of Occupational Therapists in Public Health - Practical Exam	Expression, Case Study, Application
13	Literature review	Therapeutic Teaching Process and Client–Therapist Relationship in Occupational Therapy	Expression, Case Study, Question - Answer
14	Literature review, Web-based research	Use of Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy	Expression, Case study
15	Literature review	International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health	Expression, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akı, E., & Özkan, E. (2020). Ergoterapiye Giriş. Hipokrat Kitabevi. Ankara İGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Kütüphanesi / IGU Library of Health Sciences (1)Yer numarası:RC 930 .E746 2020.
Bumin G. & Akyürek G. (2021). Koruyucu Ergoterapi ve Çevresel Düzenlemeler. Hipokrat Kitapevi, Ankara İGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Kütüphanesi / IGU Library of Health Sciences (1)Yer numarası:RM 735.4 .K67 2021.
Kayıhan H. (2021). Sağlık ve İyi Olmanın Geliştirilmesinde Ergoterapi. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul. İGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Kütüphanesi / IGU Library of Health Sciences (1)Yer numarası:RM 930 .K39 2021.
Şahin, S., Köse, B., & Temizkan, E. (Eds.). (2023). Ergoterapide Değerlendirmeler. Hipokrat Yayınevi, Ankara İGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Kütüphanesi / IGU Library of Health Sciences (1)Yer numarası:RC 489 .E74 2023.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Practice	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.					4
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.					4
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.					4
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.					4
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.					4
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	5	70
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	100