Study programme: Occupational Therapy 

Programme type: Bachelor (Bc.)
Study mode: full time
Programme duration: 3 years

This three year course is for students that completed adequate secondary school with certificate.

This bachelor programme has taken place at the Department of rehabilitation studies at the Faculty of health care studies, University of West Bohemia since 2008/2009. This course is based on the latest rehabilitation theories and concepts.

Occupational therapy is part of allied health care professions with the aim to maximise the quality of life. This profession applies the biophysical social model to meet the individual needs. This profession is constantly evolving and finds its use not only in healthcare settings, but even in social, pedagogic and technical areas. Over the recent years this profession has rapidly grown and most importantly, it is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science.

Our graduates are able independently apply therapeutic and preventative interventions to improve and maintain quality of life of the individuals. Moreover, they are able to create short and long treatment plan as a part of the rehabilitation process. They use meaningful and creative activities to improve the physical aspects such as muscle strength, range of movement and coordination of the impaired parts. Practicing meaningful activities of daily living and promoting independence of patients are unique interventions among all health care professions. Furthermore, this profession focus on communication skills of the patients and their cognitive impairment as a part of the multidisciplinary team. Occupational therapists are able to identify and evaluate the use of small aids and further adaptations to the patient's home or work environment to enable them to live their life to fullest. Finally, they always work closely with the client and his/her family to ensure the consistency in the rehabilitation process.