bp4845 Ergotherapy

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. Vladimíra Soporská (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Barbora Ševčíková (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Robert Vysoký, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Robert Vysoký, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Tue 8:50–9:40 B11/311
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the definition of occupational therapy, its scope, objectives, methods, and contemporary concepts. It seeks to provide insight into the skills and competencies of an occupational therapist, define the occupational therapy process, and offer essential information for understanding therapeutic tools and techniques used in occupational therapy. The course focuses on occupational therapy procedures in selected clinical fields, including assessment and testing, selection of appropriate occupational therapy tools and assistive devices, and the design of targeted therapy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
- define the field of occupational therapy, its contemporary concept, and its role within rehabilitation;
- characterize the profession of an occupational therapist, including their skills and competencies;
- understand the fundamental areas of occupational therapy, its methods, procedures, and therapeutic possibilities;
- navigate occupational therapy processes and procedures;
- assess a patient's disability from an occupational therapy perspective and utilize their residual potential in therapy;
- apply strategies to support and train activities of daily living (ADL).
Syllabus
  • 01. Occupational therapy as a part of rehabilitation, shor term and long term occupational therapy plan.
  • 02. Basics of social and vocational rehabilitation, communication with the patient.
  • 03. Materials and technical conditions of occupational therapy.
  • 04. Quality of life and activities of daily living, personal assistance, assistive devices, architectural barriers.
  • 05. Assesment and testing in occupational therapy, ergodiagnostic.
  • 06. Occupational therapy in clinic disciplines.
  • 07. Occupational therapy in workshops.
  • 08. Occupational therapy in special pedagogical disciplines.
  • 09. The use of parts of other therapies in occupational therapy.
Literature
    required literature
  • KRIVOŠÍKOVÁ, M. Úvod do ergoterapie. Praha: Grada a.s. 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-2699-1
    recommended literature
  • JELÍNKOVÁ, J.; KRIVOŠÍKOVÁ, M.; ŠAJTAROVÁ, L. Ergoterapie. Praha: Portál, s.r.o. 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-583-7.
  • KLUSOŇOVÁ, E. Ergoterapie v praxi. Brno: NCONZO. 2011
  • . CROUCH, R.; ALERS, V. Occupational therapy in psychiatry and mental health. London: Whurr Publisher Ltd, 2005. ISBN 13 978 186156 420 7
  • VOTAVA, J. Ergoterapie a technické pomůcky v rehabilitaci. Liberec: Technická univerzita v Liberci. 2009. ISBN 970-80-7372-449-8.
  • VODÁKOVÁ, J.; DYTRTOVÁ, R.; CETTLOVÁ, M.; BERÁNEK, V. Speciální pracovní výchova a ergoterapie. Praha: UK. 2003. ISBN 80-7290-113-3
  • LAW, M. C. Canadian occupational performance measure. Kanadské hodnocení výkonu zaměstnávání. Praha: ČAE. 2008. ISBN 978-80-254-2744-6.
Teaching methods
Lectures: theoretical preparation, discussion on individual topics, presentations and videos.
Assessment methods
The final evaluation will be in the form of a written exam, it is necessary to meet min. 70%, and regular attendance 90%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.fsps.muni.cz/impact/ergoterapie/
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023, spring 2024.
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