The Occupational Therapy department aims to train personnel who will help treat movement disorders and losses that occur due to any health problem. Occupational therapists have many responsibilities in terms of reintegrating individuals with excuses into society. Students who receive education in this department work under the supervision or control of an occupational therapist throughout their professional lives. The opportunity to receive education in this field is gained with the associate degree education provided by universities. The increase in health institutions in parallel with the population growth rate creates a wide field of activity. Patience, dedication, discipline and professional awareness are essential for the physiological rehabilitation of sick individuals.
Students who graduate from the Occupational Therapy program have the title of Occupational Therapy Technician and can work as technicians. The Occupational Therapy program,
Students who graduate from the Occupational Therapy program have the title of Occupational Therapy Technician and can work as technicians. The Occupational Therapy program has a very wide and widespread application area such as,
Physical therapy and rehabilitation,
Orthopedics,
Rheumatology,
Child, adolescent and adult psychiatry,
Geriatrics,
Pediatrics,
Neurology,
Ergonomics.
In this sense, students who graduate from this program can work in;
Public and private health institutions and organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health
Physical therapy and rehabilitation branch centers
Private education and rehabilitation centers
Nursing homes
Private clinics
Thermal spring-cure centers
SPA/thermal facilities
Sports centers
Schools.
Occupational Therapy DGS transition departments; It can be listed as Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Social Service, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Management or Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Occupational therapy DGS announcements are shared on the department pages. University announcements are decisive regarding the departments to which transfers can be made and the conditions for transfer. It is possible to complete Occupational Therapy undergraduate degree by transferring to these departments. Candidates who wish can also evaluate Occupational Therapy graduate degree opportunities after a 4-year undergraduate education.