GENERAL BASIS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY I

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

TOC11A8

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Moduls:

THEORETICAL BASIS OF T.O. - 2 credits
PREPARATORY ELEMENTS TO T.O. - 2 credits

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Nothing

Objectives

The teaching is part of the general objective of the study course to provide theoretical knowledge in the field of occupational science and occupational therapy, allowing the student to acquire translatable skills in the context of clinical practice, to promote health and well-being in users requiring the intervention of the occupational therapist; in light of the ICF classification and ONU convention for the person with disabilities.

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding

Learn about Occupational Therapy as a profession
Learn basic concepts and applications of Occupational Science

Autonomy of judgment
Construction of a professional identity

Communication skills
Discuss different clinical cases on a theoretical and practical level

Contents

The course will deal with the basics of occupational therapy, declined in the two reference modules. The topics covered are aimed at achieving the expected learning outcomes.

Extended Syllabus

See the individual courses.

Recommended Bibliography

•Willard & Spackman (2008). Terapia Occupazionale decima edizione. Edizione italiana a cura di Angela Puglisi. Roma: Antonio Delfino Editore. [Part 1: Chap. 2.3. Part 3: Chap. 11. Part 4: Chap. 14, 15. Part 5: Chap. 16. Part 6: Chap. 17, 18. Part 7: Chap. 22,23,24,25. Part 8: Cap. 26.27. Part 12: Chap. 45, 46, 47].
•Julie Cunningham Piergrossi (2006). Essere nel fare Introduzione alla terapia occupazionale. Milano: Franco Angeli. [Chap. 1, 3, 4, 5]
•In-depth notes and scientific articles that will be provided during the course.

•Winnicott (1958). Dalla pediatria alla psicoanalisi. Milano: Giunti. (Chap. 12, 18, 24)
•Winnicott. (1971). Gioco e realtà. Roma: Armando Editore. (Chap. 6)
•Ferrari (1992). L’eclissi del corpo. Una ipotesi psicoanalitica. Torino: Borla. [L’ipotesi (pages: 33-61)].
•ICF Classificazione Internazionale del Funzionamento, della Disabilità e della Salute. Erickson.
•ICF e Convenzione ONU sui diritti delle persone con disabilità. Nuove prospettive per l’inclusione. Erickson. (Chap. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, annex 1).

Teaching Methods

The teaching is divided into 40 hours of frontal teaching, which include a strong interactive component between teacher and students.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The oral exam is aimed at ascertaining the learning outcomes. The vote is expressed out of thirty.

Contacts/More Information

Reception hours will be agreed and provided during the course.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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