Basic of Occupational Therapy : Vol-1
Course Description
This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of occupational therapy principles, practices, and related sciences. Students will learn about the fundamentals of occupational therapy, psychology, biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy,General Anatomy & Physiology, Basics of Relevant Pathology, Pharmacology & Microbiology,Detailed Anatomy of Bones, Muscles, Joints, Nerves of Body, Hand Hygiene, Basic Life Support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: What is Occupational Therapy?
- Definition and scope of occupational therapy
- History and evolution of occupational therapy
- Occupational therapy process and models
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapy principles and philosophies
- Occupational therapy theories and models
- Occupational therapy assessment and intervention
Chapter 3: Basics of Psychology
- Introduction to psychology
- Basics of intelligence personality and learning, sensation attention and perception
- Basic of health psychology
Chapter 4: Basics of Biomechanics & Kinesiology, Exercise Therapy & Electrotherapy
- Biomechanics and kinesiology principles
- Exercise therapy and electrotherapy modalities
- Therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy techniques
Chapter 5: General Anatomy & Physiology
- Cytology and histology
- Osteology and basics of all organ systems
- General anatomy and physiology principles
Chapter 6: Basics of Relevant Pathology, Pharmacology & Microbiology
- Introduction to pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology
- Basics of disease processes and pharmacological interventions
- Microbiology principles and infection control
Chapter 7: Detailed Anatomy of Bones, Muscles, Joints, Nerves of Body
- Detailed anatomy of bones, muscles, joints, and nerves
- Anatomical relationships and functional anatomy
Chapter 8: Hand Hygiene, Basic Life Support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Hand hygiene principles and practices
- Basic life support and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques
- Emergency response and first aid
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of occupational therapy
- Learn about the related sciences of psychology, biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy
- Develop knowledge of general anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology
- Understand the detailed anatomy of bones, muscles, joints, and nerves
- Learn about hand hygiene, basic life support, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation