Course: The Theory Of Ergotherapy

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Course title The Theory Of Ergotherapy
Course code KE/TEK9
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Votava Jiří, doc. MUDr. CSc.
  • Beranová Radka, Mgr. DiS.
Course content
Lecture Topics: 1st consultation: History and basic philosophy of ergotherapy, theoretical background. The position of an occupational therapist in a rehabilitation team, comprehensive rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Basic models and approaches in occupational therapy, work with family and group. Analysis of individual activities used for ergotherapy, their use during the work with the client. Examination of the patient in terms of ergotherapy, used tests, ICF classification. Assessment and training of daily activities. 2nd consultation: Use of assistive techniques for self-service activities, for locomotives, for communication. Architectural barriers in the apartment and outside the apartment, rating the environment. Pre-work rehabilitation, ergodiagnostics. Application of ergotherapy for basic types of clients in health care and social services, in various types of facilities. Czech association of occupational therapists, program of activities, used terminology, international cooperation. Seminar Topics: 1st consultation: Work with ergotherapeutic documentation, formulation of treatment goals. Analysis of activities focused on the range of movements and muscle strength. Grip testing, grip aids. Assessment and training of self-sufficiency in individual types of disability. Basics of Bobath concept and other therapeutic methods. Self-study: Detailed study of basic models of ergotherapy, especially Canadian model of employment. Study of materials of the Czech Association of Occupational Therapists, web pages of international occupational therapy organizations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with ergotherapeutic expertise, its history, theoretical basics, overview of knowledge and skills that ergotherapist should manage and areas and institutions where ergotherapist can apply.
Expertise: The student demonstrates deep knowledge in theoretical basics of ergotherapy, common tests, including assessment of the environment, knowledge of specific problems in individual types of clients. They are familiar with used technical aids. Professional skills: Students can characterize the position of occupational therapist in health care and social services, the content of his work, the situation of people with disabilities in society. They are able to orientate in theoretical basics of ergotherapy, they have knowledge of common tests, including assessment of environment, knowledge of specific problems in individual types of clients. They are familiar with used technical aids. Competences: Students manage practical evaluation of self-sufficiency, basics of discussed therapeutic methods, selection of appropriate tool, assessment of environment and proposal for removal of barriers. They are capable of empathic attitude and adequate communication with the client depending on their health and life situation, obtaining information from the client and from the documentation
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: active participation in lessons. Demonstrating learned practical skills. Elaboration of two semestral works. exam: oral exam from thematic areas of the syllabus.
Recommended literature
  • JANKOVSKÝ, J. Ucelená rehabilitace dětí s tělesným a kombinovaným postižením. Praha: Triton, s.r.o., 2006. ISBN 80-7257-730-5..
  • JELÍNKOVÁ, J., KRIVOŠÍKOVÁ, M., ŠAJTAROVÁ, L. Ergoterapie. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-583-7..
  • KRIVOŠÍKOVÁ, M. Úvod do ergoterapie. Praha: Grada 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-2699-1..
  • PENDLETON H., M., SCHULTZ-KROHN W. PENDLETON H. M., SCHULTZ-KROHN W.: Perdetti's Occupational Therapy- Practice skills for physical dysfunction. Elsiver, l241 s., ISBN 918-0-323-33927-8. ISBN 918-0-323-33927-8.
  • TROMBLY LATHAM, C. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Williams + Wilkins, USA. 2007. 1432 s. ISBN 978-0781763126.. USA, 2007. ISBN 978-0781763126.
  • VODÁKOVÁ, J. a kol. Speciální a pracovní výchova a ergoterapie. 1.vyd. Praha: UK Praha, 2003. 90 s. ISBN 80-7290-113-3.. ISBN 80-7290-113-3.
  • VOTAVA, J. Ergoterapie a technické pomůcky v rehabilitaci.. Technická universita v Liberci, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7372-449-8.
  • VOTAVA, J. Ucelená rehabilitace osob se zdravotním postižením. Praha: Karolinum, 2005. 207 s. ISBN 80-246-0708-5.. 2005. ISBN 80-246-0708-5.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Occupational Therapy (K19) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Occupational Therapy (CZV 24) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer