Syllabus Information

1. General information

1.1. Aims of the course

The subject and its expected outcomes respond to the following approaches and objectives:

The general objective of this subject is that the student, from the knowledge of its contents, is able to explain and understand the concept and basic theories of Psychology, basic psychopathologies in childhood, adolescence and old age, therapy techniques and behaviour modification from different paradigms and the basic aspects of communication in therapeutic processes.

"These approaches and objectives are aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/), so that the acquisition of the such that the acquisition of the subject learning outcomes provides training and competence to contribute to some extent to their achievement."

SDG 3. Health and well-being

SDG 4: Education and quality

SDG 5. Gender equality

SDG 10: Reducing Inequalities

SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve goals

1.2. Context and importance of this course in the degree

It is a subject that forms part of the group of subjects corresponding to the field of study of basic health sciences and is integrated in the subject of Psychology. It is taken in the 2nd year of the Occupational Therapy Degree as a continuation of the course taught in the 1st year. It aims to train students to work taking into account the different aspects that form part of the psychological reality of the user and enable them to deal with the cognitive alterations associated with different illnesses.

1.3. Recommendations to take this course

It is necessary for the student to work on a daily basis not only on theoretical knowledge for the efficient development of their profession as an occupational therapist, but also to acquire and develop the necessary competences that enable them to empathise and relate efficiently with their users and family members.

2. Learning goals

2.1. Competences

Based on ORDER CIN/729/2009, of 18 March, which establishes the requirements for the verification of official university degrees that enable the exercise of the profession of Occupational Therapist, in this subject we will work on:

A) Professional autonomy and responsibility to:

* Recognise one's own limitations and the need to maintain and update one's professional competence, giving special importance to learning new knowledge and techniques autonomously and to motivation for quality.

* Know, critically assess and know how to use sources of information to obtain, organise, interpret and communicate scientific, health, socio-health and social information, preserving the confidentiality of the data.

B) Knowledge of Occupational Therapy to:
* Understand the conceptual foundations of the occupational nature of human beings and the performance of their occupations throughout the life cycle.

D) Professional, clinical and community relations in order to:
* Acquire and develop skills, abilities and practical experience in the socio-health and community context.

* Develop professional practice with respect for other professionals, acquiring teamwork skills.

E) Communication skills in order to:
* Establish assertive interpersonal communication with all relevant interlocutors during the Occupational Therapy process.

* Transmit oral and written information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

In addition, the student must acquire the competence to:

Know and understand the knowledge of Pedagogy, Psychology and Psychopathology applicable to human beings at all stages of the life cycle in order to be able to evaluate, synthesise and apply Occupational Therapy treatments.

ACCORDING TO THE MEMORANDUM VERIFIED BY ANECA of the Degree in Occupational Therapy, the competences we will work on will be the following:

Specific competences:

1.Knowledge and ability to apply Psychology within the context of Occupational Therapy.
2.Ability to communicate effectively with the user, families, social groups and other professionals.

General/Cross-cutting Competences:

1. Ability to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
2. Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
3. Ethical commitment or deontological attitudes in accordance with the profession of therapist, integrating humanistic, scientific and technical perspectives.
4. Motivation in the profession.
5. Ability and attitudes to work as part of a team in an intra- and interdisciplinary manner.
6. Ability to adapt to diverse and novel situations with a humanistic attitude, scientific and technical knowledge, and creativity.

2.2. Learning goals

In order to pass this subject, the student must demonstrate the following results...

1. Be able to apply the contents of psychology taught within the field of Health Sciences, and especially within the context of Occupational Therapy, and create individualised programmes that respond to the needs of the patient, their environment, carers, family members and other professionals.
2. Adequately apply effective communication techniques with the user, families, social groups and other professionals.
3. Evaluate and analyse the information available from different texts, and synthesise the results obtained in a clear and coherent manner.
4. Work in a team, sharing knowledge and experiences that enable the improvement of professional activity, always showing an attitude of respect towards one's own work and that of others.

2.3. Importance of learning goals

The learning outcomes obtained in the subject are important because...

They will allow the student to be better prepared to understand the theoretical and methodological foundations of Psychology in the field of Occupational Therapy with a bio-psycho-social vision of the human being and therefore, be better able to start planning professional action in situations of psychological vulnerability of the user throughout their life cycle.

3. Assessment (1st and 2nd call)

3.1. Assessment tasks (description of tasks, marking system and assessment criteria)

The student must demonstrate that he/she has achieved the intended learning outcomes by means of the following assessment activities

- Assessment activities

1- Written exam:

It consists of an objective theoretical-practical test of questions of precision and relation of concepts. The exam will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions with 3 options where only one is correct. The formula to determine the mark is [Correct - (Errors / No. items - 1)]/3.

2- Evaluation of the practicals:

The practicals will consist of the development of cases in one of the pathologies that Occupational Therapy intervenes, from the approach of the subject. The following will be taken into account:

- Attendance.

- Active and efficient participation, in class and externally.

- Development of group work on the different cases worked on from the point of view of the subject.

The student must demonstrate that he/she knows how to apply the theoretical bases of the subject in the resolution of questions or practical cases, with precise, clear and well-argued language.

3. Group work (learning outcome no. 3).

It aims to stimulate initiative and creativity, the handling of documentary sources, the structuring of a logical discourse and the search for and achievement of a conclusive synthesis.

The final grade for the subject is weighted as follows:

- 40% the mark for the final exam for the whole subject.

- 40% the mark for the practicals and the activities that the student will complete.

- 20% the score for the group work.

In order to pass the course, it is essential to obtain a 5 or more in the exam grade. Likewise, the average of the different sections will have to be greater or equal to 5 points.

4. Methodology, learning tasks, syllabus and resources

4.1. Methodological overview

The learning process designed for this subject is based on the following:

The combination of theoretical classes in large groups, practical classes in small groups and special emphasis on personal study.

4.2. Learning tasks

The programme offered to the student to help him/her achieve the expected results comprises the following activities...

1- Face-to-face theory classes in a large group (38 hours) (learning outcome 1,2,3)

Explanation and guidance for the personal study of the different contents of the subject, aiming at the acquisition of competences and learning outcomes. All the resources of direction and interaction will be used, as well as support in the different audiovisual media.

2- Practical classes in groups (22 hours) (learning outcome nº4).

3- Group work (24 hours) (learning outcome 3).

4- Evaluation and personal study (66 h) (learning outcome nº1,2,3,4,).

From the rest of the indicated activities, the learner should take responsibility for the creation of structured schemes and work programmes and in the context of the time spent on other subjects. It should represent the transition from motivation, fostered by the learning activities described above, to the autonomous exercise of will.

4.3. Syllabus

Block 1: Psychological response to illness

Block 2: General psychopathology in childhood:

• Intellectual disability
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Conduct disorders in childhood
• Other situations that affect development during childhood

Block 3: Disorders in adulthood:

• Neuropsychological disorders
• Personality disorders
• Acquired brain damage
• Neurodegenerative disease

4.4. Course planning and calendar

Schedule of face-to-face sessions and presentation of assignments

• Theoretical classes in large groups: 1.5 h/week throughout the course.
• Practical classes in small groups: 2 h/week in the 2nd term.
• Submission of group work: 2nd term.
• Final theory exam of the whole course: date according to official announcement.

4.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

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