Occupational therapy in Belgium and Spain Freya De

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 Old name = arbeidstherapie / labortherapy, but it’s outdated

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

History

History of OT Development + legal recognition of OT in Belgium from 1945 After WW 2: a structured manner of revalidation of the wounded people In 1965: = certificate of “labor therapy” Only since 1992 = certificate of graduated in occupational therapy (Vercruysse), (le Granse, van Hartingsveldt, & Kinébanian, 2012)

History of OT Study of occupational therapy and professionalization: Since 2003 -2004: Bachelor in OT Since 2011 -2012 connection year to master in OT in the Flanders Since 2012 -2013: master in OT in the Flanders (Vercruysse), (le Granse, van Hartingsveldt, & Kinébanian, 2012)

Bachelor

Study of OT Bachelor of 3 years 60 credits each year First year: analysis of the normal human functioning and discover the job of an OT Second year: analysis of disturbed functioning / diseases and developping the professional skills Third year: a lot of internships/practice, indepentley working, literature and practical thesis and an experience abroad

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

Courses first year Fundamentals of occupational therapy Human sciences Philosophy and ethics Psychology (basic knowledge, adults and children) Psychomotoric development Biomedical sciences Anatomy and fysiology Pathology Organisation of the health care Cleanical reasoning, therapeuthic skills, social skills Scientific education Evidence Based Practice !!

Courses second year Human sciences Philosophy and ethics 2 Biomedical sciences Neuroscience Biomechanics (~fysiotherapy) Specific sciences and skills about target groups Fysical en geriatric revalidation Psychiatry and gerontopsychiatrie Developmental dysfunctions Scientific education Evidence based practice 2 !!!

Courses third year Philosophy and ethics 3 Practical skills: Fysical and geriatric revalidation Psychiatric and gerontopsychiatric revalidation Development dysfunctions Professional development: Cleanical reasoning A LOT OF PRACTICE (internships) with rapportation Practical and literature thesis

Final grades Theoretical exams Individual and grouptasks Practical exams Internship grade = important

Work

Workfields In Belgium we can work in: mental health geriatrics Developmental problems (children) physical rehabilitation It’s easy to find work, especially in geriatrics. NEW: Independent occupational therapist

Wide spread of possibilities BUT! Learning about a lot of different targetgroups in different situations and how to. . - Observate them - Give them advice - Treat them - Care for them

Practical experience

Practical experience: Belgium ≠ Spain Year Belgium Spain First year 2 x 3 days of observation 2 days of observation Second year 3 weeks + 4 weeks internship 4 days of observation Third year 8 weeks + 7 weeks internship 4 weeks of internship Fourth year 8 weeks of internship HUB: + practice with children from the childrensdaycare + practice with patiënts from the daycare center (located in or next to our school)

Project abroad

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

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

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 1 a. HUB.

Occupational therapy in Spain (Burgos)

History

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.

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.

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.

Degree

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

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

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

Courses first year Basic knowledges about human funcionating and other resources (60 credits) O Fundamentals of OT O Health sciences: O Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. O Social sciences: O Phycology O Scientific knowledge: O Technical english, resources and tools, documentacion and communication

Courses second year Basic knowledges about pathology and treatments (60 credits) � 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…

Courses third year Improving the scientific knowledge, developing professional skills(60 credits) � Health sciences: � Pathology, � Social sciences: �Cognitive diseases � Scientific knowledge: � Research, methods of investigation. � OT knowledge � Ergonomy, OT in physical disiases. � Optional subjects � 4 weeks of internship

Courses fourth year Independent work, especialization, internship (60 credits) � Health sciences: � Prosthesis and orthesis � Social sciences: �Group interventions � Optional subjects � 8 weeks of internship � Thesis

Work

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

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

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.

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

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