Occupational Therapy (Bachelor)

Curriculum

Occupational Therapy

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Aids and orthoses 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1HO1IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Theory: Definitions and relevant classifications for assistive devices and aids, wheelchair and assistive device provision in an occupational therapy context Practice: Practical discussion of assistive devices and possibilities for their use in training; completing a wheelchair survey sheet and writing occupational therapy letters of justification

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - select suitable aids for problems in the everyday lives of occupational therapy clients. - systematically search for available aids. - prepare letters of justification for the assumption of costs for urgently required aids. - explain the basic use of wheelchairs and the most common assistive devices (for basic ADLs). - make an occupational therapy recommendation for the provision of wheelchairs for clients using a wheelchair questionnaire.

Superior module:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Module description:

Graduates of this module demonstrate a basic understanding of the profession: they know the history of the profession and can explain the paradigms on which occupational therapy is based. They know the most important professional duties of occupational therapy, can describe the framework conditions, fields of activity and the basic therapeutic attitude/role and demonstrate basic technical-methodological and social-communicative skills. They are able to explain the occupational therapy process and common occupational therapy terms and use case studies to illustrate them on the basis of professional reasoning; they know the importance of occupational therapy as a science of action and can explain the most important content.

Basics of hygiene

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1HYGIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Basic concepts (bacteriology, virology, parasitology) and areas of responsibility in infection hygiene, environmental hygiene and epidemiology. Measures to prevent infection - prophylaxis, vaccinations/immunization, antisepsis, disinfection/sterilization. Nosocomial infections and hospital hygiene, environmental hygiene, water hygiene, food hygiene, waste disposal

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - Explain the mechanisms of the spread of infectious diseases and can take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases when dealing with clients. - explain the basic concepts of bacteriology, virology and parasitology. - describe infection prevention measures such as prophylaxis, vaccinations, antisepsis, disinfection and sterilization. - explain and apply the principles of hospital hygiene, environmental hygiene, water hygiene, food hygiene and waste disposal.

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Graduates of this module are able to explain the basic relationships between the structure, function and diseases of the human body. They acquire a holistic view of the human organism and are proficient in biomedical systematics and terminology. They understand the morphological and functional relationships of the healthy body and the development of diseases and can explain these and the basics of neuroanatomy. Graduates are able to recognize life-threatening conditions and provide appropriate first aid. They know about the mechanisms of the spread of infectious diseases and take the necessary precautions when dealing with clients to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. They are familiar with concepts for analyzing social interaction and communication, as well as for analyzing health and illness from a psychological and sociological perspective: they reflect on and question typical professional situations, have a critical distance to their own actions and understand that other reference groups sometimes follow different logics of action. By engaging with different social science approaches to the subject area of medicine and health, they demonstrate an understanding of its multidimensionality and the need for networked thinking and action.

Basics of occupational therapy

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1GETVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	4.5
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Basic understanding of occupational therapy: mission statement, theoretical/philosophical background/basic assumptions; the occupational therapy process; basics of theories and models in occupational therapy; science in occupational therapy; definition of core concepts; professional/clinical reasoning in occupational therapy; basic therapeutic attitude/roles; activity & actuation; aspects of therapeutic relevance when using activities; instruments of activity analysis / ability analysis / actuation analysis in theory and practice; basics of occupational therapy procedures, means and methods. Framework conditions and fields of activity / core branches of the profession / future branches

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the mission statement and theoretical/philosophical background/basic assumptions. - explain the occupational therapy process and common occupational therapy terms. - describe the basic therapeutic attitude and role. - apply basic professional-methodological and social-communicative skills. - demonstrate professional reasoning using case studies. - explain the most important aspects of occupational therapy as a science of action.

Superior module:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Module description:

Communicative skills 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1KK1RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Basics of communication based on various communication theories - (communication square, active listening, non-verbal communication...) - Basics of conducting conversations (building relationships, passing on information, feedback exercises, dealing with conflicts...) - Basic concepts and systematics of ethics (general ethics, aim and limits of ethics, applied ethics, professionalism and ethics, ethics in the occupational therapy process, values, norms, guidelines)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to - Understand different communication models and apply them - Design a conversation with clients in a targeted and appreciative manner - Recognize and respond to ethical issues in the occupational therapy process

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students know the structures and procedures within their study programme. They demonstrate basic communicative competence and recognise the importance of successful communication for their work. They reflect their personal strengths as well as areas for improvement and resources. They also recognise these among the group. They use this knowledge in a constructive way: they recognise and reflect problems in communication and conflict, and distinguish between person and object; they are responsible for atmosphere among the group and a supportive learning environment. They feel responsible for respectful and empathic attitude. They know their learning style, know about methods for organising learning as well as different learning strategies and how to apply these. They are aware of problems concerning ethical questions within health professions. Upon completion of this module students can evaluate, analyse and compare the therapeutic role of selected activities / occupations. They can apply these skills to client case studies and practical exercises, they can grade and vary these. They know the sense and purpose of presentation methods and skills and can apply these considering relevant target groups, creating posters. They have an understanding of the meaning of mindful behaviour, specifically as needed in their profession. They know methods for strengthening their personal health and apply basic principles of kinesthetics.

Ethics and sustainability

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1EUNIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Understanding the basic ethical principles in occupational therapy - Developing skills to analyze and solve ethical dilemmas - Basic concepts and systematics of ethics: philosophy, ethics and morality - Tasks, goals and limits of general and applied ethics - Promotion of sustainable practices in occupational therapy - Raising awareness of the importance of sustainability in healthcare

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas in practice and solve them using ethical decision-making models. - apply patient-centered ethics (concepts such as informed consent, confidentiality and respect for patient autonomy and dignity). - understand the importance of ethical collaboration in interprofessional teams and can develop and implement strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution. describe sustainability concepts in occupational therapy: - Explain the principles of sustainability in occupational therapy and demonstrate the importance of sustainable practices to the environment and society. - use resources efficiently and integrate environmentally friendly practice approaches, such as reusing and recycling materials, into their work

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Fundamentals of social sciences

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1SOWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Definitions/core competencies and tasks: Developmental psychology/clinical psychology/group psychology/perceptual psychology; basic concepts/core competencies and tasks of sociology and education; basic concepts and tools of positive psychology; bio-psycho-social model of illness, health and illness, salutogenesis/pathogenesis, coping and compliance, empowerment

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the bio-psycho-social model of illness and critically reflect on concepts such as health and illness, salutogenesis, pathogenesis, coping, compliance and empowerment. - describe concepts for analyzing social interaction and communication, as well as for analyzing health and illness from a psychological and sociological perspective - reflect on and question typical professional situations. - recognize the multidimensionality of the subject area of medicine and health through various social science approaches and to clarify the importance of networked thinking and action in this context.

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Human Biology 1 and Pathology

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1HBPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology (structure, function and diseases): from the cell to the tissue to the organs; cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory tract, kidney and urinary tract, musculoskeletal system, lymphatic organs, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, skin, sensory organs, endocrine organs. Life-threatening situations and first aid measures. Terms and definitions; axes and levels in the body; causes, course and consequences of disease; congenital diseases; cell and tissue damage; wound healing; inflammation; tumors; circulatory disorders; pathology of the immune system.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basics of anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology - recognize life-threatening conditions and provide appropriate first aid - define axes and planes in the body and explain their significance - describe the causes, course and consequences of selected diseases. - explain the pathology of the immune system and the mechanisms of wound healing and inflammatory processes.

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Human Biology 2

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1HUBVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Musculoskeletal system: focus on the upper extremity, incl. anatomy in vivo

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - name the anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system of the upper extremity. - explain the function of the muscles of the upper extremity. - palpate the joints, bones and muscles of the upper extremity.

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Mindfulness and resilience

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1AURUE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Mindful and conscious self-care (strengthening individual resilience factors, health education/promotion, mental hygiene, perception training, basal stimulation, basics of kinaesthetics)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - strengthen their individual resilience factors - apply principles of health education and promotion - integrate mental hygiene methods into their everyday lives - Improve their perception through targeted training - apply basal stimulation techniques - understand the basics of kinaesthetics and put them into practice

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Neurology: Structure and Function

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1NSFVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Structure of brain, spinal cord, spinal and peripheral nerves. Basic description and illustration of the physiology of nerves and muscles, as well as central control system of voluntary movement within the sensorimotor system, dermatomes and myotomes of common neurological disorders in relation to the relevant neuroanatomical structure

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the structure of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves and peripheral nerves. - explain the basics of nerve and muscle physiology and the central control of voluntary movement in the sensorimotor system. - identify neurological disorder patterns and assign these neurologically typical to the corresponding neuroanatomical structures.

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Occupational Science

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1OCSIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Action and activity in the course of evolution and development - occupational development, action and activity in different contexts, scientific findings and their significance for occupational therapy; occupational therapy as an action-scientific-analytical profession: action performance, occupational therapy practice models as an action-scientific basis for occupational therapy work; action patterns/action roles/activity transitions/activity balance: Their effects on action, activity, health and well-being and their significance for occupational therapy; Current concepts and theories regarding action and activity in the international and national context (categorization of activity, dimensions of meaning); Occupational justice with the core concepts of activity deprivation, marginalization, -etc. , their effects on health and their significance for occupational therapy; international basic assumptions of occupational science and occupational therapy, enablement as a core competence of occupational science and occupational therapy

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the aspects of occupational development, activity in different contexts and the significance of findings from occupational science. - describe the influence of occupational science on the occupational therapy perspective. - relate relevant concepts of occupational science to each other.

Superior module:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Module description:

Presentation basics

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1GLPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Presentation techniques, target group orientation, poster design, practical exercises

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - Present content to specific target groups using suitable professional methods

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Professional knowledge

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1BERVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Historical and profession-specific development of occupational therapy, paradigm (change) in occupational therapy, WFOT position papers, national and international interest groups, professional legal foundations, science and evidence in occupational therapy; fields of work

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - describe the historical and profession-specific development of occupational therapy. - explain the paradigms in occupational therapy. - describe the most important professional duties of occupational therapy. - summarize the contents of the WFOT Position Papers. - list national and international occupational therapy advocacy organizations. - explain the fields of work of occupational therapy

Superior module:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Module description:

Reflection and learning 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1RL1RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth discussion of relevant topics and issues of the semester - common wishes, rules and values for successful group work - effective learning strategies and techniques in the university context - Work shadowing and excursions in the healthcare sector incl. reflection

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - recognize and apply common wishes, rules and values for successful group work. - apply effective learning strategies and techniques in the university context in order to increase their own learning competence and optimize their academic success. - reflect on their experiences through work shadowing/excursions in the healthcare sector.

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Scientific work 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1WIAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Introduction to scientific work with definitions of basic terms (research in occupational therapy, EBP, study designs and evidence pyramid) - Relevance of research activities for occupational therapy practice, - Access to the databases and journals available at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences; - Differences between types of literature (textbooks, studies, guidelines, etc.) and their appropriate use

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to - explain the relevance of research for evidence-based occupational therapy; - describe key differences in study designs. - use the resources of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences for a literature search. - classify types of literature and study designs in the evidence pyramid.

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 1

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students know the basic concepts of scientific research and can describe the scientific approach to problem formulation. They are familiar with research methods, they know how to develop research questions and form hypotheses. They know formal requirements of scientific research, can search for relevant field-specific literature, gain an overview of research methods, and demonstrate these abilities and skills when writing a seminar paper in semester 4. They know terms for foundations of statistics and the most important methods. When practising gathering, analysis and interpretation of data, they acquire practical skills for statistical analysis and data analysis tools and programmes. They know and describe the significance of measures for quality assurance, assess the importance of quality assurance for best possible client treatment (in general as well as specifically for occupational therapy), they distinguish between quality improvement and quality assurance. They are aware of the importance of patient safety and risk management, and know tools for application. An end-of-module assessment (seminar paper including answering related questions) takes place in semester 4 to prove skills acquisition of this module. On that account, contents of this course are linked to contents of the courses constituting the module Science and Evidence 2.

Skills LAB 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1SL1UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Graduating and modifying activities in everyday life - Practical activity analysis - Performing activity analyses in practice - Getting to know the first options for analyzing activity performance

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - Carry out activity analyses. - Perform activity analyses and, based on this, analyze the break-down points of an activity. - Adapt activities and action steps by graduating and modifying them.

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Skills LAB 2

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB1SL2UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Material and tool knowledge in the field of creative craft techniques in occupational therapy - Workplace design and safety - Dealing with analog and digital media in the creative-design field - Introduction to adapting and grading manual techniques to different individual requirements - Analysis of craft and creative activities with regard to their therapeutic potential in the sense of an activity analysis

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - analyze manual activities with regard to their potential in therapy, through self-experience within the course, and to adapt and graduate in a targeted manner. - apply and explain the manual techniques they have learned, taking into account ergonomic aspects and the necessary safety precautions.

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Child and adolescent psychiatry

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2KJPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Organic foundations of developmental psychiatry; multiaxial diagnostics, diagnostic procedure in child and adolescent psychiatry; outpatient and inpatient treatment principles (multimodal therapy); typology of clinical pictures, psychosomatics, developmental disorders; psychotherapy for children and adolescents; borderline areas of child and adolescent psychiatry; cooperation with other professions/institutions

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the organic foundations of developmental psychiatry - apply multiaxial diagnostics and the diagnostic procedure in child and adolescent psychiatry - understand and apply the basics of outpatient and inpatient treatment, including multimodal therapy - recognize and differentiate the typology of clinical pictures, psychosomatics and developmental disorders - explain the principles of psychotherapy for children and adolescents

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Innovation LAB 1

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2IL1UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Current topics in the field: - Smartphone as ADL and possibilities for adaptation - Use of apps in therapy and counseling - Technology-supported therapy with practical experience - Use of technology as an ADL and technical aids - Media skills in the context of occupational therapy practice Supported by excursions if necessary

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - make adjustments to smartphones to facilitate their use for people with motor, sensory or cognitive impairments - integrate digital tools into the occupational therapy process in a meaningful and goal-oriented way after critical evaluation - describe the mission of occupational therapy in the area of everyday technology use - adapt selected technology-supported interventions to an objective - apply measures in the area of media literacy for clients and relatives

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Journal Club 1

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2JC1IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- (Joint) critical reading of German and English scientific articles - Discussion of the texts; discussion of the implications of ET practice on the basis of quality criteria of scientific sources and works - Getting to know study designs better - Use of a given CAT template

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - critically evaluate an English-language study using a CAT - extract the main implications of the study in order to discuss them in a peer group

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 1

Module description:

Neuropediatrics and pediatrics

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2NEPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Imparting knowledge and understanding of infancy and toddlerhood including associated diseases, newborns/preterm infants; developmental abnormalities and disorders, muscle diseases, movement disorders, chronic diseases, childhood diseases; neuropaediatrics; autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, intellectual disability, circumscribed developmental disorder

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the most important clinical pictures in infancy and early childhood - recognize and analyze developmental abnormalities and disorders, muscle diseases, movement disorders, chronic diseases and childhood illnesses

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Occupational therapy and interdisciplinary models and assessments

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2EMAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3.5
ECTS Credits	4
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

- Selected content and process models of occupational therapy (e.g. CMOP-E with CPPF; CanMOP with COTIPP, MOHO, PEOP, OTIPM, KAWA), the associated assessments and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) - Interdisciplinary classification systems with a focus on ICF (with core sets) - Basics of occupational therapy and interdisciplinary assessments and their application - Quality criteria of assessments and different forms of assessment

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the content, structure and application of occupational therapy and interdisciplinary models and assessments and apply them in an exemplary manner - present the occupational therapy process in writing in report form using a model - select and apply (standardized) assessments based on their characteristics

Superior module:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Module description:

Occupational therapy in pediatrics

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2ETPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	8.5
ECTS Credits	9
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Activity-oriented, normal development of the infant/toddler - The occupational therapy process in the pediatric field of work (pediatrics, child and adolescent psychiatry, severely/severely impaired and hearing and visually impaired children and adolescents) including professional reasoning based on the latest scientific and professional findings: Assessment, goals and treatment procedures - Documentation and evaluation - Working with relatives

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - recognize and describe the normal, activity-oriented development of humans in relation to the physical, psychological, sociocultural, emotional and cognitive levels - design the occupational therapy process for specific clinical pictures from the pediatric field of work based on professional and scientific knowledge - establish a network with other specialist areas and include them in therapy planning - using examples along the occupational therapy process to make a diagnosis with specific tests/assessments, formulate goals and plan therapy - justify and document occupational therapy treatment procedures, means and methods for children/adolescents with multiple impairments, hearing impairments and visual impairments - offer occupational therapy at school in the sense of an inclusive approach

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 1: Pediatrics

Module description:

Project workshop1: applied project management in occupational therapy

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2PR1PT
Type	PT
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Basics of project management. Selected lifeworld-oriented and craft-based creative activities are applied in the form of a project with specific clients. The project must be presented and submitted in writing on the basis of a project proposal and the approach must be justified. The project is presented in the form of a poster and a project report must be written.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - independently apply the skills they have acquired so far and their knowledge of project management in the context of a specific project with clients - organize their tasks and use resources responsibly

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Psychology and education

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2PSPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Theoretical foundations of learning, systems and Gestalt psychology; basic principles of individual, analytical, personality and developmental psychology. Psychological components of illnesses, impairments, disabilities and health. Dealing with different interaction issues, mental hygiene; attachment disorders, eating disorders, addiction, abuse Basic features of pedagogy and its tasks and areas of application, the role of pedagogy in occupational therapy, learning theories, prerequisites for learning/teaching, group pedagogy, curative and special education, pedagogical interventions in selected clinical pictures

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basics of learning, systems, Gestalt, individual, analytical, personality and developmental psychology and apply them to occupational therapy - analyze psychological aspects of illnesses, impairments and disabilities - identify interaction issues, mental hygiene and attachment disorders, eating disorders, addiction and abuse and plan appropriate intervention measures - explain the main features of pedagogy and its role in occupational therapy and apply various learning theories and pedagogical principles, including curative and special education

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Reflection and learning 2

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2RL2RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth examination of relevant topics and issues of the semester - Work shadowing and excursions in the healthcare sector incl. reflection - Various methods of reflection and further development of your own toolbox of methods

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - reflect on their experiences through excursions in the healthcare sector - use various methods of reflection and further develop their own toolbox of methods

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Scientific work 2

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2WIAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Systematic joint literature research - Use occupational therapy relevant databases - Use of a program for literature management - First basics of data collection - speed reading

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to: - create a search string for a given PICO question using Boolean operators - use the basic functions of literature management software - differentiate between methods of data collection

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 1

Module description:

Skills LAB 3

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2SL2UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Adapting & grading manual techniques to different individual requirements of (fictitious) clients - Independent acquisition of methods through different instructions and adapting/preparing instructions - Assessing the performance of the activity through observation

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - specifically select, graduate and modify manual activities with regard to their potential in therapy for client examples - apply and explain the manual techniques learned, taking into account ergonomic aspects and the necessary safety precautions - adapt instruction modalities to the abilities of clients - assess the performance of activities and possible break-down points by means of observation

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Sociology

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2SOZIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Fundamentals of family sociology, youth culture and developmental tasks; developmental tasks of the individual age groups and their crises; childhood and family in transition; upbringing and education; socio-cultural backgrounds of various disorders; roles and role expectations, values and norms, power and authority, socialization; links with the tasks of occupational therapy in the field of children and adolescents

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to - explain the basics of family sociology, youth culture and developmental tasks - identify developmental tasks and crises at different ages - analyze the transformation of childhood and family and its influence on upbringing and education - understand the socio-cultural background of different disorders - explain roles, values, norms, power and socialization - link this knowledge to the tasks of occupational therapy in the field of children and adolescents

Superior module:

Related sciences 1

Module description:

Sustainable and community-oriented occupational therapy

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	ETHB2NGWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- General principles of community-based occupational therapy/community-based practice and rehabilitation - Community Based Practice (CBP) in the context of Public Health and Occupational Science - National and international practical examples - Inputs on CBP project and program development - Researching projects and developing your own project - Planning a CBR/CBP project

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basic principles of CBR/CBP - carry out research in relation to various communities - plan a community-oriented occupational therapy project - carry out a community-based occupational therapy project in the respective community, present it to stakeholders and evaluate it

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 1

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Academic Writing

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3AWRIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Citation style for the following academic papers during your studies - Gender guidelines of the FHS - Academic writing style - Excerpting from reference management programs - Strategies for typical writing problems (e.g.: writer's block, structure of an academic paper) - creative writing techniques - Exposé and coaching for seminar papers - Writing abstracts

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - create a clear research question for the synopsis - transparently describe the planned method of literature research - recognize and begin to apply relevant aspects of a scientific writing style

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 2

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students have a profound understanding of the necessity of scientific research in occupational therapy; they can explain foundations of research methods; they can develop qualitative and quantitative research questions, carry out literature search and identify evidence in found sources; they assess scientific studies from the field of occupational therapy concerning design, ethical considerations, data gathering, analysis and conclusion. They know selected processes of data gathering in empirical research and can apply these practically. Students are familiar with data analysis of descriptive and explorative quantitative data as well as qualitative content analysis. They can apply these skills in the research process for their seminar papers. An end-of-module assessment (seminar paper including answering related questions) takes place in semester 3 to prove skills acquisition of this module. On that account, contents of this course are linked to contents of the courses constituting the module Science and Evidence 1.

Aids and orthoses 2

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3HO2IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Theory: Fabrication of static and dynamic splints (indication, objective, mode of action, criteria for selection and fitting, mechanical principles, material science). Practice: Fabrication of different types of splints: Hand and finger splints, positioning splints, arm splints (cock-up, Kleinert splint)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - fabricate static and dynamic splints - select the appropriate type of splint based on a clinical picture - use examples to give clients the necessary instructions on the use of splints - select different splint materials based on their processing properties

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 2: Orthopaedics

Module description:

Communicative skills 2

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3KK2RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Structure/continuation: Fundamentals of group theory and group dynamics - Basics of moderation - Conducting counseling sessions / conversations with relatives - Recognizing and maintaining boundaries in conversations

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - professionally moderate and guide group situations - conduct simple conversations with relatives or counseling sessions - recognize and maintain their own boundaries and those of the person they are talking to

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students can evaluate, analyse and compare the therapeutic role of selected activities from daily life as well as arts and crafts. They can apply these skills to client case studies and group work, they can grade and vary these. They have a profound understanding of the meaning of mindful behaviour. They know methods for use of self in therapy, as well as strengthening their personal health. Their skills and knowledge of project management are implemented independently in a project with clients, they organise their responsibilities and make responsible use of resources. They have basic knowledge of public relations and political dimensions.

Evidence Based Practise

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3EBPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Basics and history of EBP - Selection of different critical appraisal tools - In-depth repetition of the evidence pyramid - Application examples from evidence-based practice

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basics of evidence-based work - select and independently apply a suitable critical appraisal tool to evaluate different types of studies - explain the significance, strengths and limitations of evidence-based occupational therapy

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 2

Module description:

Hand and trauma surgery

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3HUCVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Hand and trauma surgery: selected occupational therapy-relevant diseases and injuries of the OE and their treatment (surgical, conservative); amputations, fractures, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, nerve injuries; most important diseases of the elbow and shoulder

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the most important clinical pictures in the field of orthopaedics/rheumatology and hand and trauma surgery, including elbow and shoulder injuries - explain the causes, procedures and possibilities of diagnostics as well as conservative and surgical treatment and aftercare procedures

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 2

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students know and describe the most important diseases in infants, children and adolescents. They know causes, most common abnormal development and related treatment methods. They know about the lifeworld of children and adolescents, especially about issues causing crises. They know about responsibilities in neuropaediatrics as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. They apply their knowledge of how to establish contact and bonding to treatment examples of children, their parents and caregivers. They compare different approaches of psychology, sociology and paedagogics and relate them to their work as occupational therapists. Based on their knowledge of sociology (family- and adolescent sociology), psychology and paedagogics theories (systems theory, Gestalt theory, etc.) students are competent to guide children and their families in occupational therapy treatment as well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Internship 1: Pediatrics (PP 200h) and Orthopedics (PP 200h)

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3BP1IT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	16
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Getting to know the respective organization/processes of the institution; establishing contact and conducting discussions with clients/relatives/affected persons; getting to know therapeutic means and methods, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the occupational therapy process on the basis of professional reasoning; reflecting on one's own role and approach in different settings, special tasks according to chapter F2.2; performing interdisciplinary tasks

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - implement the occupational therapy process in the relevant specialist area in an everyday, environmental and client-oriented manner. - create a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients and have in-depth knowledge of interviewing - carry out the occupational therapy process (initial consultation, diagnostics, goal formulation, planning, intervention and evaluation) with clients in the various fields of work/specialist areas as well as in the area of prevention and health promotion - apply the documentation of occupational therapy processes in the completed clinical area(s) - reflect on occupational therapy processes - apply the forms of professional reasoning - fulfill their ethical obligations - reflect on the assessed internship performance - reflect on their own strengths/skills, take on the roles of expert, team worker, communicator, professional and health advocate to a greater extent - plan measures for their own occupational therapy competence development

Superior module:

Professional Practice Placement 1

Module description:

Upon completion of this placement students gain knowledge and skills in conversation techniques with people within and outside of clinical settings. They observe, identify and understand the application of the occupational therapy process in practice and incorporate personal knowledge. They start implementing parts of the occupational therapy process and reason which steps will enhance their individual client¿s occupational performance in daily life. They reflect their behaviour.

Occupational therapy in orthopaedics

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3ETOVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	6
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Occupational therapy in hand surgery and orthopaedics/rheumatology, fields of activity, areas of responsibility. The occupational therapy process incl. professional reasoning: occupational therapy findings with specific tests/assessments, activity orientation in therapy, formulation of therapy goals, occupational therapy treatment techniques in general, diagnosis-related, occupational therapy-specific treatment techniques of OE and UE, specifically: occupational therapy in hand therapy (clinic, assessment of findings and goals, means and methods in the treatment of clients with injuries or diseases of the hand; palpation, functional anatomy/anatomy in vivo, case studies), documentation and evaluation ADL: problems and solutions (aids and auxiliary grips); functional therapy: application and use of the upper extremity (OE) in everyday life, use of media: Functional games, crafts, Theraband (imitation of everyday situations); basics of back training/ergonomics/workplace design; PNF, manual therapy (Kaltenborn, Cyriax) on the OU; nerve mobilization brachial plexus; trigger points on the OU and adjacent trunk, kinesiology (in-depth), mechanotherapy; ET for injuries to the OU Kinaesthetics: build on kinaesthetics in occupational therapy and mindfulness 1 with final certification

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - design the occupational therapy process for specific clinical pictures from the orthopaedic field of work based on professional and scientific knowledge - use examples along the occupational therapy process to make a diagnosis with specific tests/assessments, formulate goals and plan therapy - establish a network with other specialist areas and include them in therapy planning - describe orthopaedic clinical pictures and assign possible effective therapy options to them

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 2: Orthopaedics

Module description:

Orthopaedics/Rheumatology

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3ORHVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Selected occupational therapy-relevant diseases and injuries of the upper extremity (OE) and their medical treatment, surgical techniques; most common diseases of the lower extremity, total hip and knee arthroplasty; inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic diseases (predominantly OE); description of the diseases and medical treatment

Learning Outcomes:

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 2

Module description:

Reflection and learning 3

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3RL3RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth examination of relevant topics and issues of the semester - Preparation for the internships: Fears, expectations and wishes in the new role - Stress management techniques

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - reflect on their fears, expectations and wishes before their first internship and define their role as an intern. - understand and apply effective stress management techniques

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Scientific work 3 and statistics

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB3WIAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- In-depth examination of the fundamentals of scientific theory - Research approaches and designs in the social and natural sciences and their applications - Relationship between research question and method(s) - Targeted independent literature research in databases - In-depth examination of the structure of a research paper - Quality criteria of quant. and qual. research - Overview of guidelines and the formal design of the seminar paper - Method of literature work - Ethical aspects of research with the Declaration of Helsinki - Gender-sensitive research Application of statistical methods such as: scale levels, normal distribution, hypothesis testing (simple tests, area of application); simple data analysis, descriptive statistics; inductive statistical methods - Exercise based on own input - Evaluation of questionnaires and standardized assessments in occupational therapy (with practical application)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - select a suitable method based on given questions - carry out their own literature research using a suitable search strategy - describe the method of a literature review transparently - apply simple statistical methods - apply simple data analysis and descriptive statistics - evaluate questionnaires and standardized assessments

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 2

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Communicative skills 3

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4KE3RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Professional contact and relationship management with clients and relatives - Questioning techniques and motivational interviewing - Deepening conflict discussions and difficult discussion situations - Occupational therapy professional code of conduct - Ethics and law - Future significance of ethics for everyday professional life - Ethical mission statement of the professional association

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to - Conduct professional conversations with relatives - Professionally resolve difficult conversational situations in everyday occupational therapy practice - Know the occupational therapy professional code of conduct and act accordingly - Act with foresight according to ethical criteria in the occupational therapy process

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Healthcare in Austria

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4GOEVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Occupational therapy professional development, training development and professionalization (historical overview and developments in occupational therapy in Austria and in international comparison, professional associations and occupational therapy networks at national and international level)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the structure and specifics of the Austrian healthcare system and the financing of the healthcare system - explain the role of the occupational therapist in relation to other healthcare professions - explain the sustainable development goals and their significance for occupational therapy

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Innovation LAB 2

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4IL2UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Assistive technologies for the home environment - Practical experience with current technologies in the therapeutic setting and their sensible use in the therapeutic process - Critical assessment of current technologies and ways of evaluating their use If necessary, supported by excursions

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the application and benefits of assistive technologies in the home setting - critically evaluate technological innovations and optimize their application in therapy

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Internship 2: Neurology (PP 240h)

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4BP2IT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	9.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the internship can: - implement the occupational therapy process in the relevant specialist area in an everyday, environmental and client-oriented manner. - create a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of conversation techniques - carry out the occupational therapy process (initial consultation, diagnostics, goal formulation, planning, intervention and evaluation) with clients in the various fields of work/specialist areas as well as in the area of prevention and health promotion - apply the documentation of occupational therapy processes in the completed clinical area(s) - reflect on occupational therapy processes - apply the forms of professional reasoning - are aware of their ethical obligations - can reflect on the assessed internship performance - reflect on their own strengths/skills, increasingly take on the roles of expert, team worker, communicator, professional and health advocate - plan measures for their own occupational therapy competence development

Superior module:

Professional Practice Placement 2

Module description:

Upon completion of this placement students are able to implement the occupational therapy process in the given area of practice. They focus on daily life as well as environment and work in a client-centred way. They demonstrate advanced skills of conversation techniques, complete tasks in the given setting which are not immediately client-based, and fulfil their role as expert, teamworker, professional team member and communicator.

Journal Club 2

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4JC2IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Building on Journal Club 1: - Critical independent reading of English scientific articles and studies - Presentation and discussion of scientific texts; *Deducing implications of the results for ET practice - Introduction to publishing in scientific journals - Insight into research funding

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - independently recognize bias and limitations and discuss them orally and in writing - independently derive implications for occupational therapy from literature and their own results and describe them using appropriate vocabulary

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 2

Module description:

Neurology

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4NLGVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Clinical-neurological examination methods and diagnostics, basics of treatment and medication of neurological clinical pictures; vascular diseases of the central nervous system, e.g. ischemic infarcts, intracerebral hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhages, vascular malformations; space-occupying intracranial and spinal processes: Ischemic infarcts, intracerebral hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhages, vascular malformations; space-occupying intracranial and spinal processes; diseases with seizure-like symptoms e.g.: Epilepsies, syncope, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia; Inflammatory diseases of the CNS and its membranes; Movement disorders and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system e.g.: Parkinson's syndromes, choreatic syndromes, dystonia, athetosis, tremor; Dementia diseases; Traumatic damage to the CNS and its sheaths, diseases of the peripheral nervous system and musculature e.g.: Damage to the peripheral nerves, polyneuropathies, myopathies, progressive muscular dystrophy. Metabolic and toxic damage to the nervous system; stroke prevention

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain neurological clinical pictures and their treatment, know the causes, diagnoses and disorders of the most common neurological diseases and syndromes and have detailed knowledge of neuropsychological impairments in specific clinical pictures - describe the impact of neurological conditions on the ability to act and participate - explain the basics of neurorehabilitation and are aware of the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 2

Module description:

Neuropsychology and pedagogy

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4NPPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Neuropsychological assessment, medical history taking and neuropsychological questions; neuropsychological diagnosis of cognitive performance and resilience, fitness to drive test, dementia assessment, depression assessment, personality assessment; neuropsychological treatment: Teaching compensatory aids and compensatory strategies, Occupational integration of brain-damaged persons, Coping with illness in brain-damaged persons, Improving emotional adjustment, Counseling and psychological intervention with family members, Neuropsychological training, Neuropsychological rehabilitation. Fundamentals of pedagogy in adult education: lifelong learning, forms of learning and learning strategies, learning at work and outside work, memory and learning, motivational interviewing from a pedagogical perspective, guiding and leading individuals and groups; geragogy

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - integrate neuropsychological understanding and skills into the therapeutic setting - apply pedagogical tools for working with adults in the sense of adult education - describe the basic concepts of adult education and incorporate pedagogical behavior and procedures into their occupational therapy work

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 2

Module description:

Occupational therapy competence

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4EEKRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Self and social skills (skills in communication, criticism, conflict resolution, empathy, reflection and teamwork) - Basics of therapeutic relationship work and conversation management - Role and attitude as an occupational therapist - Methods of self-awareness

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - apply effective communication strategies to interact successfully in different social and professional contexts. - give and receive constructive criticism and manage conflicts in a solution-oriented manner - show empathy and be able to empathize with the perspectives and needs of others - work efficiently and cooperatively in teams and contribute to common goals - build and maintain therapeutic relationships, maintain professional closeness and distance and communicate their own boundaries - realistically assess their own professional, organizational, coordinating and administrative skills - represent their own decisions convincingly and confidently to the outside world

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Occupational therapy in neurology

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4ETNVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5.5
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

- The occupational therapy process in the neurological field of work on the basis of the latest scientific and professional findings - Specific diagnostic and treatment methods from the neurological field of work - Effects of specific neurological and neuropsychological disorders on the ability to act and participate - Interdisciplinary cooperation in neurorehabilitation - Documentation and evaluation - Working with relatives

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - design the occupational therapy process for specific clinical pictures from the neurological field of work based on professional and scientific knowledge - select suitable diagnostic tools, apply them and create a differentiated treatment plan based on them - formulate client- and activity-oriented goals for people with neurological disorders - select and apply differentiated occupational therapy methods and resources for the treatment of people with neurological disorders and provide well-founded reasons for their selection and application

Superior module:

Ergotherapeutische Kompetenzen 3: Neurologie

Module description:

Quality management in the healthcare sector

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4QMILV
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Importance of quality assurance in occupational therapy and healthcare, presentation of various quality assurance models, development of quality management in practices and public institutions (PDCA cycle), critical examination of quality standards (guidelines, EBP, certifications), process optimization and continuous improvement methods, instruments of risk management and patient safety.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - understand the basics and principles of quality management - apply relevant quality management requirements in the healthcare sector - know various QM systems and standards - be able to apply methods for quality control and assurance - be able to use tools and techniques for process optimization - implement and evaluate quality management strategies in occupational therapy

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Reflection and learning 4

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4RL4RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth examination of relevant topics and issues of the semester - Reflection on experiences, presentation and assessment of the internships (technical-methodological, social-communicative) - Accompanying reflection discussion on personal/professional development - Case supervision - Basics of time management, application of time management techniques (learning and practicing methods such as prioritization, to-do lists, time blocking), strategies for reducing stress and promoting a healthy work-life balance

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - reflect on their experiences from the internships in terms of professional methodology and social communication - analyze their personal and professional development - use case supervision as a method to discuss and solve practical cases - understand the basics of time management and apply time management techniques

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Scientific work 4

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4WA4IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Qualitative methods of data collection (guided interview, systematic observation, questionnaire...) - Insight into the evaluation with regard to the Bachelor's thesis (e.g. qualitative content analysis, etc....); - Writing the seminar paper, which is the module examination

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - distinguish and describe qualitative methods of data collection and evaluation - write an independent literature review taking into account the contents of the previous modules ¿Science and Evidence¿

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 2

Module description:

Skills LAB 4

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	ETHB4SL4UE
Type	UB
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Identification and selection of sustainable materials for craft activities (e.g. recycled materials, renewable raw materials). - Application of targeted sustainable techniques in the creative field - Strategies for minimizing waste and wastefulness in craft activities - Promotion of social sustainability through craft projects (community projects and inclusion)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain how craft projects can contribute to social sustainability - plan creative projects inclusively - select sustainable materials for handicraft activities and adapt sustainable design techniques to various handicraft projects and specifically avoid waste in the process

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 2

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Communicative skills 4

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5KE4RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Reflection on roles in occupational therapy fields of work - Tasks of leadership; leadership and management theories - Importance of team building and development - Rhetoric for special circumstances (lectures, training courses, presentations)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - Apply basic competencies in the area of leadership, management and in-depth project management skills: they know and reflect on their personal leadership style. They appreciate differentiating aspects, discuss issues and promote decision-making in intra- and interprofessional teams. - prepare and conduct target group-oriented presentations and training courses - present themselves professionally to stakeholders - Contribute to decision-making in intra- and interprofessional teams through differentiated and appreciative communication

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students show advanced skills in conversation techniques as well as foundations of moderating. They know their strengths and possible areas for improvement in relation to 21st century skills (learning and innovation, digital literacy, career and life skills) and know about possibilities to develop these further.

Freelance work, marketing and business administration

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5FMBIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practice foundation, public relations, marketing (corporate identity, corporate design, service marketing, market analysis, UMP (Unique Marketing Position) Business management basics for setting up a practice (cost accounting and planning, income/expenditure accounting), Introduction to Austrian tax law, commercial social insurance

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basics for setting up an occupational therapy practice and freelance work - describe organizational and business management principles for freelance professional practice - create a marketing concept for an occupational therapy practice - describe the Austrian tax and insurance system in relation to freelance work as an occupational therapist

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Fundamentals of health sciences

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5GGWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Health education; health promotion - The model of salutogenesis and its implementation in practice. - The health literacy approach and its consequences for health promotion and prevention. The empowerment approach and subjective concepts and theories of health and illness. Life skills to achieve health goals. Basics of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary prevention and differentiation from rehabilitation. Health goals, primary care/primary health; health determinants; health sociology.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to: - name and understand terms from the field of health education/promotion and prevention - compare and select options for health education/promotion as well as primary, secondary and tertiary prevention measures and justify their application - strengthen the health literacy of their clients and are aware of their role as a health advocate - transfer their therapeutic skills to the setting of health education/promotion and prevention - think in an activity-oriented way with the aim of participation in all areas of life

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 4: Psychiatry and occupational integration, GF and prevention

Module description:

Occupational therapy and cultural diversity

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5EKVIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Culture- and gender-sensitive attitude and definition of terms; awareness of own values and intercultural attitude; trauma: neuropsychological basics of psychotrauma; theoretical basics of psychotrauma: subsequent disorders and illnesses (flashbacks; post-traumatic stress disorder); dealing with crises and dissociations; creating conditions for therapy: migration-specific anamnesis, therapeutic relationship; occupational therapy treatment of trauma-related disorders (basics)

Learning Outcomes:

Die Absolvent*innen sind in der Lage: - die Bedeutung von kultursensibler Ergotherapie und kulturelle Unterschiede zu erkennen und zu respektieren - traumatische Belastungen bei Patient*innen zu erkennen und individuelle und kultursensible Behandlungspläne zu erstellen - effektiv und einfühlsam mit traumatisierten Patient*innen sowie deren Familien zu kommunizieren und dabei kulturelle Unterschiede zu berücksichtigen - ethische und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen der Arbeit mit traumatisierten Patient*innen zu berücksichtigen und in ihrer beruflichen Praxis anzuwenden - narratives und konditionales Reasoning zu reflektieren

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 4: Psychiatry and occupational integration, GF and prevention

Module description:

Occupational therapy in health promotion and prevention

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5EGPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Occupational therapy in the field of health promotion and prevention: fields of activity, areas of responsibility and role. The occupational therapy process including professional reasoning: occupational therapy diagnostics, goals and therapy planning, activity orientation and client-centeredness, interventions: Behavioural and relationship ergonomics, rehabilitative measures, work organization, health promotion measures in terms of activity orientation: what gives me meaning/value in life, enabling self-care and self-efficacy experiences; patient education: e.g. Back training, compensation measures, ET and megatrends: healthness, mindfulness, mindbalance; Calwer model, work-life blending: activity balance, activity transitions, setting approach - community orientation (healthy community, healthy school), life-phase approach, empowerment approach, health promotion and participation, AAL, energy; documentation, evaluation; Fundamentals of occupational medicine

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the basic concepts and principles of occupational therapy in health promotion and prevention and describe their significance in different settings. - describe epidemiological and health science terms and methods and can use them to identify and analyze health problems and risk factors - analyze the need for occupational therapy interventions in health promotion and prevention for different target groups and develop tailor-made programs - develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based prevention programs tailored to the specific needs and risks of different population groups - develop and apply strategies to promote activity and participation in different areas of life (e.g. work, leisure, self-care) to improve health and well-being

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 4: Psychiatry and occupational integration, GF and prevention

Module description:

Occupational therapy in psychiatry

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5ETPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3.5
ECTS Credits	4
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Occupational therapy in psychiatry: fields of activity, areas of responsibility, framework conditions and role. The occupational therapy process including professional reasoning: occupational therapy findings with specific tests/assessments, activity orientation and client orientation in therapy, formulation of therapy goals, occupational therapy measures including work in and with groups; occupational therapy procedures in psychiatry; documentation, evaluation Occupational therapy in occupational therapy and occupational integration of physically, mentally and sensory impaired people: Fields of activity, areas of responsibility, general conditions and role, work and unemployment from a therapeutic perspective. The occupational therapy process including professional reasoning: occupational therapy findings with specific tests/assessments, activity orientation and client orientation in therapy, formulation of therapy goals, occupational therapy measures; occupational therapy procedures; documentation, evaluation Examples from professional practice: Occupational therapy in acute/general psychiatry/social psychiatry/psychosomatics, in forensics and in the field of addiction using selected client examples Occupational therapy in occupational integration, in particular: In-depth study of occupational therapy procedures in theory and practice: job coaching, group training in social skills, workplace health promotion

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - assume the role of occupational therapist in the specialist areas of psychiatry and occupational integration - use examples along the occupational therapy process to make a diagnosis with specific tests/assessments and formulate goals - select current occupational therapy-specific treatment methods, create a treatment concept, select treatment methods specifically and apply them to examples, justify and evaluate them - establish a network with other specialist areas and include them in the treatment planning process - perceive clients holistically and incorporate personal/individual and environmental factors into treatment planning

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 4: Psychiatry and occupational integration, GF and prevention

Module description:

Professional internship 3: Psychiatry, professional integration (PP 250h)

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5BP3IT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	10
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - implement the occupational therapy process in the relevant specialist area in an everyday, environmental and client-oriented manner - establish a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of conversation techniques - carry out the occupational therapy process (initial consultation, diagnostics, goal formulation, planning, intervention and evaluation) with clients in the various fields of work/specialist areas as well as in the area of prevention and health promotion - apply the documentation of occupational therapy processes in the clinical area(s) completed - reflect on occupational therapy processes - apply the forms of professional reasoning - be aware of their ethical obligations - reflect on the assessed internship performance - Reflect on their own strengths/skills, take on the roles of expert, team worker, communicator, professional and health advocate to a greater extent - plan measures for their own occupational therapy competence development

Superior module:

Professional Practice Placement 3

Module description:

Project workshop 2: Focus on health promotion and prevention

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5PR2PT
Type	PT
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Selected health-promoting activities that are geared towards the living environment and are based on craftsmanship and design are applied in the form of a project with specific clients/project partners. The project must be presented and submitted in writing on the basis of a project application and the approach must be justified. The project is presented by means of a poster and a project report must be written. The project is implemented with partner organizations (SALK, FH, companies in the private sector, retirement homes, NPO, etc.), the project group takes on management tasks.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - prepare, structure and implement presentations and training courses in a target group-oriented manner - present themselves professionally to stakeholders and thus represent their own profession - demonstrate knowledge of community-based occupational therapy and demonstrate the skills they have acquired from the previous modules by means of a practical project

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Psychiatry

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5PSYVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Legal foundations, psychiatric care landscape, definitions, psychopathology; current psychiatric diagnostic procedures, treatment approaches and methods, medication. Mental impairments: Schizophrenia, affective disorders, addictive disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, experience-reactive disorders, suicidal syndrome, aggressive syndrome, forensics

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain psychiatric clinical pictures and their treatment - interpret the clinic of the most common impairments in psychiatry (based on ICD) and know current treatment procedures including medication - describe the effects of psychiatric illnesses on the ability to act and participate

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 3

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students know and explain the most important diseases relevant in orthopaedics / rheumatology as well as hand surgery and accident surgery, including injuries of elbow and shoulder. They are familiar with causes, treatment and diagnostic procedures as well as conservative and surgical therapy and treatment.

Psychology and sociology

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5PSOVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Psychodiagnostics, the multifactorial disease model; personality and personality development. Work psychology: work and unemployment, bullying, burn-out, motivation, stress, creativity, resources and mental hygiene. Mental impairments from a psychological perspective: compliance and coping strategies; resilience. The therapeutic relationship; insight into selected psychotherapy methods. Sociology: group-organization-society, norms/values, rules. Structures: group dynamics, development phases of groups from a sociological perspective, consequences for group leadership and teamwork. Work and occupational sociology; industrial sociology; work and leisure; medical sociology

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - describe the psychological perspective on mental illness and its consequences or triggers, including the perspective of occupational psychology - explain in-depth knowledge of sociology, including medical sociology, and link this knowledge to their occupational therapy thinking and actions

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 3

Module description:

Reflection and learning 5

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5RL5RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth examination of relevant topics and issues of the semester - Reflection on experiences, presentation and assessment of internships (professional-methodological, social-communicative) - Theoretical knowledge and practical skills for accompanying transitions and change processes in various contexts, e.g. in organizations, communities and individual spheres of life. Participants learn how to initiate, support and sustainably shape change processes in order to minimize resistance and achieve positive results.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - reflect on their experiences from the internship in terms of professional methodology and social communication - understand transitions and change processes, apply change models, select and apply communication strategies and support measures to accompany those affected, reflect on their own experiences with change processes

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Scientific work 5

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB5WA5IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Peer coaching regarding questions on data evaluation and interpretation in consideration of EBP - Overview of planning the design, topic and synopsis for BAC work - Writing the exposé

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - prepare an exposé for the Bachelor's thesis with a clear description of the method

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 3

Module description:

Upon completion of this module students have advanced knowledge and skills in scientific thinking and research. They implement these skills when writing their own bachelor papers: They are able to structure data gathered for their bachelor papers; they analyse quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical methods. They learn how to interpret and discuss their data and draw conclusions from their findings. They can evaluate the generalisability of found outcomes in an appropriate and valid manner. In their bachelor exams - They demonstrate their knowledge and skills as future occupational therapists illustrating these with the description of an occupational therapy process, they explain their findings and base their decisions on theoretical background. They do this by demonstrating and applying different skills, which they have acquired throughout their studies, in an appropriate and professional manner. By doing so they therefore prove their roles as experts and as members of their profession. - They demonstrate reasoning skills applied in the process of writing their bachelor papers

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Accompanying seminar and Bachelor's thesis

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6BB2SE
Type	SE
Kind	Bachelor thesis
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	8.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

In-depth support in the BAC final process: empirical data collection, critical examination of own research design and methods, writing the bachelor thesis, knowing the steps of the final editing of a scientific paper (checklist) and being able to apply them to one's own work, in-depth study of qualitative and quantitative data collection: focus group, experimental methods, emphasis on data evaluation (qualitative/quantitative content analysis, application of statistical methods) Presentation of research results Preparation for the BAC exam using complex ergoth. Case studies (problem based learning, application of professional reasoning)

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - objectively describe the strengths and limitations of their own research work - write a Bachelor's thesis according to the guidelines - apply the steps of the final editing of a scientific paper (checklist) to their own work - apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods of adequate quality in the Bachelor's thesis - present the research results at Bachelor's level - work on a complex occupational therapy case study as part of the Bachelor's examination using professional reasoning

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 3

Module description:

Bachelor final exam

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6BAPBP
Type	BP
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

In accordance with § 16 Para. 1 FHStG as amended, the final Bachelor's examination before an examination board comprises the following parts: an examination discussion on the Bachelor's thesis and its links to relevant subjects in the curriculum an examination from a specialist area of occupational therapy in which the theory and practice of occupational therapy is to be presented and justified using a case study.

Learning Outcomes:

As part of the Bachelor's final examination, the graduates have demonstrated their knowledge and skills as future occupational therapists by describing an occupational therapy process, have justified their approach and have comprehensibly presented the theoretical background/networking of the skills they have acquired in 6 semesters. In doing so, they demonstrate the skills they have acquired in their roles as experts and members of the profession.

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 3

Module description:

Future fields of occupational therapy

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6ZUKIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Students have a choice of specializations: - Occupational therapy in the socio-political field: people in precarious life situations from the perspective of the reference sciences and occupational therapy; inclusion, accessibility; occupational justice/injustice (homes, unemployed, asylum seekers) - Occupational therapy in education: society and education, inclusion, interaction of therapy and pedagogy, connection between sensorimotor skills, action competence and cultural techniques; - Occupational therapy and the community: Framework conditions, areas of responsibility, roles (trainer*in, consultant*in, educator*in/mediator*in, coordinator*in,...). Concepts, approaches and practical examples - Occupational therapy in the field of health promotion (in-depth): zest for life/energy; new work, work life blend, mindfulness,...

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - apply their occupational therapy skills in specific specialist areas by specializing in elective areas - open up new occupational fields for occupational therapy and gain knowledge for their own professional future - organize their own learning and development opportunities - to deal with the specific opportunities and challenges of occupational therapy in the socio-political and educational fields, to be familiar with approaches to community-based occupational therapy care and to apply in-depth knowledge in the field of health promotion - develop action-oriented goals and measures for different groups/individuals on the basis of the occupational therapy process or occupational therapy practice models

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Geriatrics

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6GERVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Definition - demographics; biological theories of ageing; the healthy and the sick old person - special dangers of the elderly; physiological changes in ageing (focus on the musculoskeletal system, sensory organs, brain); special features of diseases in old age, multimorbidity; geriatric assessment as quality control; neurogeriatric and gerontopsychiatric diseases and topics (e.g. dementia, depression, delusions in old age, addiction, incontinence, fractures, problems with falls, frailty, nutrition); diagnosis and therapy from a medical point of view, palliative care, nutrition. (e.g. dementia, depression, delusions in old age, addiction, incontinence, fractures, fall problems, frailty, nutrition); diagnostics and therapy from a medical perspective, palliative medicine and care

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain geriatric and gerontological principles - recognize physical, psychological and socio-cultural changes in old age and describe them using the term multimorbidity - understand geriatric and gerontological clinical pictures and problems and describe their treatment as well as the effects of multimorbidity on the ability to act and participate - link gerontological knowledge with their occupational therapy thinking and actions

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 3

Module description:

Interdisciplinary case work

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6IDFIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Central problems that people in healthcare professions are particularly confronted with are discussed and reflected on in an interdisciplinary group based on case studies. The starting point can be didactically targeted case descriptions, practical reports from students as well as films, texts and the like. The following topics are to be understood as recommendations regarding possible content, which can be modified depending on the participating degree programs in the field of health sciences and the interest of the participants and topicality: pathological manifestations of complaints, symptoms, descriptions of patients, possible diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, dealing with the finiteness of human life, the question of the relationship between modern cutting-edge technical medicine and the needs of patients, recognition of patients as autonomous persons, the problem of humanity and demarcation in dealing with patients, financing of the healthcare system and accessibility of the healthcare system for all, cooperation with other professional groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - network their occupational therapy knowledge within the framework of interdisciplinary work - justify their approach, can explain technical and interdisciplinary contexts and can develop and present solutions in a team - argue the sense and purpose of interdisciplinary case discussions and point out and argue profession-specific relevant issues in the interdisciplinary team - explain their own professional identity to members of other healthcare professions, recognize and adhere to the boundaries of their own professional profile and explain the overlaps with related healthcare professions - develop an appreciative attitude in intra- and interprofessional collaboration and thus demonstrate their competencies in the roles of experts, communicators, teachers and team members

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Internship 4: Geriatrics (PP 240h)

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6BP4IT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	9.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - implement the occupational therapy process in the relevant specialist area in an everyday, environmental and client-oriented manner. - create a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients and have in-depth knowledge of interviewing - carry out the occupational therapy process (initial consultation, diagnostics, goal formulation, planning, intervention and evaluation) with clients in the various fields of work/specialist areas as well as in the area of prevention and health promotion - apply the documentation of occupational therapy processes in the completed clinical area(s) - reflect on occupational therapy processes - apply the forms of professional reasoning - be aware of their ethical obligations - reflect on the assessed internship performance - reflect on their own strengths/skills and increasingly take on the roles of expert, team worker, communicator, professional and health advocate - plan measures for their own occupational therapy competence development

Superior module:

Professional Practice Placement 4

Module description:

Upon completion of this placement students are able to implement the occupational therapy process in the given area of practice. They focus on daily life as well as environment and work in a client-centred way. They demonstrate advanced skills of conversation techniques, are aware of their ethical duties, complete tasks in the given setting which are not immediately client-based, and fulfil their role as expert, teamworker, communicator and professional team member. They apply their knowledge of trauma and culturally sensitive behaviour.

Legal bases in the healthcare professions

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6RGLVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Introduction to public law, private law, tort law, criminal law, labor law, unemployment insurance law and social law, social insurance and pension law, health insurance, nursing care and accident insurance law. Special emphasis is placed on patients' rights: Data protection, rehabilitation law, health promotion law, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; medical law. Professional law. Risk management and patient safety.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - explain the legal foundations of occupational therapy work - explain the limits of independent professional practice on the basis of legal regulations

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Occupational therapy in geriatrics

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6ETGVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Occupational therapy in acute geriatrics: fields of activity, areas of responsibility, framework conditions and role. The occupational therapy process incl. professional reasoning: occupational therapy findings with specific tests/assessments, activity orientation and client orientation in therapy, formulation of therapy goals, occupational therapy measures incl. work in and with groups; biography work and context factors; occupational therapy procedures in geriatrics; documentation, evaluation; teamwork; training/counseling of relatives Basics of occupational therapy procedures/means/methods in the field of health promotion and prevention for older/old people (e.g. general activation, memory and movement training, psychomotor skills; fall prevention). Occupational therapy in retirement homes and day centers: fields of activity, areas of responsibility, framework conditions and role. The occupational therapy process including professional reasoning: occupational therapy findings with specific tests/assessments, activity orientation and client orientation in therapy, formulation of therapy goals, occupational therapy measures including work in and with groups; biography work and context factors; occupational therapy procedures in outpatient and long-term care; documentation, evaluation; teamwork; training/counseling of relatives; validation, occupational therapy for dementia patients

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - analyze geriatric and gerontopsychiatric clinical pictures as well as their treatment and the impact on the ability to act and participate - apply diagnostics for specific clinical pictures from the field of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry - carry out evidence-based objectives and selected occupational therapy measures and methods for specific clinical pictures in the field of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry - reflect on selected occupational therapy measures and methods for specific clinical pictures in the field of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry in an evidence-based manner - apply the written documentation of the occupational therapy process to specific clinical pictures in the field of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry

Superior module:

Occupational therapy skills 5: Geriatrics

Module description:

Open Window

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6OPWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Participation in congresses, conferences or other relevant events relevant to occupational therapy, reflection on experiences, discussion of relevance for the therapy profession. Creation of a portfolio - Association work, professional policy - Create a video contribution on topics relevant to occupational therapy - Continue or expand a community-oriented project from the classroom - Social commitment related to occupational therapy - Attend other voluntary further education and training courses

Learning Outcomes:

The graduate will be able to - open up new professional fields for occupational therapy and apply knowledge for their own professional future - independently organize, apply and reflect on learning and development opportunities - evaluate the experience gained and establish the occupational therapy reference - demonstrate the added value for their own personal development

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Psychology

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6PSYIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Self-critical reflection on the previous image of man or the understanding of illness of the elderly; sharpening of a differentiated perception in the encounter with the elderly; the situation of the elderly from a psychological perspective; dealing with (relationship) losses and impairments; competencies/increased vulnerability in old age; dealing professionally with suicidal older people; biography work as a key to better understanding patients/clients; the multi-professional therapeutic approach to multimorbid illnesses in older people from a psychological perspective; psychological test procedures (differential diagnostics) and therapeutic options for selected psycho-geriatric clinical pictures (e.g. dementia, depression, dementia, depression, dementia). (e.g. dementia, depression, delirium) and the involvement of relatives in everyday geriatric treatment from a psychological perspective;

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - apply psychological theories and concepts to the life situation of older people - identify and analyze psychological challenges and needs of older people - apply various coping strategies for dealing with loss and impairment in old age - develop and offer appropriate support options for affected older people and their relatives - develop preventive and supportive measures to promote the quality of life of older people - recognize signs of suicidal tendencies in older people and react professionally and apply suitable intervention strategies

Superior module:

Related Fields of Study 3

Module description:

Reflection and learning 6

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6RL6RC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- Information on in-depth examination of relevant topics and issues of the semester - Reflection on experiences, presentation and assessment of internships (technical-methodological, social-communicative) - Case supervision - Final reflection discussion on personal/professional development

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - reflect on their experiences from the internship in terms of professional methodology and social communication - use case supervision as a method to discuss and solve practical cases - analyze their personal and professional development

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

Scientific work 6

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6OS3IL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

- In-depth repetition of qualitative and quantitative data collection (questionnaire/interview, observation, focus group, experimental methods); - Focus on the practical implementation of data analysis

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to - plan and carry out qualitative and quantitative data collection and evaluation as part of their Bachelor's thesis design a scientific paper independently and according to scientific criteria - explain and assess the significance of the results obtained for professional practice and research

Superior module:

Science and Evidence 3

Module description:

Specialization in selected fields of occupational therapy

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	ETHB6VAFIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Students have a choice of specializations: Specialization in selected occupational therapy methods: e.g: Pre-Affolter Concept, Cyriax, Sensory Integration, MELBA/ IDA, HAMET 2, PNF, AMPS, Medi-Taping, PRPP,...

Learning Outcomes:

Superior module:

Social-Communicative and Methodological Skills 3

Module description:

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Semester	Semesters 1, 3, 5: courses held only in winter semester (mid-September to end of January), Semesters 2, 4, 6: courses held only in summer semester (mid-February to end of June)
SWS	weekly contact hours over 14 weeks in semester (example SWS 2 equals 28 contact hours for the whole course
ECTS Credits	Work load in ECTS credits, 1 ECTS credit equals an estimated 25 hours of work for the student
Type	BP = Bachelor final exam DP/MP = Master final exam IL = Lecture with integrated project work IT = Individual training/phases LB = Lab (session) PS = Pro-seminar PT = Project RC = Course with integrated reflective practice RE = Revision course SE = Seminar TU = Tutorial UB = Practice session/Subject practical sessions VO = Lecture

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