COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Occupational Therapy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
YB 230
Fall/Spring
1
2
2
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course, students will learn general practices and methods of the occupational therapy to increase of the quality of life of the elderly
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the importance of occupational therapy for old people
  • Produce activities for older people to live independently
  • Provide the elderly participation to selected tasks for maintaining or developing their skills of daily life
  • Choose appropriate material for the activities the elderly can make
  • Select the appropriate activity for the needs of elderly people
Course Description This course includes; basic principles and planning of occupational therapy, various objects, environmental regulation and ergonomy, cultural activities, fine arts activities, plant breeding and care of pets, neurodevelopmental treatment methods, biomechanical approaches, occupational therapies that can create economic value
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the course The definition of occupational therapy and its historical development International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Ingrid Söderback, Springer 2009,S 13-15
2 The importance of Occupational therapy in old age International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Ingrid Söderback, Springer 2009 S 15-18
3 Regulation of habitat of older peoples Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi, Prof.Dr.Velittin Kalınkara, Nobel Yayıncılık,2014, S 236-240
4 Cognitive aktivities Hasta ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Aktivite ve Uğraş Terapisi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara 2016, S 22-37
5 Psychomotor activities Hasta ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Aktivite ve Uğraş Terapisi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara 2016, S 3-13
6 Artistic activities Hasta ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Aktivite ve Uğraş Terapisi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara 2016, S 37-39
7 Exercise and sporting activities Temel Gerontoloji yaşlılık bilimi, Prof.Dr.Velittin Kalınkara, Nobel Yayıncılık,2014, S 127-133
8 Midterm exam
9 Music activities Hasta ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Aktivite ve Uğraş Terapisi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara 2016, S 39-43
10 Hobby activities Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi, Prof.Dr.Velittin Kalınkara, Nobel Yayıncılık,2014, S 157-163
11 Game activities Hasta ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Aktivite ve Uğraş Terapisi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Ankara 2016, S 46-49
12 Outdoor activities Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi, Prof.Dr.Velittin Kalınkara, Nobel Yayıncılık,2014, S 178-190
13 Spiritual activities Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi, Prof.Dr.Velittin Kalınkara, Nobel Yayıncılık,2014, S 172-177
14 Respiratory rehabilitation activities Alison McConell, Respiratory Muscle Training, Elsevier, 2013, S 135-140
15 Review
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials • Demanslı Yıllara Değer Katan Aktiviteler. İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Basımevi, 2009. • Yaşlı Ve Hasta Hizmetleri, Sosyal Ve Kültürel Aktivite Organizasyonu, (MEGEP), Ankara 2008 • l. Uluslararası Geriatrik Hematoloji Kongresi, Yaşlılıkta Sosyal Destek Sistemleri, Meşguliyet Terapileri ve Önemi, Öğr. Gör. Kamuran Kahraman ÖZDİL.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
3
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
111

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

 X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

 X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

 X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

 X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

 X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

 X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

 X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

 X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

 X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

 X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

 X
12

To show holistic approach  to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects

 X
13

To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest