Overview

Occupational Therapy is one of the Allied Medical professionals that focuses on improving the health status and life pattern of individuals through specific activities and programs. The main goal for the occupational therapy is to enable people with disabilities to do the basic daily-life functions safely and independently. By doing so, people with disabilities will be more confident and this will help them in merging effectively with the society.

The Department of Occupational Therapy envisions preparing an innovative professional therapist, lifelong learners, educators, competent scientist-practitioners and recognized leaders in the field of Occupational Therapy that enhance health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to training client centered and occupation  based practitioners, researchers and professional leaders in order to provide culturally adjusted habilitation, rehabilitation services that promote health and wellness for clients with disability and non-disability-related needs. Our primary value reflects in the aspiration to maintain our reputation as a leading academic program through a process of continuous self-evaluation, improvements and expansion of the frontiers of our academic field both in teaching, training and research, and to encompass areas beyond the traditional parameters of occupational therapy.

Vision

The Department of Occupational Therapy keeps pace with the latest developments in the field by communicating with the latest international universities and health professions unions in the field of Occupational Therapy through scientific and practical workshops and student exchange between universities. The department always seeks to provide the best levels in terms of educational quality and training services for students in all fields

Mission

The Occupational Therapy Department is considered one of the medical specialties that plays an important role in providing medical care to the community. In terms of working to restore the lost function of the affected organ or part through the latest scientific and practical methods appropriate to the injury or disease. The university seeks to prepare graduates with high ethics and professional skills that enable them to occupy good practical positions in various Palestinian institutions concerned with providing services that would improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in Palestine

Goals

Occupational Therapy is one of the Allied Medical professionals that focuses on improving the health status and life pattern of individuals through specific activities and programs. The main goal for the occupational therapy is to enable people with disabilities to do the basic daily-life functions safely and independently. By doing so, people with disabilities will be more confident and this will help them in merging effectively with the society.

Career of Graduates

Graduates of this program are expected to be qualified to work in different fields  such as:

  • Hospitals.
  •  Rehabilitation centers.
  •  Clinics.
  •  Sport clubs.
  • Schools.
  •  And elderly centers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in their endeavors.

The Value of Teaching and Learning

Use theoretical knowledge and practical professional skills according to the international standards of the Occupational therapy programs, in general, and to the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Association (WFOT) in particular.

Distinguished Location

Apply knowledge and skills in both in information-management and information-technology in order to deliver health-care services according to the formal policy and high-quality services.

Supportive Community

Demonstrate an appreciation of the diverse interdisciplinary perspectives and collaboration, and expanding the perception of possible impacts of the public health problems on general communities and different populations.

Study Environment

Manage effective documentation of the professional contents and medical records related to all occupational therapy services for all relevant stakeholder.

Evaluation and Analysis

Implement standardized assessments and formal testing procedures with various populations and age-groups, and interpreting the outcome measures in a professional way in the context of socio-cultural factors. 

Developing Plans

Develop and implement occupation-centered intervention plans for clients in current practice settings: adult physical rehabilitation, mental health and pediatric settings.

Preparation for the Labor Market

Create individualized client centered and occupation based educational program that prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a Certified Occupational Therapist. 

Local Community

Identify the social, political, economic and cultural issues in a diverse society that impact the ability of individuals, communities and populations (clients) to participate in meaningful occupations.

Competencies and Capabilities

Achieve entry level core competences

Defining Responsibilities

Critically analyze current professional trends and articulate the role and responsibility of the practitioner to reflect changes in service delivery and policies, and to identify opportunities in emerging practice areas.

Professional Development

Demonstrate accountability for legal scope of practice, professional standards, and Code-of-Ethics. The graduates are expected to engage as lifelong-learners with the goal of advancing the profession of Occupational therapy.

Leadership and Values

Demonstrate leadership qualities while promoting the profession and convey the unique value of occupational therapy.

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