Subject 'Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics in the Working Context'

Name in Estonian: Tegevusteraapia ja ergonoomika töökontekstis

Year: 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022

State code	5TP17/TET
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Chair of Occupational Therapy
Credit points	3 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive (letters)

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.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: TT

2019: TT

2018: TT

2017: TT