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