THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES IN ERGOTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ETY142	THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES IN ERGOTHERAPY	2	4	3	6

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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BÜŞRA SAYİR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	In order to increase performance in self-care, production and leisure activities, it is aimed to examine the concepts of activity, the relationship of activity with health, the factors affecting activity, the role of activity analysis in the selection of therapeutic activity, the therapeutic use of activity and the hot and cold treatment modalities used in the field of occupational therapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Examining the factors affecting the activity Detailed analysis of purposeful activities in practice Examination of therapeutic activities Investigation of the mechanism of action of hot-cold treatment modalities

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the relationship of activity with role and health
Knows the differences between activity, occupation and purposeful activity
Defines psychosocial, cognitive, perceptual and sensorimotor components that affect activity performance.
Analyzes activity performance in detail
Selects, analyzes, compares and performs activities for therapeutic purposes
Analyzes, grades and adapts activities according to the person's situation
Explain the physiological mechanisms and evaluation methods of pain, edema and inflammation that affect activity performance.
Explain the mechanisms of action of hot and cold modalities used in the field of occupational therapy.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search	Introduction to the activities course in occupational therapy,	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
2	Literature search	The meaning of activity and its impact on health	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
3	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: pain, edema	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
4	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: muscle strength (isometric, isotonic, isokinetic contraction),	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
5	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: joint movement and tone (contracture, limitation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
6	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: Proprioception	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
7	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: balance and coordination	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search	Factors affecting activity: endurance, speed, joint movement and tone (contracture, limitation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
10	Literature search	Human movements, practical application	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
11	Literature search	Human movements, practical application	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
12	Literature search	Therapeutic use of the activity (grading, adaptation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
13	Literature search	Therapeutic use of the activity (grading, adaptation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
14	Literature search	Therapeutic use of the activity (grading, adaptation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
15	Literature search	Therapeutic use of the activity (grading, adaptation)	Lecture, Self Study, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hersch, G., Lamport, N. & Coffey, M. (2005). Activity analysis application to occupation. 5th edition. Thorofare, N.J. Slack Inc.
Tubbs, C. & Drake, M. (2007). Crafts and creative media in therapy. 3rd edition. Thorofare, N.J. Slack Inc. Crepeau, E., Cohn, E., & Schell, B. (2003). Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy, Tenth edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Trombly, C.A., Radomski, (2008). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 6th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

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.						5

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.						5
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.						5

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.						5

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.						5

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.						5

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.						5
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.						5
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.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	14	1	14
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	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	72	0	156