Faculty: Health Sciences Occupational Therapy focuses on helping individuals develop, recover, and maintain skills for daily living and working. Students learn to assess and treat physical, mental, and cognitive impairments to enhance patients' quality of life. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community settings. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of occupational therapy and rehabilitation. - Develop skills in assessing and treating impairments. - Learn techniques for creating and implementing therapeutic interventions. - Explore principles of human development, occupational science, and therapeutic activities. - Analyze and interpret patient data and therapeutic outcomes. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Occupational Therapy** - Overview of key concepts and practices in occupational therapy. 2. **Assessment in Occupational Therapy** - Principles and techniques for conducting comprehensive patient assessments. 3. **Therapeutic Interventions** - Principles and techniques for planning and implementing effective therapeutic activities. 4. **Physical Rehabilitation** - Principles and techniques for treating physical impairments and enhancing functional abilities. 5. **Mental Health in Occupational Therapy** - Principles and techniques for addressing mental health issues and promoting psychological well-being. 6. **Cognitive Rehabilitation** - Principles and techniques for treating cognitive impairments and enhancing cognitive abilities. 7. **Pediatric Occupational Therapy** - Principles and techniques for treating children with developmental delays and health conditions. 8. **Clinical Practicum** - Real-world experiences in occupational therapy settings. 9. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in assessment, therapeutic interventions, or physical rehabilitation. **Assessment Methods:** - Assessment plans, therapeutic intervention projects, rehabilitation studies, mental health analyses, cognitive rehabilitation plans, pediatric studies, clinical practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Occupational Therapy: Principles and Practice" by various authors. - "Assessment in Occupational Therapy" by various authors. - "Therapeutic Interventions in Occupational Therapy" by various authors. - "Physical Rehabilitation" by various authors. - "Mental Health in Occupational Therapy" by various authors. - "Cognitive Rehabilitation" by various authors. - "Pediatric Occupational Therapy" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, and an interest in rehabilitation. **Major Duration:** Typically 4-5 years for a bachelor's degree. For advanced practice, a Master's degree is often required, taking an additional 2-3 years. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from organizations like the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). **Target Audience:** Aspiring occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals seeking careers in various healthcare and rehabilitation settings. This major equips students with the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills needed to excel in occupational therapy, supporting careers in diverse healthcare settings.