BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPIRITUAL CARE
PRESENTATION
The bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Spiritual Care aims to train highly trained professionals to work in different health and rehabilitation contexts, with a humanized and integrative view of care. The occupational therapist is a professional who contributes to the promotion of autonomy and quality of life of individuals and groups, acting directly in the prevention, rehabilitation and inclusion of people with disabilities, limitations or physical, mental and emotional disorders in light with Christianity.
Estimated duration of 48 months. Being:
Stage 1- General courses / components;
Stage 2- Specific courses / components and the preparation of the senior paper (dissertation or thesis) under direct guidance of an advisor;
Stage 3- Minor courses / components;
Stage 4- Practicum Education (internships);
The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and lifelong education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS:
Dr. Marcela Martins
Dean of Academic Relations at VCCU
Dr. Gabriela Machado
Head professor at the School of Health Sciences
COURSEWORK PLAN
GENERAL EDUCATION
- Introduction to the whole person formation
- Communication I (oral)
- Communication II (written)
- Ethics and Professionalism for Health
- Human Rights and Social Inclusion
- Human Formation and Spirituality
- Public Policies and Collective Health
- Human Anatomy
- Human Neurophysiology
- Biostatistics
- Sustainability and Public Health
- Research, Teaching, and Extension
- Foundations of Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Developing Helping Skills
HOURS
45
45
45
45
45
45
60
60
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
MAJOR EDUCATION
- Fundamentals of Ocupational Therapyy
- Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity
- Life Cycle and Human Development
- Ocupational Therapy and Physical Health
- Ocupational Therapy and Mental Health
- Evaluation and Intervention for the Autistic Spectrum
- Assistive Technologies and Acessibility
- Physical and Functional Rehabilitation
- Ocupational Therapy for Vulnerable Populations
- Introduction to
- Ocupational Therapy for Pediatrics
- Ocupational Therapy for the Elderly
- Ocupational Therapy for Workers
- Ocupational Therapy for Hospitals
- Ocupational Therapy in Traumathology and Orthopedics
- Ocupational Therapy for Communities
- Therapeutical Resources for Ocupational Therapy
HOURS
60
60
60
60
60
45
45
90
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
90
CREDITS
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
MINOR EDUCATION
- Introduction to Ocupational Therapy for Schools
- Intervention Practices for Children and Adolescents
- Ocupational Therapy and Paleative Care
HOURS
45
45
45
CREDITS
3
3
3
PRACTICUM EDUCATION
- Practice I: Physical Health and Rehabilitation
- Practice II: Mental Health and Vulnerable Populations
- Practice III: Pediatrics and Special Education
HOURS
120
120
120
CREDITS
8
8
8
REASONS TO COMPLETE MY ONLINE COURSE AT VCCU
You can watch classes from anywhere in the world (online – live).
We have interactive classes through the VLE platform, taught by quality professors.
You are able to interact online with fellow students and professors inside and outside the virtual classroom.
You can access VCCU virtual resources from any device.
We have accredited degree programs.
You can get the same experience as students from all over the world.