What is an Occupational Therapist? What do they do?
Occupational therapy is a profession that helps people engage in the activities (occupations) they want and need to do throughout their lives through therapeutic use of daily activities. Occupational therapists promote health by enabling individuals to perform meaningful and purposeful activities. They assist in preventing injury, illness, or disability and help people recover skills needed for daily living.
Occupational therapy interventions include helping individuals with special needs fully participate in social life, regain skills after injury, and provide support.
Where do Occupational Therapists work?
Hospitals
Rehabilitation centers
Nursing homes
Schools
Factories
Public health and occupational health centers
Patients' homes or workplaces
Special education institutions
Universities
Industrial settings
How long is the education period for the Occupational Therapy Department?
The education period is 4 years, with courses conducted in both theoretical and practical settings, using Turkish as the language of instruction.
What are the contents of Occupational Therapy courses?
The curriculum for the first and second years generally includes basic medical sciences and compulsory courses mandated by the Higher Education Council (YÖK). The third and fourth years focus mainly on theoretical and practical courses specific to the Occupational Therapy Department. The fourth year also includes field work and clinically focused professional practices.
Are there opportunities for double major or minor programs in the Occupational Therapy Department?
Yes, minor programs are available.
Are there opportunities for domestic and international student exchange programs in the Occupational Therapy Department?
Our university offers Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlâna exchange programs.
Is there an opportunity for horizontal transfer between institutions in the Occupational Therapy Department? What are the conditions?
Horizontal transfer between institutions is possible within the conditions specified in our university's horizontal transfer regulations.
Are there graduate programs available in your department?
We are planning to establish graduate programs in Occupational Therapy within our university.
Are there mandatory professional practice requirements in your department?
Our department includes mandatory professional practice during the summer after the 4th and 6th semesters, and a year-long mandatory professional practice in the 7th and 8th semesters. All professional practices will be supervised by our department's faculty members and conducted at our university hospitals.
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