Process of Occupational Therapy

In order to follow a pedagogical model centred on the student and oriented towards the development of professional skills in the area of Occupational Therapy, the following teaching methods are proposed:
Theoretical classes: expository, demonstrative and interrogative; presentation of case studies, stories about the work of occupational therapy in different contexts.
Theoretical-practical classes with active methods and analysis of problem situations, using the problem tree methodology to develop professional reasoning in outlining intervention plans.
These teaching methodologies promote in-depth knowledge of occupational and activity analysis, as well as its application. The practical classes will allow students to develop a greater sense of efficiency, as they will have the opportunity to carry out the proposed activities under the guidance of the curricular unit lecturers.

Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit. Continuous assessmen
Class participation (25%) + Group work (45%) + Individual report (30%)
Final assessment
Regular/resit/special exam period: Written exam (100%)Normal/Resit/ Special period exam: Written exam (100%)
In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-Homologado_signed_20230720.pdf

Understand and know how to apply the Occupational Therapy process, from assessment to implementation and monitoring of the intervention, using evidence-based methodologies, technological resources and client-centred practices in different professional contexts
Describe the Occupational Therapy process and identify assessment methodologies (observation, interviews, questionnaires, tests, checklists) for planning and monitoring results.
Identify contexts for occupational therapy
Understand how to design and monitor the occupational therapy intervention plan and how to base it on evidence
Develop an occupational profile and analyse occupational performance
Formulate measurable goals based on occupation
Record and prepare reports using specific occupational therapy language
Integrate the field of occupational therapy into the development of intervention plans in a critical manner.
Evaluate based on occupational therapy reasoning, centred on the person and the occupation

Occupational therapy process (EPTO)
Assessment methodologies
Evidence-based assessment
Use of digital technologies and teleassessment
Occupational profile development and performance analysis
Intervention plan
Occupation-based measurable objectives and goals
Occupational therapy approach
Methods for service provision
Implementation of intervention
Techniques for recording and managing information and evidence-based interpretation
Use of software and assistive technologies in assessment
Preparation of technical reports and feedback to the client/family, recommendations or referral to other professionals
Contexts of practice: health, education, social, commercial and business

NAO