At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understands the purpose of vocational rehabilitation and its importance for disabled people. 2) Makes job analysis, evaluates the working capacity and working environment. 3) Knows the application methods of vocational rehabilitation.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
An overview of vocational rehabilitation, evaluation and education in vocational rehabilitation, ergonomics, work analysis, functional capacity evaluation, prevention of industrial injuries, workplace arrangements, home arrangements for disabled people and arrangements for environmental architectural barriers.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to occupational rehabilitation
2nd Week
Definition, objectives and stages of vocational rehabilitation
3rd Week
Evaluation in occupational rehabilitation
4th Week
Evaluation in occupational rehabilitation
5th Week
Occupational analysis
6th Week
Vocational rehabilitation application methods
7th Week
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and cumulative injuries
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and cumulative injuries
10th Week
Anthropometry in ergonomics and environmental factors
11th Week
Ergonomic office arrangement
12th Week
Back and Neck Schools
13th Week
Environmental architectural barriers
14th Week
Evaluation of home environment
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Scully RM, Barnes MR, "Physical Therapy, Lippincotti Co, Philadelphia, 1989 2. Trombly, CA "Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction", William&Wilkins, 1989, Baltimore, USA
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
1
14
Preparation for Final exam
1
16
16
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
0
0
0
Presentation (including preperation)
0
0
0
Project
0
0
0
Article
0
0
0
Total Workload
90
Total Workload / 30
3
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)