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

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide students with knowledge and skills on the concept and principles of vocational rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the scope of this course, students acquire the skills of how to evaluate and interpret the vocational rehabilitation need of a disabled individual and how to use possible resources. It also gains the ability to work collaboratively with other rehabilitation staff, 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)
Identifies the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals.
Selects, modifies and applies practical models that can meet the vocational rehabilitation needs of individuals or communities.
Develops the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations.
Knows assessment of working capacity, therapeutic vocational rehabilitation assessment and educational approaches.
Knows workplace ergonomic analysis.

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
Ross, Joanne.(2007), Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation, Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley and Sons.
Holmes.J.,(2007),Vocational Rehabilitation.Wiley-Blackwell.
Escorpizo.R.,Brage.S.,Homa.D.,Stucki.G.,Handbook of Vocational Rehabilitation And Disability Evaluation Application And Implementation of The ICF.Springer.

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.		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