Curricula

Objectives

Aim of the course:
On this course, you will learn to understand aspects of the structure and functioning of the human body from the perspective of occupational therapy.

Course competencies:
Expertise in theoretical basis of rehabilitation and occupational therapy

Intended learning outcome:
You understand and know how to use terminology related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You understand the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists. You are able to describe the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands. You are able to identify by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands.
You understand the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
You know how to assess mobility of an upper limb, production of muscle force, fine motor skills and the sense of touch in its different forms.
You know the basics of making upper limb orthoses and understand their significance as part of the rehabilitation process.

Content

The core contents of the course include the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and the terminology related to it, including the structure and basic functioning of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints and muscles) regarding the body parts that are of key importance for occupational therapists: upper limb, torso, shoulder girdle and cervical spine. Students also examine physiology, specifically the structure and functioning of the circulatory system, the structure and functioning of the respiratory system, the structure and basic functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the sensory systems. The content additionally includes rehabilitation of an upper limb from the perspective of occupational therapy, including assessing the mobility of the upper limb, production of muscle force, fine motor skills and the sense of touch, and making upper limb orthoses.

Further information for students

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You know how to name terms related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You recognise the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists. You are able to describe the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands. You are able to find by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands. You are able to name the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Satisfactory 2
You know how to define terms related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You are able to describe the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists. You are able to explain the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands. You find and identify by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands. You are able to explain the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You know how to define and use terms related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You are able to describe how the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems function for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists. You are able to explain and give examples of the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands. You identify by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands. You are able to explain the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Very good 4
You know how to define, use and interpret terms related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You are able to describe how the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems function for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists, and you can integrate your knowledge. You are able to explain and give examples and justifications concerning the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands. You identify and are able to interpret by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands. You are able to explain the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their functioning as well as integrate your knowledge.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You know how to define, use and interpret terms related to musculoskeletal anatomy. You are able to describe how the basic structural aspects of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of organ systems function for the part of systems that play a key role for occupational therapists as well as integrate your knowledge and apply what you have learned in practice. You are able to explain and give examples and justifications concerning the structure, role and functioning of key muscles and joints essentially associated with moving the torso and upper limbs and using the hands, and apply what you have learned in practice. You identify and are able to interpret by palpation key anatomical structures of the body, especially those needed for using the hands. You are able to explain the basic structures and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems and apply your knowledge in practice.