Course: Czech School of PT&OT - Interdisciplinary Approach in PT & OT

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Course title Czech School of PT&OT - Interdisciplinary Approach in PT & OT
Course code FYT/BIP1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Svobodová Alena, Mgr. DiS.
  • Klášterecká Romana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vyskotová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolářová Barbora, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Movement Imagery - with focus on the specific use as diagnostic and therapeutic tool, use of 3D glasses for movement imagery - Psychosomatics - as an interdisciplinary field exploring the relationships among social, psychological, behavioral factors on physical processes and quality of life and vice versa - Speech vs. voice therapy - the possibilities of intervention and cooperation among members of the interdisciplinary team - Breathing techniques - with the specific use for improving and controlling the conditions of a patient as well as therapist - Interdisciplinary approach in pregnancy and post-partum

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils, Laboratory Work, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes

Students have practical insights into the concept of interdiscilinary approach within the wide spectrum of diagnosis treated by PTs and OTs. Students have practical insights into the neurophysiological basis of the Movement Imagery and how to use it in various tasks. Students have practical insights into the role of positive/negative impact of psychosomatics on patients/therapists life. Students have practical insights into the broader therapeutic fields that can have an impact on patients/therapists life/diagnosis. Students gain basic skills in the use of various breathing techniques for altering the patient's mental and physical condition. Students have basic skills within the interdisciplinary coordination of the PT/OT team.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Attendance of the lectures, seminars and active participation workshops. Participation on the virtual mobility and submission of a project with focus on the interdisciplinarity in a chosen patient.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Applied Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Occupational Therapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter