Occupational Therapy

Integration of biomechanical, sensorimotor, cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal skill components.

Instruments for performing activity and performance analysis.

Implementation of activity and performance analyses from different areas of life for both healthy people and people with disabilities, taking cultural aspects into account.

Basics of adaptation and grading.

presenting, elaborating, explorative
self-awareness

Continuous assessment: Portfolio work, presentations, knowledge review, practical examination

Fundamentals, functioning and analysis of biomechanical, sensorimotor and cognitive ability components

Characteristics of physiological posture and movement

Analyses of everyday movements

Motor learning

Basics of mobilization

Basics of patient* handling and transfer

Lecture, practical exercises, self-awareness

Final exam: written test for knowledge retrieval, practical test

Basic anatomical terms, functionally oriented contents of anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system and neuroanatomy relevant to occupational therapy

Lecture, practical exercises on anatomical models

Final exam: written test, oral examination

Knowledge of the phases of life (developmental psychology) and age-typical activities

Game: Basics, phases

Lifestyles/styles and routines with a view to variants of performance

Interdisciplinary view on critical life events and transitions

Activity profiles in different phases and situations of life with reference to social determinants (e.g. child poverty, single parents, minimum pensioners, )

"Learning from experts": contact with affected people (with disabilities, caring relatives, ...)

• Problem solving, resistance, self-regulation, decision
• Coping with everyday challenges in different countries areas of life
• Models of Change
• Identity and activity

Concepts of Occupational Science (Balance, Equity, Transitions) in connection with health, quality of life and Life Balance

Macro, meso and micro levels

Social determinants of health, social capital and social support

Get to know and practice COPM

Discussion, feedback, lecture with activating methods, group exercises, peer feedback, practical case studies, interviews, observations

Continuous assessment: elaborations, reflections

Ergotherapy-relevant content from (positive) psychology with regard to psychosocial and personality factors and the understanding of mental well-being and quality of life.

Occupational therapy relevant content from sociology with regard to social groups, society and culture as well as social action and theories of action.

Person: cognitive, physical and affective performance components with emphasis on psychosocial and personality factors: communication, cooperation, emotion, affects, frustration tolerance, critical faculties, motivation, volition, values, self-efficacy, self-confidence, spirituality, identity, commitment

Environmental factors: life situations, social role and social position, social group, social norms and deviations, gender status, power and authority, values and culture at the level of the individual, family, community and geographical region and their influence on action, diversity, physical, natural and technological environment (e.g. housing adaptation, person-environment-fit)

Action: taxonomies and different complex actions/activities/activities; routines, (in different cultures), theories of action, behaviour - action - social action, types of action; autonomy and self-reliance

Dimensions of doing: doing, being, becoming, belonging (Wilcock)

the contribution of physical activity to health and well-being:

• Bio-psycho-social concept of health
• Health models
• Positive Psychology, Flow, Resilience, Wellbeing
• Activity patterns: engagement, meaning, balance, control/choice, routine
• Individual significance in all areas of life including family and sexuality
• ICF

Knowledge about the connection between climate change and health aspects

Importance of the areas of life for the individual; discussion of the categorisation of the areas of life

Immersion in a selected occupational therapy model of activity

Dealing with creative media

Dynamic system theories

Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, case solutions, self-awareness with creative media

Continuous assessment: Portfolio work, elaborations, presentations

Overview of current models of occupational therapy

European conceptual framework: Explanation of subject areas (activity, performance, participation, action roles, autonomy, self-reliance, routines, habits, environment, context, motivation, volition, abilities, skills, ...) and their mutual impact

Complex and linear thinking, pragmatism in connection with the history and paradigms of occupational therapy

Client*centricity

discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments (individual or group) with feedback

Final exam: written test for knowledge retrieval, written elaborations

Definition and steps of evidence-based practice

Research in scientific databases and documentation of research processes

Basic concepts of qualitative and quantitative research methods

Research Ethics

Level of evidence (EBP pyramid)

Tools for the critical evaluation of studies

Guidelines: Meaning, forms, search for guidelines

Correct citation and creation of bibliographies

Barriers to EBP in therapeutic practice and strategies for implementing EBP in practice

Forms of documentation/publication of critical assessments (e.g. systematic review, CAT)

lecture, discussion, (group) exercises, presentations

Continuous assessment: Working out EBP in group work

Contents and parts of scientific journals

Search for articles

Development of studies

Reading technology

Consolidate study designs and scientific terms

Application of tools for critical appraisal

Repeat and determine EBP level

Presentation techniques

Position Paper, Statements (WFOT, COTEC, ...)

Lecture, presentations, discussions

Continuous assessment: Presentations and participation in discussions

Basics of guided self-reflection

Importance of values/basic values/spirituality for professional personality development

Basics of learning (learning zones, learning levels)

Basics of communication and conversation management (including giving and taking feedback)

Specific basics of narrative conversation management - generation-specific

Basis for actuation profile

self-experience, practical exercises, (peer)feedback, discussions, portfolio

Module exam

legal framework conditions relevant to the profession: Overview of patients' rights and measures to secure these rights; basic principles of the DSGV)

Fundamentals of ethics and diversity

Fundamentals of change management in relation to personal development

Develop and formulate individual goals, design and reflect on own change processes (professional competence development), reference to own values, inner team, ZRM, SMART, GAS

Introduction to networked (cross-module) portfolio work.

Portfolio, individual mentoring (competence development talks), lecture, group work, discussions, (peer) feedback

Module exam

Types of diagnostic procedures (findings, diagnostics, prognosis, evaluation), quality criteria, content and quality assurance differentiation (body function, activity, participation, environment), survey methods (interview, questionnaire, observe, measure)

Selected assessments to collect data on body functions, activity, participation, environmental factors

Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, peer feedback, work with core case studies, practical exercises

Final exam

Overview of the ET process, using a process model, e.g. CPPF, OTIPM

different tools for the collection of actuation concerns or participation e.g. Activity Card Sort, COSA/OSA, OPHI - II, BIDOC, PEAP,IPA, PEM-CY

Practice a COPM

Goal setting and goal formulation

SMART - Criteria

Criteria of good documentation

Evaluation

Basic knowledge for quality assurance

Basic forms of professional reasoning

Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, peer feedback, work with core case studies, practical exercises

Final exam

Based on clients of different age and diagnosis groups: ADL training, I-ADL training

Strategies for compensation and adaptation of everyday activities or courses of action

Strategies for learning and practicing everyday activities or action sequences

Use of tools and technologies including online activities of everyday life

Mobility, transfer, handling

Acting in everyday life without damaging the joints

Fall prevention in everyday life

Practical exercises, lecture with activating methods, group exercises with

(Peer) feedback, problem-based learning based on core case studies

Case Studies

Module exam

Processing of selected case studies on the basis of existing findings and operation concerns.

Application of the measures, methods and means learned in the other LVs of the module.

Application of the different forms of professional reasoning.

Case work

Module exam

Focus on evidence-based programmes for training specific skills

Basics in terms of:

Biomechanical functional training, application of physical measures (cold, heat)

Sensomotoric training (coarse/fine and postural motor skills, sensitivity, balance, coordination training, ball skills)

Perception training

Cognitive training (memory, attention, visuo-spatial W.)

Training of psychosocial skills (e.g. training of social competences)

Basics of the production of hand splints

Work with (core) case studies, lecture, demonstration, practical exercises

Module exam

Basic knowledge of technical and creative techniques with a focus on expression, structuring and planning ability

Dealing with digital media in the sense of creative expression

Guiding and instructing in the use of materials and (digital) tools with individuals and groups

Self-appropriation of techniques

Adapting a craft/creative technique to people with different skills and in different contexts

Group work, discussion, feedback, peer feedback, case solutions, practical exercises, portfolio work

Module exam

Evidence-based and client-centred occupational therapy interventions (entire occupational therapy process)

selected assessments; selected concepts; settings; measures

Remotivation Process; ZEPS; Recovery; Enabling action

Analysis and processing of selected case studies with regard to person/ environment/ activity

Mental disorders from an occupational therapy perspective

Selected communication concepts in the context of mental health promotion

Client*inside contact

Main features of work with relatives

Inverted classroom method, portfolio, team teaching, activating methods, group work, case studies, discussions, role plays with self-experience (peer) feedback, work assignments

Module exam

attitudes and values, ethical issues and societal positions related to mental health/illness

Definitions of terms

Determinants of mental health / illness and area-related occupational therapy offers in the health care system; client-centeredness and its limits in the work area

10 steps for mental health; recovery process

Selected communication instruments

General psychopathology and classification tools

Cause, clinic, diagnostics and therapy of selected occupational therapy relevant clinical pictures (F1-F6)

Interdisciplinary team in psychiatry

Forms of mental health care

Introduction to portfolio work

Lecture, group work, discussion, (peer) feedback, activating methods, work assignments, case work, practical exercises, team teaching

Module exam

Reflection of individual practical experiences with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer

Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship

Free topics from the areas: professional relationship building, therapeutic attitude, self-care

(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, peer group

Continuous assessment

Introduction to occupational therapy work under guidance and supervision with special emphasis on the following points:

Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process

Work in intra- and interprofessional teams

Work organisation

Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Documentation

Applied evidence-based practice and professional reasoning

guided internship

Continuous assessment

Theory and practice of patient-centered conversation (among other things according to each), therapist as leading element

Fundamentals of pedagogy and didactics, forms of learning and teaching

Basics of adult education

Design of teaching/learning processes for the acquisition of knowledge and for working with clients

Shaping and reflecting your own change processes (professional competence development), reference to your own values, use of self, shaping peer feedback

Lecture, practical exercises with and without acting patients*, group work, discussions, peer feedback/mentoring, portfolio

Module exam

Getting to know organizational and administrative processes, internship manuals (incl. task pool)

Interdisciplinary tasks and exercises on e.g.: ET process documentation, dealing with serious fates (illness/death/death)

Professional reasoning

Basic knowledge of interprofessional cooperation (within the framework of moviemornings)

Hygiene in the occupational therapy setting: Introduction to practical hygiene measures with special emphasis on nosocomial infections, hygiene guidelines and standards

Department specific tasks and exercises (incl. specific patient rights)

Use of Self, Therapeutic Modes

Accompany free topics in the areas of communication and cooperation with clients* and team, including change processes

Lecture/presentation, practical exercises, portfolio, discussions, (peer)feedback, case discussions, group work

Module exam

Instruments for the survey of quality of life/style

Consulting concepts and programs for the management of pain, fatigue

Dealing with suicidal tendencies

Importance of sexuality and spirituality for the quality of life

Occupational therapy in palliative care (including dealing with dying and death)

Advice on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle, health coaching on the basis of Motivational Interviewing

Focus topic days, knowledge transfer, practical exercises, discussion, reflection

Final exam

Basics of pathology, selected KH images of internal medicine

Effects of NCD on health and well-being and individual daily life

The importance of lifestyle and health determinants

Lecture

Final exam: Written test

the occupational therapy process with people in different age groups in the old age phase of life (including aspects of multimorbidity, frailty, ...) with regard to activation, participation and autonomy

Basics of diagnostic/evaluation methods and occupational therapy measures for selected problems in old age (e.g. people with dementia, falls in old age, hearing and visual impairments ...)

Prevention of falls

Basic knowledge of work/counselling for relatives and multi-professional cooperation in working with older people

selected geriatric basics of reablement and mobile acute geriatrics

Case study work, lecture, practical exercises with feedback, peer reflection, group work, discussions

Module exam

Gerontology with special consideration of differentiation of age groups in the old age stage of life, social determinants of health of old people, ageism, multimorbidity, old people as experts,

instant aging

Learning in old age, geragogy, psychological aspects of the old age stage of life

Work contexts with older people (incl. interprofessional team; from GF and PHC to long-term; support offers for older people such as social services, care allowance, ...)

specific communication with older people (individually and in groups), possible validation, biographical approaches, hearing and vision impairment,

Understanding the age stage (specific issues, diversity, challenges, etc.)

Lecture, self-awareness, practical exercises, peer reflection, group work, discussions, portfolio

Module exam

Diversity of life situations and realities of children and young people

Reflection of own experiences and attitudes towards childhood and adolescence

Development models, developmental pathways of childhood skills and everyday skills

Humanistic and constructivist conception of man

Fields of work, settings, objectives and role of occupational therapy with children and young people

Effects of selected disease and disorder patterns on activity and participation.

the occupational therapy process within the framework of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation with children and adolescents in standard situations

ascertain the concerns of children and young people, parents and other relevant persons

Basics of diagnostic findings and therapeutic measures for selected developmental disorders and clinical pictures of childhood and adolescence (e.g. attention deficit and hyperactivity syndrome, circumscribed developmental disorder of motor functions, autism spectrum disorder, infantile cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment)

Guidelines and evidence relevant to occupational therapy

Practical practice of selected parts of the occupational therapy process

The importance of play in the development of the child and in occupational therapy

Basics of parental work and counselling (reflection on different family systems, parenting styles, ...)

Lecture, discussion, group work, work assignments, case studies, practical exercises

Final exam

Development of the child (incl. prenatal development)

Cause, clinic, diagnostics, therapy, rehabilitation and prognosis of the most relevant congenital and acquired diseases, disabilities and malformations in childhood and adolescence relevant for occupational therapy:

Premature birth with risks and consequences, circumscribed developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, infantile cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, sensory disabilities and perceptual disorders, syndromes, muscle diseases, arm plexus paresis, dysraphism, tumours, multiple disabilities, etc.

Selected child and adolescent psychiatric problems

Raising awareness of rare diseases

Emergency measures and child protection, duties in the event of suspected threats to the welfare of children

Lecture, discussion, case studies, videos

Final exam

Overview of the departments of neurology, traumatology, orthopaedics, rheumatology

Selected diagnostic procedures:
free initial diagnosis, subject-specific assessments, hand findings, sensitivity findings, functional examination, examination of balance, tone, neuropsychological functions, etc.

Selected treatment methods:
joint protection, functional training, tone regulation, sensitivity training, physical methods,
specific ADL training and supply of aids,
basics of splint fabrication

lecture, practical exercises, group work, videos, accompanied self-study

Final exam: Knowledge retrieval and practical test

Basics of neurology

Basics of neuropsychology

Implementation and modification of the occupational therapy process in the context of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation for selected neurological and neuropsychological diseases and disorders such as insult, craniocerebral trauma, multiple sclerosis, neglect syndrome, apraxia, etc.

lecture, group work, case studies, problem-based learning

Final exam: Processing of case studies

Basics of orthopaedics, traumatology and rheumatology

Implementation and modification of the occupational therapy process within the framework of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation for selected clinical pictures in the fields of orthopaedics, traumatology and rheumatology

such as rheumatic diseases (arthrosis, arthritis), injuries and diseases of the upper extremity, especially the hand (tendons and nerve injuries ....), the lower extremity and the spine

lecture, group work, case solutions, problem-based learning

Final exam: Processing of case studies

Self-care

Theory on Expert*in/Noviz*in

Basics, basic skills: drama triangle, de-escalation, conflict management/resolution

Practical aspects of ethics and diversity

individual mentoring (competence development talks), practical exercises with and without acting patients, lecture, discussion, (peer)feedback, portfolio, group work

Module exam

PLP 2 - Reflection and feedback on internship documentation

Self-confrontation based on the practical experience in the context of self-awareness, Sekoan, resilience

growth mind set

Lecture/presentation, self-awareness, group discussions, (peer)feedback, group work, portfolio

Module exam

Development of a research question, documentation of the own research

Writing a concept

Presentation and critical reflection of your own work steps in a small group

give feedback to fellow students on their work process

Writing a literature review

Presentation of the literature review

Presentation of the work steps in small groups, feedback, peer feedback, text feedback

Module exam

Work steps of a literature review

Structure of a review

Read, present and discuss published reviews

Documentation of a systematic search in databases

Citation and preparation of a bibliography

Criteria for scientific writing

lecture, group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, practical exercises

Module exam

Practising first conversations

Clinical/professional reasoning

Application of the occupational therapy process with concrete implementation with client groups (planning, reflection and feedback)

Cooperation, communication and reflection within the team

Critical reflection and discussion of group dynamics (taking into account the roles of leadership, co-leadership and participants) in working with the client group

Reflection and discussion of ethical, intercultural, gender- and generation-specific as well as interprofessional aspects of practical work

Tutorial, feedback and peer feedback, critical reflection in the group, group work, discussion. Working with drama patients

Continuous assessment

Making initial calls,

Occupational therapy programs for groups

Leading and planning groups

Application of the occupational therapy process with concrete implementation with client groups (implementation with clients),

Theories on teamwork

Fall prevention, lifestyle redesign for different target groups, graphomotor skills, ZEPS, Ernergy conservation programs (Fatique....) and others

Lecture, group work and practical work with client groups

Continuous assessment

Focus on healthy ageing and equal health opportunities: transition, social isolation, lifestyle redesign, poverty in old age, mental health

community development framework

Standards of health promotion

Inclusion and quality of life

National and regional framework conditions for project implementation, financing possibilities

Project Management

Presentation technology

Lecture and discussion on the basics of community work and health promotion as well as project management

Ideas workshop for project development

Contact to community and stakeholders

Tutorials on project development with peer feedback

Practical exercises on presentation techniques

Concluding reflection

The practical implementation of the planned projects is possible within the framework of a subsequent internship or an optional module.

Final exam: Oral presentation of the projects with innovative methods

Critical self-reflection and evaluation with regard to communication and collaboration skills, motivation, innovation, agility and tolerance of ambiguity

Quality of the project and professional reasoning

ASchG, Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung, DSGV, basic principles of industrial science and industrial psychology with a focus on digitisation and older employees

Organisational framework: Tax forms in organisations, corporate culture, economic efficiency, mission

Ergonomic workplace design

Environmental design

Assessments and measurement methods

Body perception, biomechanics, spiral dynamics, analysis of the working posture, relief exercises

Mental stress, stress management, break management

Consulting and Coaching

Models for behavioural change

Lecture with activating methods and discussion

Case-based learning of basic knowledge with presentation and feedback,

Practical exercises: Video and photo analyses, testing of sitting and standing workstations, exercise instructions according to spiral dynamics, stress management

Self-awareness: body awareness exercises and analysis of one's own posture, possibilities of pain reduction

Case work in interprofessional team teaching with industrial psychology

Advanced training of the consulting competence in 5 steps

Final exam: Presentation of case studies, written posture analysis, reflection report on assessments and counselling situations, practical advice in the field and illustration of the process carried out in a written or oral report.

Reflection of the individual internship experience with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer

Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship

Free topics derived from the current internship situation

(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, peer group

Continuous assessment

Ergotherapeutic work under guidance and supervision with special emphasis on the following:

Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process

Work in intra- and interprofessional teams

Work organisation

Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Documentation

Applied evidence-based practice and professional reasoning

Supervised internship

Continuous assessment

Attendance of a further education course, event, congress, conference, open course, which supports the individual professional development of the respective students

individual

Continuous assessment

KE conversations (focus on own development - based on topics from self-awareness in the 3rd semester)

Theory of consulting concepts and practical exercises

Shared decision making

Role, tasks of (and demands on) the group management with focus on leadership competencies

Lecture, practical exercises with and without acting patients*, group work, (peer)feedback, discussions, portfolio

Final exam

Interdisciplinary tasks including practice: e.g.: specific documentation with special focus on goal development and formulation, enablement skills, diversity, professional reasoning

Institutional and legal framework of the internships

Advanced exercises for specific departments

lecture, presentations, discussions, (peer)feedback, group work, practical exercises, portfolio

Continuous assessment

Organisation and tasks of professional interest groups

Basics of marketing (services marketing, market, company and competitor analysis, means of communication in marketing, corporate identity and corporate design, ...)

performing, elaborating

Final exam: Project presentation

Profession, interprofessionality, multiprofessionality in an international context

Paradigms of the different professional groups involved in international comparison

Interprofessional cooperation - opportunities and challenges

Selected methods for coping with challenging situations

Analysis and processing of selected challenging situations from everyday therapeutic life (in interprofessional and international student teams)

presenting, elaborating, explorative

in interprofessional and international group settings

Final exam: Group presentation, reflection

Fundamentals of business administration

Legal, administrative, organisational and ethical requirements for the exercise of a freelance profession or the establishment and management of a practice

Predominantly performing, elaborating

Final exam: Final inspection in writing

Health Care and Health Policy in Austria

Data protection in the healthcare sector

Extracts relevant to the profession from medical law, social security law and labour law

Predominantly performing, elaborating

Final exam: written test

Reflection of individual practical experiences with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer

Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship

Free topics from the current internship situation

(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, (online if required) Peer group

Continuous assessment

occupational therapy under supervision with special emphasis on the following areas:

work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process

Work in intra- and interprofessional teams

Work organisation

Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Documentation (especially ICF orientation)

Applied evidence-based practice including professional reasoning

Supervised internship, portfolio, (peer) feedback

Continuous assessment

Interdisciplinary tasks such as: challenging situations with clients and/or in (inter)professional teams, seniority, documentation-practical application of occupational therapy models;

Feedback on PLP4 + PLP5 documentation and tasks

Free topics (especially in the areas of communication and cooperation with clients* and team)

Practical exercises, (peer)feedback, discussion, portfolio

Continuous assessment: Active participation in exercises as part of the course.

Role novice*in, novice*in expert*in

Tolerance of ambiguity

Application training, Future Workshop 1 (incl. free topics)

Key competencies (especially 4Ks) for innovative processes

Models on the topic of career entry/transition

lecture, practical exercises, group work, discussion, (peer)feedback, portfolio

Continuous assessment: Portfolio work, active participation in exercises as part of the course.

ATTENTION:
the workload for the bachelor's examination is located in the 5th semester, because the international FAB semester (6th semester) requires 30 ECTS credits to obtain a double degree.

The exam takes place at the end of the 6th semester.

Final exam: viva voce

Identification of the topic and formulation of the research question for Bachelor thesis 2

Creation of concepts 1 and 2

Presentation and reflection of the individual steps of the creation process in small groups and during supervision meetings

Planning of the methodical procedure

Presentation of the respective work results, discussion, feedback, peer feedback

Continuous assessment: Preparation and submission of a feasible Bachelor thesis concept that meets the requirements of the course of studies

Tasks and guidelines for the Bachelor thesis

Phases of the research process: topic identification, literature research, concept development, literature processing, implementation and evaluation of the methodological steps, writing the paper, editing

Basic principles for planning, implementation and evaluation of selected empirical and theoretical research methods such as interview, focus group, questionnaire, literature work (text analysis, review, etc.)

academic writing and reviewing

good scientific practice and quality criteria for research

lecture, group work, exercises, discussion, feedback

Continuous assessment: active participation in the Bachelor thesis supervision appointments