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Nursing and Health Sciences Department

Program Strengths

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    First 4-year Occupational Therapy Department in Daegu-Gyeongbuk

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    The only graduate school for Occupational Therapy in Gyeongbuk

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    Key department of Gyeongsangbuk-do's Leading University for Dementia Overcoming

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    Curriculum for Sensory Development Rehabilitation Qualification

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    Opportunity to obtain a National qualification for Assistive Technologists

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    Professional Occupational Therapist Training Program Operation (Specialized Dementia Occupational Therapy, Specialized Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, Dysphagia Rehabilitation Specialist Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Specialist Occupational Therapy)

Structured educational process for fostering innovative professional occupational therapists.

  • First Year

    General Education/Fundamentals

    General Education

    • Leadership of Sharing and Caring
    • Critical Thinking and Writing
    • Basic Coding and Problem Solving


    Fundamentals

    • Medical Terminology
    • Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology
    • Functional Anatomy for Occupational Therapy
    • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
    • Activity Analysis
  • Second Year

    Fundamentals

    Fundamentals

    • Neuroanatomy for Occupational Therapy
    • Clinical Kinesiology
    • Public Health
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Neuroscience


    Assessment and Evaluation

    • Physical Assessment and Training
    • Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Training
    • Child Assessment and Evaluation
  • Third Year

    Advanced Major Courses

    Advanced Major Courses

    • Neurological Occupational Therapy
    • Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy
    • Mental and Social Occupational Therapy
    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy


    Intervention Approach

    • Sensory Processing and Intervention
    • Physical Therapy and Training
    • Sensory and Cognitive Rehabilitation
    • Activities of Daily Living
  • Fourth Year

    Specialized Professional Education

    Major Training

    • Sensory Rehabilitation Facility Training
    • Clinical Field Training in Occupational Therapy(Clinical Training 1,000 hours)


    Specialization

    • Understanding Children with Disabilities
    • Elderly Occupational Therapy
    • Community Rehabilitation
    • Assistive Technology
    • Creative Design

Student Activities

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    Dementia Partner Club and Dementia Supporter Activities, Participation in Community-based Dementia Respite Care Programs

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    Academic and Volunteer Club activities related to the major, Annual Occupational Therapy Academic Festival 

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    Motivation Programs, Career Development Programs, Job Competency Enhancement Programs, Mentoring Programs, etc.

Career after Graduation

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Medical Institutions
  • University Hospitals, General Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Elderly Care Hospitals
Public Service and Quasi-governmental Agencies
  • Public Health Official, Medical Technology Official, Dementia Relief Center, Mental Health Welfare Center, Korea Disabled Employment Agency, Road Traffic Authority, National Health Insurance Service, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service
Research Institutes
  • Researcher at University and General Hospitals
Educational Institutions
  • Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and Education Offices
Local Society
  • Disabled Welfare Centers, Disabled-specialized Kindergartens, Day Care Centers, Child Development Institutes and Centers (Startup and Operation possible)

Certificates Related to the Major

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Certifications
  • Occupational Therapist License (Ministry of Health and Welfare), Sensory Development Rehabilitation Specialist, Sensory Integration Therapist, Dementia Specialist Occupational Therapist, Psycho-spiritual Activity Instructor, Specialized Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, Cognitive Activity Instructor, Assistive Technologist, etc.