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Curriculum subject

Occupational Therapy Process for the Elderly

Subject
Subject code 5TP17/TPE
Subject name Occupational Therapy Process for the Elderly
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2017 TT
Study year 4
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
To acquire knowledge about occupational therapy in improving the life-quality of elderly people, and skills for carrying out occupational therapy with them.
Study outcome
1. Knows the occupational performance issues that accompany ageing.
2. Is able to evaluate the occupational performance of an elderly person.
3. Knows how to apply occupational therapy intervention for the elderly in domestic environment as well as in institutions.
4. Knows the principles of palliative care and end of life care.
Current rounds
None
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