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Introduction to occupational therapy

Subject
Subject code 5TAO13ST
Subject name Introduction to occupational therapy
Credit points 6 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2015 TT
Study year 1
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Hanna-Maria Põldma
Karin Lilienberg
Subject loads
Lecture 30
Seminar 40
Personal study 86
Aim
1. To design the skills to interpret the profession and understand its role in Estonian health care system in future occupational therapists;
2. To give the students basic knowledge of occupational therapy as a profession, its history, philosophy, ethics and terminology.
Study outcome
Learning outcomes:
1. Is familiar with the philosophy, ethics and historical evolution of occupational therapy in both globally and in Estonia;
2. Knows professional terminology, understanding occupation as tool and main object in occupational therapy;
3. Is able to explain the links between occupational ability, health and wellness;
4. Understands the role and work obligations of occupational therapist.
Current rounds
None
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