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Occupational therapy in Belgium and Spain

Occupational therapy in Belgium and Spain. Freya De Vroede Astrid Peeters Estibaliz Fernandez Goméz. Occupational therapy in Belgium (Brussels ) = ergotherapie  Greek word: " ergos " = work .  Old name = arbeidstherapie / labortherapy , but it’s outdated.

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Occupational therapy in Belgium and Spain

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  1. Occupationaltherapy in Belgium and Spain Freya De VroedeAstrid Peeters Estibaliz Fernandez Goméz

  2. Occupationaltherapy in Belgium(Brussels)= ergotherapie  Greek word: "ergos" = work.  Old name =arbeidstherapie / labortherapy, but it’soutdated

  3. HUB • Hogeschool - Universiteit Brussel= Graduate school – University Brussels • Campus terranova • In the centre of Brussels • Healthcare

  4. History

  5. History of OT Development + legalrecognitionof OT in Belgium from1945 • After WW2: a structuredmanner of revalidation of the woundedpeople • In 1965:= certificate of “labortherapy” • Onlysince 1992 = certificate of graduated in occupationaltherapy (Vercruysse), (le Granse, van Hartingsveldt, & Kinébanian, 2012)

  6. History of OT Study of occupationaltherapyandprofessionalization: • Since2003-2004: Bachelor in OT • Since2011-2012 connectionyearto master in OT in the Flanders • Since 2012-2013: master in OT in the Flanders (Vercruysse), (le Granse, van Hartingsveldt, & Kinébanian, 2012)

  7. Bachelor

  8. Study of OT • Bachelor of 3 years • 60 creditseachyear • First year: analysis of the normal human functioninganddiscover the job of an OT • Second year: analysis of disturbedfunctioning / diseasesanddevelopping the professional skills • Thirdyear: a lot of internships/practice, indepentleyworking, literatureand practical thesis andanexperienceabroad

  9. OT vs. other disciplines • OT : focus on activities of the daily life • Overlap  making good agreements with other disciplines

  10. Courses first year • Fundamentals of occupationaltherapy • Human sciences • Philosophyandethics • Psychology (basic knowledge, adultsandchildren) • Psychomotoricdevelopment • Biomedicalsciences • Anatomyandfysiology • Pathology • Organisation of the health care • Cleanicalreasoning, therapeuthic skills, social skills • Scientificeducation • EvidenceBasedPractice !!

  11. Courses second year • Human sciences • Philosophyandethics 2 • Biomedicalsciences • Neuroscience • Biomechanics (~fysiotherapy) • Specificsciencesand skills about target groups • Fysical en geriatricrevalidation • Psychiatryandgerontopsychiatrie • Developmentaldysfunctions • Scientificeducation • Evidencebasedpractice 2 !!!

  12. Courses thirdyear • Philosophyandethics3 • Practical skills: • Fysicalandgeriatricrevalidation • Psychiatricandgerontopsychiatricrevalidation • Development dysfunctions • Professional development: • Cleanicalreasoning • A LOT OF PRACTICE (internships) withrapportation • Practical andliteraturethesis

  13. Final grades • Theoreticalexams • Individualandgrouptasks • Practical exams • Internshipgrade = important

  14. Work

  15. Workfields In Belgium we canwork in: • mental health • geriatrics • Developmental problems (children) • physical rehabilitation It’s easy tofindwork, especially in geriatrics. • NEW: Independent occupationaltherapist

  16. Wide spread of possibilities BUT! • Learning about a lot of different targetgroups in different situationsandhowto.. • Observatethem • Givethemadvice • Treatthem • Care forthem

  17. Practical experience

  18. Practical experience: Belgium ≠ Spain HUB: + practice with children from the childrensdaycare + practice with patiënts from the daycare center (located in or next to our school)

  19. Project abroad

  20. International development • At HUB  It's obligated! Ourchoice: TAPAS in Poland = Therapy for All Patiënts in All Situations http://www.therapy-tapas.org/

  21. TAPAS • Association of a multi-disciplinar team • Coming form Spain, Belgium, Finland, Poland and Denmark. • Organise different projects across different countries. For example: Poland = our chance to have aninternationalexperience http://www.therapy-tapas.org/

  22. References • le Granse, M., van Hartingsveldt, M., & Kinébanian, A. (2012). Grondslagen van de Ergotherapie. Amsterdam: Reed Business. • TAPAS. (sd). Opgeroepen op november 25, 2013, van http://www.therapy-tapas.org/ • Vercruysse, L. (sd). PPT. Klinisch Redeneren en Ergo Fundamenten 1a. HUB.

  23. Occupationaltherapy in Spain(Burgos)

  24. History

  25. Goal • Train health professionals who are specialized in evaluating the skills of people to perform the activities of daily life and to intervene when they are at risk for damage.

  26. History of OT • Doctor in Medicine Heliodorus Ruiz García introduced OT studies in Spain in 1960. • In 1959 nurses had moved to France for training in OT and returned in 1961 being the first occupational therapists in Spain.

  27. History of OT • In 1964 the National School of Occupational Therapy is created in Madrid. • In 1967 these studies were regulated, whose duration was set at three years. • Studies of OT are recognized as university studies since 1990.

  28. Degree

  29. OT in the University of Burgos • Faculty of Humanities and Education. • University degree (4 years) • On campus (full time classroom courses) • Required 240 credits

  30. OT in the University of Burgos • Courses: health sciences, social sciences and therapy. • More theoretical than practical. • OT is more conducted towards psychology

  31. General skills • Professional autonomy and accountability. • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy. • Occupational Therapy Process and professional reasoning. • Professionals, clinics and community relations. • Communication skills.

  32. Courses first year Basic knowledgesabouthumanfuncionating and otherresources (60 credits) • Fundamentals of OT • Healthsciences: • Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. • Social sciences: • Phycology • Scientificknowledge: • Technicalenglish, resources and tools, documentacion and communication

  33. Courses second year • Health sciences: • Pathology • Social sciences: • Sociology, bioethics and law, pedagogy… • OT knowledge: • Work on ADL in self-maintenance tasks, activities for independence in the built environment and the community… Basic knowledgesaboutpathology and treatments (60 credits)

  34. Courses third year Improving the scientific knowledge, developing professional skills(60 credits) • Healthsciences: • Pathology, • Social sciences: • Cognitivediseases • Scientificknowledge: • Research, methods of investigation. • OT knowledge • Ergonomy, OT in physicaldisiases. • Optionalsubjects • 4 weeks of internship

  35. Courses fourth year • Health sciences: • Prosthesis and orthesis  • Social sciences: • Group interventions • Optional subjects • 8 weeks of internship • Thesis Independentwork, especialization, internship (60 credits)

  36. Work

  37. Work opportunities • Hospital • Psychiatrist • Nursing home (old’s people home) • Social work center • Independent occupational therapist

  38. Associations • APETO(Asociación Profesional Española de Terapia Ocupacional) • APATO (Asociación Profesional Andaluza de Terapeutas Ocupacionales ) • ABETO( Asociación Burgalesa de Estudiantes de Terapia Ocupacional)

  39. Goals • The creation of professional associations in the different Autonomous Communities. • The promotion of the group of occupational therapists and self-help . • Continuous training. • The legal advice both nationally and internationally . • Linking with other associations.

  40. Research articles • TOG(Revista Terapia Ocupacional Galicia) • Portal de terapia ocupacional en español.

  41. Thank you for your attention

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