HU Credits:
1.5
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Occupational Therapy
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Adina Maeir
Coordinator Office Hours:
contact teacher for appointment
Teaching Staff:
Ms. idit shamla
Course/Module description:
In this course, students will be introduced to models, assessment tools and basic principles of intervention for physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
Course/Module aims:
1. Provide students with knowledge of assessment and intervention for individuals with physical limitations.
2. Provide students with basic knowledge of central intervention approaches in the field of physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
3. Introducuction to basic principles of intervention for individuals with a number of physical disabilities, with reference to the adaptation of the environment and in the bio-psycho-social context.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. To identify the unique challenges for individuals with physical limitations
2. To use standardised assessment tools for assessing motor skills and other major person factors in relevant in the field of physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
3.To adapt assistive equipment for various ADLs.
4. To analyse and grade treatment activities according to the needs of the individual with physical limitations.
5.To tailor a therapeutic exercise to the needs of the individual.
Attendance requirements(%):
100%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Most of the course will be delivered in online Zoom live lectures. Additional methods include self-study in groups, peer learning in small groups, reading professional literature, a virtual tour and group discussion. Notification will be given when there is a change.
Course/Module Content:
- The person with a physical limitation.
- Intervention settings in physical and geriatric rehabilitation in occupational therapy.
- Assessment techniques
- Major occupational therapy intervention approaches in physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
-Basic principles of occupational therapy intervention in the field of physical and geriatric rehabilitation.
Required Reading:
-Radomski, M.V., & Trombly Latham, C.A. (Eds.). (2014). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. (7thed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Additional Reading Material:
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 70 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 20 %
Other 10 %
Active participation in an assessment tool wo
Additional information:
Pass mark is 70%
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