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VOCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ETY346 VOCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION 6 4 3 5

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 Lecturer HANDE BESNA GÖÇEN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the concept and principles of vocational rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit: Evaluating and interpreting the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities, utilizing potential resources, and working in collaboration with rehabilitation team members, employers, insurance companies, and other professionals.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals.
Selects, modifies, and applies practical models that can meet the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals or communities.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations.
Explains the evaluation of work capacity, therapeutic vocational rehabilitation assessment, and educational approaches.
Explains the ergonomic analysis of the workplace.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review Introduction to vocational rehabilitation, definition of key terms related to vocational rehabilitation, definition of occupational therapist's duties in vocational rehabilitation. Expression
2 Literature review The meaning of work for a disabled person. Expression
3 Literature review Models, therapeutic association and client-centered practice in vocational rehabilitation. Expression
4 Literature review Vocational rehabilitation process (assessment, training, job placement and follow-up) Expression
5 Literature review Vocational rehabilitation team, the roles of the members in the team, the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork Expression
6 Literature review Organizations supporting the working life of disabled people, relevant laws and regulations, the process of obtaining a job for a disabled person in Turkey. Expression
7 Literature review Evaluation period Expression
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Functional capacity assessment Expression
10 Literature review Job placement and pre-employment follow-up Expression
11 Literature review Vocational rehabilitation training of the disabled person Expression
12 Literature review Ergonomics Expression
13 Literature review Field study (case study) Expression
14 Literature review Fieldwork Expression
15 Literature review Fieldwork Expression
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Kronenberg, F., Algado, S. S., & Pollard, N. (2004). Occupational therapy without borders: Learning from the spirit of the survivors. Elsevier-Churchill Livingstone.
Mattei, G., Venturi, G., Alfieri, S., Colombini, N., Ferrari, S., Rigatelli, M., Starace, F., & Galeazzi, G. M. (2020). Clinical and socio-demographic variables associated with the outcome of vocational rehabilitation programs: A community-based Italian study. Community Mental Health Journal, 56(7), 1380–1390. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00577-9
Shields, N., Bhowon, Y., Prendergast, L., Cleary, S., & Taylor, N. F. (2024). Fostering positive attitudes towards interacting with young people with disability among health students: A stepped-wedge trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46(6), 1212–1219. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2193429
Yıldırım, B. (2024). Mesleki rehabilitasyon, işe dönüş ve mesleki sosyal hizmet. Sosyal Güvenlik Dergisi, 14(1), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.32331/sgd.1554633
Zhu, Y., Li, X., & Zhao, M. (2020). Promotion of mental health rehabilitation in China: Community-based mental-health services. Consortium Psychiatricum, 1(2), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.17650/2712-7672-2020-1-1-21-27

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 50
Final Exam 1 50
TOTAL 2 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
1

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.
1
2
He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.
1

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.
2

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.
2

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.
1

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.
1

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.
1
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.
1
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.
2
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.
2
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.
1

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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
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 14 2 28
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 51 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0