OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The aim of the Occupational Therapy Department is to train occupational therapists who adhere to national and international professional standards and possess ethical values. These qualifications include organizing individual and collective activity plans based on occupational therapy principles, researching the impact of activities on health and well-being, planning and monitoring therapeutic activities, informing individuals and the community about activities, ensuring the sustainable and healthy use of activity resources, and conducting activity supervision.

Clinical Occupational Therapist: They can provide rehabilitation services to individuals by working in hospitals, clinics or health centers. These services generally aim to support patients' return to activities of daily living and increase their independence.

Community Health Occupational Therapist: They can take part in projects in community centers, health institutions or government institutions to increase general health awareness and improve the quality of life of the society. These projects can often include topics such as elderly care, integration of disabled individuals and prevention of work accidents.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist: They can work in hospitals or clinics and provide services on motor skill development, manual skills, play therapy and daily living activities in children. In neonatal intensive care units, they can provide early intervention to support the development of premature babies.