Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy & Human Anatomy

Theory

• Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• History, principles and scope of Occupational Therapy
• Role and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapy professional
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems
• Basic medical terminology
• Professional ethics and patient confidentiality

Practical

• Identification of major bones, muscles and joints
• Basic anatomical demonstrations
• Observation of posture and movement
• Patient communication and professional behaviour
• Basic documentation and record keeping

Unit 2: Physiology, Kinesiology & Functional Movement

Theory

• Fundamentals of human physiology
• Kinesiology and biomechanics
• Joint movements and range of motion
• Muscle function and strength
• Posture and body mechanics
• Principles of functional movement
• Basic principles of ergonomics

Practical

• Range-of-motion observation
• Basic muscle strength assessment under supervision
• Posture assessment
• Functional movement observation
• Body mechanics and safe transfer techniques
• Basic activity analysis

Unit 3: Occupational Therapy Assessment & Evaluation

Theory

• Principles of occupational therapy assessment
• Patient history and occupational profile
• Functional assessment
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
• Basic cognitive and motor assessment
• Documentation and goal setting

Practical

• Taking a basic occupational profile
• Observation of functional activities
• ADL assessment practice
• Basic range-of-motion and functional assessment
• Activity analysis
• Preparation of assessment records

Unit 4: Therapeutic Activities & Exercise

Theory

• Principles of therapeutic activities
• Activity grading and adaptation
• Exercise principles in occupational therapy
• Strength, flexibility and coordination activities
• Fine and gross motor activities
• Hand function and dexterity
• Therapeutic use of meaningful activities

Practical

• Fine-motor activities
• Hand coordination exercises
• Gross-motor activities
• Strengthening and flexibility activities
• Dexterity exercises
• Activity grading and modification
• Designing simple therapeutic activity programmes

Unit 5: Neurological Occupational Therapy

Theory

• Introduction to the nervous system
• Common neurological conditions and functional limitations
• Principles of neurological rehabilitation
• Motor control and coordination
• Balance and functional mobility
• Cognitive and perceptual functions
• Occupational therapy approaches in neurological rehabilitation

Practical

• Functional movement observation
• Balance and coordination activities
• Fine-motor training
• Cognitive and perceptual activities
• ADL training approaches
• Development of supervised rehabilitation activities

Unit 6: Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy

Theory

• Musculoskeletal conditions and functional limitations
• Basic orthopedic rehabilitation principles
• Joint and muscle injuries
• Fracture rehabilitation concepts
• Arthritis and mobility limitations
• Hand and upper-limb rehabilitation
• Pain and activity-management principles

Practical

• Functional assessment of upper limbs
• Range-of-motion exercises
• Hand function activities
• Strength and coordination exercises
• ADL adaptation
• Splinting awareness and supervised practice
• Activity modification techniques

Unit 7: Pediatric & Geriatric Occupational Therapy

Theory

• Introduction to pediatric occupational therapy
• Child development and developmental milestones
• Sensory and motor development
• Learning and functional difficulties
• Introduction to geriatric occupational therapy
• Age-related functional changes
• Fall prevention and independence in daily activities

Practical

• Age-appropriate play activities
• Fine and gross motor activities for children
• Sensory-based activity awareness
• Functional activities for older adults
• Balance and mobility activities
• ADL training and environmental modification

Unit 8: Mental Health & Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

Theory

• Introduction to mental health occupational therapy
• Psychosocial aspects of occupation
• Occupational balance and routine
• Therapeutic activities for mental wellness
• Group activities and social participation
• Stress-management and relaxation activities
• Professional boundaries and referral awareness

Practical

• Structured therapeutic activities
• Creative and recreational activities
• Group activity planning
• Social participation activities
• Relaxation and mindfulness-based wellness activities
• Activity scheduling and routine planning

Unit 9: Assistive Devices, Rehabilitation & Professional Practice

Theory

• Introduction to assistive technology
• Mobility and self-care aids
• Adaptive equipment
• Environmental modification
• Accessibility and safety
• Rehabilitation team and multidisciplinary care
• Patient education and caregiver support
• Professional ethics and documentation

Practical

• Identification of assistive devices
• Demonstration of safe use of selected aids
• ADL adaptation
• Home and workplace accessibility assessment
• Basic caregiver education
• Rehabilitation programme documentation
• Team-based case discussion

Unit 10: Integrated Occupational Therapy Practicum

Theory

• Complete occupational therapy workflow
• Patient assessment and goal setting
• Treatment/activity planning
• Functional rehabilitation
• Progress monitoring and documentation
• Patient and caregiver communication
• Professional responsibilities and clinical safety

Practical

• Supervised patient assessment
• Occupational profile preparation
• Functional and ADL assessment
• Therapeutic activity planning
• Individualized activity sessions under supervision
• Progress documentation
• Patient/caregiver education
• Clinical observation and supervised practicum
• Case presentation and viva

Final Project

Occupational Therapy Assessment & Functional Rehabilitation Project

Students complete a supervised case-based project involving:

1. Selection of an approved case
2. Patient/occupational profile
3. Relevant medical and functional history
4. Basic functional assessment
5. ADL/IADL assessment
6. Identification of occupational performance difficulties
7. Goal-setting
8. Activity analysis
9. Development of a supervised occupational therapy activity programme
10. Selection/adaptation of therapeutic activities
11. Assistive-device or environmental-modification recommendations where appropriate
12. Progress documentation
13. Patient/caregiver education component
14. Final case report
15. Practical demonstration
16. Presentation and viva