ERG673 - FIELD WORK I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
FIELD WORK I ERG673 1st Semester 0 8 4 5
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Question and Answer
Observation
Team/Group Work
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof., Gamze Ekici PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem Öksüz PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD Assoc. Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ PhD Assoc. Prof., Sedef Åžahin PhD Assoc Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD Assoc. Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD Asst. Prof., Orkun Tahir Aran PhD Asst. Prof. 
Course objectiveField work education allows the master students the opportunity about community based rehabilitation,pediatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation for adolesences and geriatric rehabilitation etc. to learn and establish the necessary competencies to fully engage in practice and investigate 
Learning outcomes
  1. Examines the different activities as a person-centered view
  2. Works in accordance with ethical principles and multidisciplinary
  3. Develops the strategy for the quality and for the development of quality
  4. Plans and makes independent researches
  5. Develops communication skills
  6. Analyzes and improves the occupational performance
  7. Examines the factors affecting accessiblity
  8. Works with marginalized individuals
Course ContentPractice the occupational therapy approaches in different areas of rehabilitation and, planning and making field studies including these approaches  
References- Sladyk K. Jacops K. Mac Rae N. Occupational thereapy essential for clinical comtpetence. Slack incorporated, New Jersey, 2010
- Kronenberg F, Algado SS, Pollard N. Occupational Therapy without borders, Elsevier 2005.
CBR A Strategy for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, poverty reduction and social inclusion of people with disabilities, Joint Position Paper 2004. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The analysis of different activities by the critical eye in person-centered aproach in the clinical setting
Week 2Analyzing the occupational therapy services and organizations and synthesizing the different management systems
Week 3Integration of own professional work in a multidisciplinary environment and transfer of studies
Week 4Developing the strategy for the quality and for the development of quality
Week 5Ethical principles of working
Week 6Multidisciplinary working
Week 7Planning independent study and research in relation to thespecialized desired topics
Week 8Working and making independent study and research in relation to the specialized desired topics
Week 9Developing communication skills with and their surrounding
Week 10Observing and analysing of the cultural, physical, social, etc. factors that affecting theoccupational performance at their environment
Week 11Developing intervention strategies about the cultural, physical, social, etc. factors that affecting theoccupational performance
Week 12Investigating the factors affecting the accessibility of public and social buildings
Week 13Analysing the participation problems of marginalized people such as disabled, elderly person
Week 14Working experience in marginalized people such as disabled, elderly person
Week 15Discussion
Week 16Final

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application025
Field activities025
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam050
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application1410140
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)11010
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload1520150

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Acquires advanced evidence-based knowledge in occupational therapy, enhancing health and life quality holistically.    X
2. Understands occupational therapy's approaches, thinks independently in health and rehabilitation, identifies research needs, and develops projects with various methods.    X
3. Comprehends occupational therapy's dynamic nature, becoming skilled as an educator, manager, and researcher using technology and languages.    X
4. Adheres to occupational therapy's ethical standards and professional independence.    X
5. Engages in interdisciplinary work, supervises students in clinical settings, and manages roles within occupational therapy.    X
6. Develops services to meet community needs while adhering to lifelong learning and teaching principles.    X
7. Critically evaluates knowledge on rehabilitation models, enhances collaboration across disciplines, and promotes the profession.    X
8. Develops policies supporting societal participation of marginalized groups like street children, immigrants, and the homeless.    X
9. Analyzes the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on societal participation and organizes health-improving educational activities.    X
10. Gains deep knowledge of occupational therapy's dimensions, critically assesses field information, and proposes creative solutions.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest