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Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics in the Working Context

Subject
Subject code 5TP17/TET
Subject name Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics in the Working Context
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2017 TT
Study year 3
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
To acquire knowledge and skills about using occupational therapy and ergonomics for promoting working activities both of the occupational therapist as well as of the client with occupational performance limitations.
Study outcome
1. Is able to conduct the job analysis and the analysis of the working environment.
2. Has knowledge about the ergonomic principles of designing working environments.
3. Is able to use ergonomic occupational methods (inc. assistive devices) for preserving one´s health when completing different job-related tasks.
4. Is able to evaluate and adjust working methods and working environment in accordance with occupational therapy and ergonomics, considering the needs of a person with occupational performance limitations.
Current rounds
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