University's Exclusive Courses: Basics of Occupational Therapy 1855-F1-PTZ-SJ

Lectures
Students will learn about the possibilities of using occupational therapy methods and techniques in working with different audiences: children, the elderly and patients with physical and/ or intellectual disabilities. They will learn about the historical features and development of occupational therapy in the world and Poland, as well as its scope, objectives and examples of practice models, the role of occupational therapist. They will learn to distinguish between methods, techniques and forms of occupational therapy.

Trainings
As part of the trainings, students use selected techniques of occupational therapy in practice, with a particular focus on art therapy and ergotherapy.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: participation in lectures - 5 hrs participation in training – 20 hrs Self-study hours: preparation for lectures – 25 hrs reading literature – 20 hrs Altogether: 60 hrs (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student W1 - knows the theoretical basics of occupational therapy B.W2. W2 - is familiar with the principles of collaboration in an interdisciplinary therapeutic team B.W3 W3 – knows the rules for the selection of means, forms and methods of occupational therapy considering the needs, dysfunction, and age of the patient C.W5.

Learning outcomes - skills

Student U1 - creates and implements occupational therapy programs, taking into account expectations and limitations arising from health status, social situation, and/or environment B.U2 U2 - undertakes actions promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting the bio-psycho-social well-being of the patient B.U4 U3 - can adapt selected methods of occupational therapy to the needs and abilities of individuals with disabilities B.U3 U4 - can instruct the patient and caregiver in the execution of exercises within the scope of occupational therapy in home conditions C.U4

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student K1 - knows when to seek help from experts, being aware of one's own limitations K5 K2 - knows how to establish and maintain respectful contact with the patient, as well as show understanding for differences in worldviews and cultures K1 K3 - knows how to perform the profession, being aware of the role that a physiotherapist plays for society, including the local community K2

Teaching methods

informative lecture talk teaching discussion analysis of cases

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- description
- problem-based lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- project work
- case study
- brainstorming

Course coordinators

Term 2025/26Z:

Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska

Term 2023/24Z:

Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska

Term 2022/23Z:

Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska

Term 2024/25Z:

Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
Michalina Radzińska

Assessment criteria

Lecture:
Activity / presentation: W1-3
Trainings:
Implementation of a practical project (0 - 6 points)
Creation of an occupational therapy plan (0-2 points): U1-4
Extended observation (0 - 2 points): K1-3
Total points obtained / grade:
< 5 ndst (unsatisfactory)
6 dst (satisfactory)
7 dst+ (satisfactory plus)
8 db (good)
9 db+ (good plus)
10 bdb (very good)

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1855-F1-PTZ-SJ in USOSweb