Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
PRESENTATITON
The bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy aims to instruct 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 of 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
GENERAL EDUCATION
CODE / COURSE / COMPONENT
- GEN – Introduction to the whole person formation
- GEN – Communication I (oral)
- GEN – Communication II (written)
- GEN – Ethics and Professionalism for Health
- GEN – Human Rights and Social Inclusion
- GEN – Human Formation and Spirituality
- GEN – Public Policies and Collective Health
- GEN – Human Anatomy
- GEN – Human Neurophysiology
- GEN – Biostatistics
- GEN – Sustainability and Public Health
- GEN – Research, Teaching, and Extension
- GEN – Foundations of Theology
- GEN – Systematic Theology
- GEN – 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
CODE / COURSE / COMPONENT
- OTSC – Fundamentals of Ocupational Therapyy
- OTSC – Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity
- OTSC – Life Cycle and Human Development
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy and Physical Health
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy and Mental Health
- OTSC – Evaluation and Intervention for the Autistic Spectrum
- OTSC – Assistive Technologies and Acessibility
- OTSC – Physical and Functional Rehabilitation
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy for Vulnerable Populations
- OTSC – Introduction to Ocupational Therapy for Pediatrics
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy for the Elderly
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy for Workers
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy for Hospitals
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy in Traumathology and Orthopedics
- OTSC – Ocupational Therapy for Communities
- OTSC – 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
CODE / COURSE / COMPONENT
- ELEC – Introduction to Ocupational Therapy for Schools
- ELEC – Intervention Practices for Children and Adolescents
- ELEC – Ocupational Therapy and Paleative Care
HOURS
45
45
45
CREDITS
3
3
3
PRACTICUM EDUCATION
CODE / COURSE / COMPONENT
- PRAC – Integrating Practice I
- PRAC – Integrating Practice II
- PRAC – Integrating Practice III
HOURS
120
120
120
CREDITS
8
8
8
REASONS TO COMPLETE MY ONLINE COURSE AT VCCU
You can take 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.