Teaching Methodologies
In order to follow a pedagogical model centered on the student and oriented towards the development of professional skills in the area of Occupational Therapy, the following teaching methods are proposed:
Lectures: expository, demonstrative and interrogative;
Theoretical-practical classes with active methods and analysis of problem situations
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit. Continuous assessment
written test (50%) and group work (50%)
Final assessment
Regular/resit/special exam period: written test (50%) and individual work (50%)
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
Learning Results
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the diverse nature of occupation situated in relation to health, well-being, participation, occupational and social justice in complex contexts; Evidence effective application of up-to-date communication and information technologies according to the needs of individuals, groups, populations and communities; Apply advocacy approaches to promote the occupational rights of individuals, groups, populations and communities; Analyse and evaluate environmental and contextual factors and their influence on participation, occupational and social justice; Demonstrate responsibility in applying knowledge of occupational therapy and occupational science in professional and social settings, ensuring respect for the diversity of contexts, ethics and sustainability
Program
Interdependence Model of Human Activity and Assistive Technologies System for prescribing and assigning assistive products in Portugal, and OT National/international information management systems for assistive products
Assistive products and for personal autonomy;
Assistive products for mobility, orthotic manufacturing, and prosthetic prescriptionAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
systems; Assistive products for home adaptationAssistive products for work and education adaptation.Digital tools and software for inclusion and therapy: inclusive and adaptable software; remote therapy and teletherapy.Mobile applications in occupational therapy; future trends and challenges in the use of applications. 5: Virtual and Augmented Reality in Rehabilitation; Robotics and Automation for Independence and Rehabilitation; Robotics in OT. Evidence-based practice in the prescription of assistive technologies and products in OT
Internship(s)
NAO
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Polgar, J., Encarnação, P., Smith, E., & Cook, A. M. (2025). Assistive technologies: principles and practice. (6 ed.) Elsevier.