Master
Health Assisting Engineering
part-time
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Occupational therapy helps people with physical, cognitive, psychological and social limitations, so that they can cope with everyday life as independently as possible. It concerns developing, maintaining, improving or restoring the individual's ability to act at home, at work, in school or in their free time. In occupational therapy you will train the impaired functions, compensate them with tools or adjust the spatial environment to the individual needs of the clients. The practically oriented degree program combines therapeutic, social science and medical subjects.
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) incl. professional qualifications
tuition fee per semester
€ 363,361
+ ÖH premium + contribution2
Application winter semester 2023/24
12th February to 12th March 2023
24
1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester
2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)
You are looking for a degree program in which you can combine your interests in medicine and social sciences. You display great empathy in your interaction with people of all ages and act based on the client's wishes. Your practical skills, your technical understanding and your spatial imagination will help you to implement the suitable tools or make the appropriate adjustments to the environment. You have the ability for careful consideration and think analytically when observing movement processes and take the limits of movement into consideration. You enjoy working independently with people in their social environment and in an interdisciplinary intersection.
Thanks to the state-of-the-art infrastructure, you will gain valuable practical experience during your classes.
An internship abroad offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain new impressions.
Numerous disciplines at one location: participate in research projects and learn from others.
Take advantage of the "FIT for a health profession?!" self-assessment test to see what a profession in health care requires and if you have the right qualities.
FIT for a health profession?! (in German only)
Regulation for the admission of third country citizens (PDF 234 KB)
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It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.
The admission procedure begins with a written test. After the passing the test, you will undergo a personal interview procedure consisting of a practical task and an interview.
The written entrance test will be held on Saturday, 18th March 2023.
The FH Campus Wien is characterised by extensive expertise and a large network. FH Campus Wien is the only university of applied sciences in Austria to train all seven legally regulated upper-level medical-therapeutic-diagnostic professions as well as midwifery. An important partner in the areas of education, research and development is the Vienna Healthcare Association. There is also a close cooperation with the Professional Association Ergotherapy Austria. At our attractive main location, you benefit from our modern infrastructure, which also includes functional rooms in which living situations such as kitchen, bathroom or dining area are simulated and variety of aids help you to practise in role plays. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to join a professional community across disciplines. There is great potential in research projects at the interface between health and technology and practical relevance is guaranteed when we organise one of our freely accessible lecture evenings with top-class experts as part of the Campus Lectures.
The practice-oriented degree program is situated at the intersection of health and social services. During your studies, you will learn to combine the social framework in which everyday activities are carried out at home, at work and during leisure time with the health component. To cope with everyday life, you will try out a variety of possible aids in the course of your education. You will learn hands-on about the effects of adjusting a living area or workplace to meet the physical needs of the person using it. Particularly important is the social aspect, when people’s actions and quality of life are limited by life situations such as unemployment, homelessness or living as a refugee.
Health promotion, public health, community practice and the creation of innovation are future topics in health care. In this context, 21st century skills such as creative thinking, intercultural and interprofessional work are more in demand than ever. We meet these requirements with our curriculum. A possible joint semester “FAB” at the University of Applied Sciences Metropolia (Helsinki), FH Campus Wien and the University of Artevelde (Ghent) will prepare you for these challenges.
You will become acquainted with the complexity of human behavior as a result of the interaction between people, environmental and activity.
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Petra Schwab, MSc
Integration of biomechanical, sensorimotor, cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal skill components.
Instruments for performing activity and performance analysis.
Implementation of activity and performance analyses from different areas of life for both healthy people and people with disabilities, taking cultural aspects into account.
Basics of adaptation and grading.
Continuous assessment
Portfolio work, presentations, knowledge review, practical examination
presenting, elaborating, explorative
self-awareness
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll, Mag.rer.nat. Claudia Benedikt, Mag. Phil. Ulrike Holy-Padevit, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Daniela Schlager-Jaschky, MSc, Mag. Clemens Schmoll, Bakk., FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
Knowledge of the phases of life (developmental psychology) and age-typical activities
Game: Basics, phases
Lifestyles/styles and routines with a view to variants of performance
Interdisciplinary view on critical life events and transitions
Activity profiles in different phases and situations of life with reference to social determinants (e.g. child poverty, single parents, minimum pensioners, )
"Learning from experts": contact with affected people (with disabilities, caring relatives, ...)
- Problem solving, resistance, self-regulation, decision
- Coping with everyday challenges in different countries areas of life
- Models of Change
- Identity and activity
Concepts of Occupational Science (Balance, Equity, Transitions) in connection with health, quality of life and Life Balance
Macro, meso and micro levels
Social determinants of health, social capital and social support
Get to know and practice COPM
Continuous assessment
elaborations, reflections
Discussion, feedback, lecture with activating methods, group exercises, peer feedback, practical case studies, interviews, observations
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll, Mag.rer.nat. Claudia Benedikt, Birgit Elsayed-Glaser, Theresa Maria Lüftenegger, BSc BSc MSc, Susanne Mulzheim, MSc, Barbara Plass-Willensdorfer, Mag. Clemens Schmoll, Bakk., FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
Ergotherapy-relevant content from (positive) psychology with regard to psychosocial and personality factors and the understanding of mental well-being and quality of life.
Occupational therapy relevant content from sociology with regard to social groups, society and culture as well as social action and theories of action.
Person: cognitive, physical and affective performance components with emphasis on psychosocial and personality factors: communication, cooperation, emotion, affects, frustration tolerance, critical faculties, motivation, volition, values, self-efficacy, self-confidence, spirituality, identity, commitment
Environmental factors: life situations, social role and social position, social group, social norms and deviations, gender status, power and authority, values and culture at the level of the individual, family, community and geographical region and their influence on action, diversity, physical, natural and technological environment (e.g. housing adaptation, person-environment-fit)
Action: taxonomies and different complex actions/activities/activities; routines, (in different cultures), theories of action, behaviour - action - social action, types of action; autonomy and self-reliance
Dimensions of doing: doing, being, becoming, belonging (Wilcock)
the contribution of physical activity to health and well-being:
- Bio-psycho-social concept of health
- Health models
- Positive Psychology, Flow, Resilience, Wellbeing
- Activity patterns: engagement, meaning, balance, control/choice, routine
- Individual significance in all areas of life including family and sexuality
- ICF
Knowledge about the connection between climate change and health aspects
Importance of the areas of life for the individual; discussion of the categorisation of the areas of life
Immersion in a selected occupational therapy model of activity
Dealing with creative media
Dynamic system theories
Continuous assessment
Portfolio work, elaborations, presentations
Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, case solutions, self-awareness with creative media
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll, Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Lilian Forster, BSc, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Irene Weisser, Carina Wruß
Fundamentals, functioning and analysis of biomechanical, sensorimotor and cognitive ability components
Characteristics of physiological posture and movement
Analyses of everyday movements
Motor learning
Basics of mobilization
Basics of patient* handling and transfer
Final exam
written test for knowledge retrieval, practical test
Lecture, practical exercises, self-awareness
German
Lector: Katrin Kugler, MSc., Ulrike Rathauscher, MSc.
Overview of current models of occupational therapy
European conceptual framework: Explanation of subject areas (activity, performance, participation, action roles, autonomy, self-reliance, routines, habits, environment, context, motivation, volition, abilities, skills, ...) and their mutual impact
Complex and linear thinking, pragmatism in connection with the history and paradigms of occupational therapy
Client*centricity
Final exam
written test for knowledge retrieval, written elaborations
discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments (individual or group) with feedback
German
Lector: Sandra Jilch
Basic anatomical terms, functionally oriented contents of anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system and neuroanatomy relevant to occupational therapy
Final exam
written test, oral examination
Lecture, practical exercises on anatomical models
German
Lector: Valentin Ritschl, MSc MSc, Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler
Definition and steps of evidence-based practice
Research in scientific databases and documentation of research processes
Basic concepts of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Research Ethics
Level of evidence (EBP pyramid)
Tools for the critical evaluation of studies
Guidelines: Meaning, forms, search for guidelines
Correct citation and creation of bibliographies
Barriers to EBP in therapeutic practice and strategies for implementing EBP in practice
Forms of documentation/publication of critical assessments (e.g. systematic review, CAT)
Continuous assessment
Working out EBP in group work
lecture, discussion, (group) exercises, presentations
German
Lector: Stella Hiesmayr, MSc., Mag. Viktoria Lanthier, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Petra Schwab, MSc
Basics of guided self-reflection
Importance of values/basic values/spirituality for professional personality development
Basics of learning (learning zones, learning levels)
Basics of communication and conversation management (including giving and taking feedback)
Specific basics of narrative conversation management - generation-specific
Basis for actuation profile
Module exam
self-experience, practical exercises, (peer)feedback, discussions, portfolio
German
Lector: Stefan Grundtner, MSc, Theresa Maria Lüftenegger, BSc BSc MSc, Doris Taurok, MSc
Contents and parts of scientific journals
Search for articles
Development of studies
Reading technology
Consolidate study designs and scientific terms
Application of tools for critical appraisal
Repeat and determine EBP level
Presentation techniques
Position Paper, Statements (WFOT, COTEC, ...)
Continuous assessment
Presentations and participation in discussions
Lecture, presentations, discussions
English
Lector: Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Petra Schwab, MSc
legal framework conditions relevant to the profession: Overview of patients' rights and measures to secure these rights; basic principles of the DSGV)
Fundamentals of ethics and diversity
Fundamentals of change management in relation to personal development
Develop and formulate individual goals, design and reflect on own change processes (professional competence development), reference to own values, inner team, ZRM, SMART, GAS
Introduction to networked (cross-module) portfolio work.
Module exam
Portfolio, individual mentoring (competence development talks), lecture, group work, discussions, (peer) feedback
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll, Danielle Dolezal, BSc MSc, Stefan Grundtner, MSc, Maria Kert
Based on clients of different age and diagnosis groups: ADL training, I-ADL training
Strategies for compensation and adaptation of everyday activities or courses of action
Strategies for learning and practicing everyday activities or action sequences
Use of tools and technologies including online activities of everyday life
Mobility, transfer, handling
Acting in everyday life without damaging the joints
Fall prevention in everyday life
Module exam
Practical exercises, lecture with activating methods, group exercises with
(Peer) feedback, problem-based learning based on core case studies
Case Studies
German
Lector: Belinda Geier, BEd, BSc, Mag. Phil. Ulrike Holy-Padevit, Tanja Rothschedl, MSc, Yvonne Schwarz, BSc., MA, Elena Weiser, BSc, MSc, Hanna Zänger, BSc MSc
Processing of selected case studies on the basis of existing findings and operation concerns.
Application of the measures, methods and means learned in the other LVs of the module.
Application of the different forms of professional reasoning.
Module exam
Case work
German
Lector: Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler, Irene Weisser
Types of diagnostic procedures (findings, diagnostics, prognosis, evaluation), quality criteria, content and quality assurance differentiation (body function, activity, participation, environment), survey methods (interview, questionnaire, observe, measure)
Selected assessments to collect data on body functions, activity, participation, environmental factors
Module exam
Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, peer feedback, work with core case studies, practical exercises
German
Introduction to occupational therapy work under guidance and supervision with special emphasis on the following points:
Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process
Work in intra- and interprofessional teams
Work organisation
Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Documentation
Applied evidence-based practice and professional reasoning
Module exam
guided internship
German
Lector: Mag. Phil. Ulrike Holy-Padevit, Petra Schwab, MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
Overview of the ET process, using a process model, e.g. CPPF, OTIPM
different tools for the collection of actuation concerns or participation e.g. Activity Card Sort, COSA/OSA, OPHI - II, BIDOC, PEAP,IPA, PEM-CY
Practice a COPM
Goal setting and goal formulation
SMART - Criteria
Criteria of good documentation
Evaluation
Basic knowledge for quality assurance
Basic forms of professional reasoning
Module exam
Group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, peer feedback, work with core case studies, practical exercises
German
Lector: Gunde Dunkl, Belinda Geier, BEd, BSc, Dagmar Joch, Maria Kert, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Hanna Zänger, BSc MSc
Evidence-based and client-centred occupational therapy interventions (entire occupational therapy process)
selected assessments; selected concepts; settings; measures
Remotivation Process; ZEPS; Recovery; Enabling action
Analysis and processing of selected case studies with regard to person/ environment/ activity
Mental disorders from an occupational therapy perspective
Selected communication concepts in the context of mental health promotion
Client*inside contact
Main features of work with relatives
Module exam
Inverted classroom method, portfolio, team teaching, activating methods, group work, case studies, discussions, role plays with self-experience (peer) feedback, work assignments
German
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Stefan Grundtner, MSc, Stella Hiesmayr, MSc., Mag. Viktoria Lanthier, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Petra Schwab, MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
Reflection of individual practical experiences with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer
Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship
Free topics from the areas: professional relationship building, therapeutic attitude, self-care
Module exam
(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, peer group
German
Lector: Katharina Chwatal, BSc, Stella Hiesmayr, MSc., Mag. Viktoria Lanthier, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Petra Schwab, MSc
Theory and practice of patient-centered conversation (among other things according to each), therapist as leading element
Fundamentals of pedagogy and didactics, forms of learning and teaching
Basics of adult education
Design of teaching/learning processes for the acquisition of knowledge and for working with clients
Shaping and reflecting your own change processes (professional competence development), reference to your own values, use of self, shaping peer feedback
Module exam
Lecture, practical exercises with and without acting patients*, group work, discussions, peer feedback/mentoring, portfolio
German
Lector: Mag.rer.nat. Claudia Benedikt, Gunde Dunkl, Belinda Geier, BEd, BSc, Dr. Brigitte Hobl, Maria Kert, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA
attitudes and values, ethical issues and societal positions related to mental health/illness
Definitions of terms
Determinants of mental health / illness and area-related occupational therapy offers in the health care system; client-centeredness and its limits in the work area
10 steps for mental health; recovery process
Selected communication instruments
General psychopathology and classification tools
Cause, clinic, diagnostics and therapy of selected occupational therapy relevant clinical pictures (F1-F6)
Interdisciplinary team in psychiatry
Forms of mental health care
Introduction to portfolio work
Module exam
Lecture, group work, discussion, (peer) feedback, activating methods, work assignments, case work, practical exercises, team teaching
German
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Mag. Phil. Ulrike Holy-Padevit, Tanja Rothschedl, MSc, Irene Weisser, Runhild Winkelbauer, Hanna Zänger, BSc MSc
Focus on evidence-based programmes for training specific skills
Basics in terms of:
Biomechanical functional training, application of physical measures (cold, heat)
Sensomotoric training (coarse/fine and postural motor skills, sensitivity, balance, coordination training, ball skills)
Perception training
Cognitive training (memory, attention, visuo-spatial W.)
Training of psychosocial skills (e.g. training of social competences)
Basics of the production of hand splints
Module exam
Work with (core) case studies, lecture, demonstration, practical exercises
German
Lector: Gunde Dunkl, Birgit Elsayed-Glaser, Mag.a Barbara Höhsl, BSc, Dagmar Joch, Markus Kraxner, MSc, Lisbeth Schnuderl
Basic knowledge of technical and creative techniques with a focus on expression, structuring and planning ability
Dealing with digital media in the sense of creative expression
Guiding and instructing in the use of materials and (digital) tools with individuals and groups
Self-appropriation of techniques
Adapting a craft/creative technique to people with different skills and in different contexts
Module exam
Group work, discussion, feedback, peer feedback, case solutions, practical exercises, portfolio work
German
Lector: Elisabeth Akerman, BSc, Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler, Petra Schwab, MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier, Michaela Stoffer-Marx, PhD MSc LLM
Getting to know organizational and administrative processes, internship manuals (incl. task pool)
Interdisciplinary tasks and exercises on e.g.: ET process documentation, dealing with serious fates (illness/death/death)
Professional reasoning
Basic knowledge of interprofessional cooperation (within the framework of moviemornings)
Hygiene in the occupational therapy setting: Introduction to practical hygiene measures with special emphasis on nosocomial infections, hygiene guidelines and standards
Department specific tasks and exercises (incl. specific patient rights)
Use of Self, Therapeutic Modes
Accompany free topics in the areas of communication and cooperation with clients* and team, including change processes
Module exam
Lecture/presentation, practical exercises, portfolio, discussions, (peer)feedback, case discussions, group work
German
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Tanja Rothschedl, MSc, Dr. Birgit Surböck
Basics of neurology
Basics of neuropsychology
Implementation and modification of the occupational therapy process in the context of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation for selected neurological and neuropsychological diseases and disorders such as insult, craniocerebral trauma, multiple sclerosis, neglect syndrome, apraxia, etc.
Final exam
Processing of case studies
lecture, group work, case studies, problem-based learning
German
Lector: Dr. Florian Schachinger, Yvonne Schwarz, BSc., MA, Dr. Patricia Schweitzer, Irene Weisser
Basics of orthopaedics, traumatology and rheumatology
Implementation and modification of the occupational therapy process within the framework of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation for selected clinical pictures in the fields of orthopaedics, traumatology and rheumatology
such as rheumatic diseases (arthrosis, arthritis), injuries and diseases of the upper extremity, especially the hand (tendons and nerve injuries ....), the lower extremity and the spine
Final exam
Processing of case studies
lecture, group work, case solutions, problem-based learning
German
Lector: Wolfgang Steiner, MSc., Andrea Stöckl
Gerontology with special consideration of differentiation of age groups in the old age stage of life, social determinants of health of old people, ageism, multimorbidity, old people as experts,
instant aging
Learning in old age, geragogy, psychological aspects of the old age stage of life
Work contexts with older people (incl. interprofessional team; from GF and PHC to long-term; support offers for older people such as social services, care allowance, ...)
specific communication with older people (individually and in groups), possible validation, biographical approaches, hearing and vision impairment,
Understanding the age stage (specific issues, diversity, challenges, etc.)
Module exam
Lecture, self-awareness, practical exercises, peer reflection, group work, discussions, portfolio
German
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Vera Hartmann, BSc BA MA, Mag.a Andrea Kerschbaumer, BSc MSc, Katrin Kugler, MSc., Theresa Maria Lüftenegger, BSc BSc MSc, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Lena Rettinger, MSc, Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler, Carmen Spielbichler, MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
Development of a research question, documentation of the own research
Writing a concept
Presentation and critical reflection of your own work steps in a small group
give feedback to fellow students on their work process
Writing a literature review
Presentation of the literature review
Module exam
Presentation of the work steps in small groups, feedback, peer feedback, text feedback
German
Lector: Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler
Work steps of a literature review
Structure of a review
Read, present and discuss published reviews
Documentation of a systematic search in databases
Citation and preparation of a bibliography
Criteria for scientific writing
Module exam
lecture, group work, discussion, lecture with activating methods, practical exercises
German
Lector: ap Prof. Dr. med. Julia Vodopiutz, Dr. Uta Zimmermann
Development of the child (incl. prenatal development)
Cause, clinic, diagnostics, therapy, rehabilitation and prognosis of the most relevant congenital and acquired diseases, disabilities and malformations in childhood and adolescence relevant for occupational therapy:
Premature birth with risks and consequences, circumscribed developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, infantile cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, sensory disabilities and perceptual disorders, syndromes, muscle diseases, arm plexus paresis, dysraphism, tumours, multiple disabilities, etc.
Selected child and adolescent psychiatric problems
Raising awareness of rare diseases
Emergency measures and child protection, duties in the event of suspected threats to the welfare of children
Module exam
Lecture, discussion, case studies, videos
German
Lector: Inga Bollmann
Basics of pathology, selected KH images of internal medicine
Effects of NCD on health and well-being and individual daily life
The importance of lifestyle and health determinants
Final exam
Written test
Lecture
German
Lector: Stella Hiesmayr, MSc., Mag. Viktoria Lanthier, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Petra Schwab, MSc
Self-care
Theory on Expert*in/Noviz*in
Basics, basic skills: drama triangle, de-escalation, conflict management/resolution
Practical aspects of ethics and diversity
Module exam
individual mentoring (competence development talks), practical exercises with and without acting patients, lecture, discussion, (peer)feedback, portfolio, group work
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll, Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Stella Hiesmayr, MSc., Mag. Viktoria Lanthier, Petra Paukowitsch, BSc MA, Petra Schwab, MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Johanna Stadler-Grillmaier
PLP 2 - Reflection and feedback on internship documentation
Self-confrontation based on the practical experience in the context of self-awareness, Sekoan, resilience
growth mind set
Module exam
Lecture/presentation, self-awareness, group discussions, (peer)feedback, group work, portfolio
German
Lector: Mag.a Veronika Ertelt-Bach, MAS, Susanne Messner-Gujon, MSc, Tanja Rothschedl, MSc, Yvonne Schwarz, BSc., MA, Irene Weisser, Runhild Winkelbauer
Overview of the departments of neurology, traumatology, orthopaedics, rheumatology
Selected diagnostic procedures:
free initial diagnosis, subject-specific assessments, hand findings, sensitivity findings, functional examination, examination of balance, tone, neuropsychological functions, etc.
Selected treatment methods:
joint protection, functional training, tone regulation, sensitivity training, physical methods,
specific ADL training and supply of aids,
basics of splint fabrication
Final exam
Knowledge retrieval and practical test
lecture, practical exercises, group work, videos, accompanied self-study
German
Lector: Helga Fabianits, Stefan Grundtner, MSc, Prim. Dr. Klaus Hohenstein, MSc, MBA, Erika Mosor, MSc, Christian Rauch, Ulrike Selzer-Haslauer, Wolfgang Steiner, MSc., Andrea Stöckl
the occupational therapy process with people in different age groups in the old age phase of life (including aspects of multimorbidity, frailty, ...) with regard to activation, participation and autonomy
Basics of diagnostic/evaluation methods and occupational therapy measures for selected problems in old age (e.g. people with dementia, falls in old age, hearing and visual impairments ...)
Prevention of falls
Basic knowledge of work/counselling for relatives and multi-professional cooperation in working with older people
selected geriatric basics of reablement and mobile acute geriatrics
Module exam
Case study work, lecture, practical exercises with feedback, peer reflection, group work, discussions
German
Lector: Mag. Phil. Ulrike Holy-Padevit, Daniela Schlager-Jaschky, MSc, Dipl.-Päd. Mag.a Erna Schönthaler, Hanna Zänger, BSc MSc
Diversity of life situations and realities of children and young people
Reflection of own experiences and attitudes towards childhood and adolescence
Development models, developmental pathways of childhood skills and everyday skills
Humanistic and constructivist conception of man
Fields of work, settings, objectives and role of occupational therapy with children and young people
Effects of selected disease and disorder patterns on activity and participation.
the occupational therapy process within the framework of health promotion, prevention, therapy and rehabilitation with children and adolescents in standard situations
ascertain the concerns of children and young people, parents and other relevant persons
Basics of diagnostic findings and therapeutic measures for selected developmental disorders and clinical pictures of childhood and adolescence (e.g. attention deficit and hyperactivity syndrome, circumscribed developmental disorder of motor functions, autism spectrum disorder, infantile cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment)
Guidelines and evidence relevant to occupational therapy
Practical practice of selected parts of the occupational therapy process
The importance of play in the development of the child and in occupational therapy
Basics of parental work and counselling (reflection on different family systems, parenting styles, ...)
Module exam
Lecture, discussion, group work, work assignments, case studies, practical exercises
German
Lector: Gunde Dunkl, Andrea M. Handschuh, MSc., Maria Kert, Susanne Mulzheim, MSc, Andrea Stöckl
Instruments for the survey of quality of life/style
Consulting concepts and programs for the management of pain, fatigue
Dealing with suicidal tendencies
Importance of sexuality and spirituality for the quality of life
Occupational therapy in palliative care (including dealing with dying and death)
Advice on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle, health coaching on the basis of Motivational Interviewing
Final exam
Focus topic days, knowledge transfer, practical exercises, discussion, reflection
German
Practising first conversations
Clinical/professional reasoning
Application of the occupational therapy process with concrete implementation with client groups (planning, reflection and feedback)
Cooperation, communication and reflection within the team
Critical reflection and discussion of group dynamics (taking into account the roles of leadership, co-leadership and participants) in working with the client group
Reflection and discussion of ethical, intercultural, gender- and generation-specific as well as interprofessional aspects of practical work
Module exam
Tutorial, feedback and peer feedback, critical reflection in the group, group work, discussion. Working with drama patients
German
Ergotherapeutic work under guidance and supervision with special emphasis on the following:
Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process
Work in intra- and interprofessional teams
Work organisation
Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Documentation
Applied evidence-based practice and professional reasoning
Module exam
Supervised internship
German
Lector: Dr.in.phil. Verena Tatzer, MSc.
Focus on healthy ageing and equal health opportunities: transition, social isolation, lifestyle redesign, poverty in old age, mental health
community development framework
Standards of health promotion
Inclusion and quality of life
National and regional framework conditions for project implementation, financing possibilities
Project Management
Presentation technology
Final exam
Oral presentation of the projects with innovative methods
Critical self-reflection and evaluation with regard to communication and collaboration skills, motivation, innovation, agility and tolerance of ambiguity
Quality of the project and professional reasoning
Lecture and discussion on the basics of community work and health promotion as well as project management
Ideas workshop for project development
Contact to community and stakeholders
Tutorials on project development with peer feedback
Practical exercises on presentation techniques
Concluding reflection
The practical implementation of the planned projects is possible within the framework of a subsequent internship or an optional module.
German
Reflection of the individual internship experience with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer
Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship
Free topics derived from the current internship situation
Module exam
(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, peer group
German
Lector: Mag. Elisabeth Gimm, Mag. Michael Hamberger, M.A., Sandra Mocker, Susanne Mulzheim, MSc
ASchG, Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung, DSGV, basic principles of industrial science and industrial psychology with a focus on digitisation and older employees
Organisational framework: Tax forms in organisations, corporate culture, economic efficiency, mission
Ergonomic workplace design
Environmental design
Assessments and measurement methods
Body perception, biomechanics, spiral dynamics, analysis of the working posture, relief exercises
Mental stress, stress management, break management
Consulting and Coaching
Models for behavioural change
Final exam
Presentation of case studies, written posture analysis, reflection report on assessments and counselling situations, practical advice in the field and illustration of the process carried out in a written or oral report.
Lecture with activating methods and discussion
Case-based learning of basic knowledge with presentation and feedback,
Practical exercises: Video and photo analyses, testing of sitting and standing workstations, exercise instructions according to spiral dynamics, stress management
Self-awareness: body awareness exercises and analysis of one's own posture, possibilities of pain reduction
Case work in interprofessional team teaching with industrial psychology
Advanced training of the consulting competence in 5 steps
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll
Making initial calls,
Occupational therapy programs for groups
Leading and planning groups
Application of the occupational therapy process with concrete implementation with client groups (implementation with clients),
Theories on teamwork
Fall prevention, lifestyle redesign for different target groups, graphomotor skills, ZEPS, Ernergy conservation programs (Fatique....) and others
Module exam
Lecture, group work and practical work with client groups
German
Attendance of a further education course, event, congress, conference, open course, which supports the individual professional development of the respective students
Module exam
individual
German
Lector: Mag.a Bettina Bachschwöll
KE conversations (focus on own development - based on topics from self-awareness in the 3rd semester)
Theory of consulting concepts and practical exercises
Shared decision making
Role, tasks of (and demands on) the group management with focus on leadership competencies
Module exam
Lecture, practical exercises with and without acting patients*, group work, (peer)feedback, discussions, portfolio
German
Interdisciplinary tasks including practice: e.g.: specific documentation with special focus on goal development and formulation, enablement skills, diversity, professional reasoning
Institutional and legal framework of the internships
Advanced exercises for specific departments
Module exam
lecture, presentations, discussions, (peer)feedback, group work, practical exercises, portfolio
German
ATTENTION:
the workload for the bachelor's examination is located in the 5th semester, because the international FAB semester (6th semester) requires 30 ECTS credits to obtain a double degree.
The exam takes place at the end of the 6th semester.
Final exam
viva voce
German
Identification of the topic and formulation of the research question for Bachelor thesis 2
Creation of concepts 1 and 2
Presentation and reflection of the individual steps of the creation process in small groups and during supervision meetings
Planning of the methodical procedure
Continuous assessment
Preparation and submission of a feasible Bachelor thesis concept that meets the requirements of the course of studies
Presentation of the respective work results, discussion, feedback, peer feedback
German
Organisation and tasks of professional interest groups
Basics of marketing (services marketing, market, company and competitor analysis, means of communication in marketing, corporate identity and corporate design, ...)
Final exam
Project presentation
performing, elaborating
German
occupational therapy under supervision with special emphasis on the following areas:
work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process
Work in intra- and interprofessional teams
Work organisation
Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Documentation (especially ICF orientation)
Applied evidence-based practice including professional reasoning
Module exam
Supervised internship, portfolio, (peer) feedback
German
Profession, interprofessionality, multiprofessionality in an international context
Paradigms of the different professional groups involved in international comparison
Interprofessional cooperation - opportunities and challenges
Selected methods for coping with challenging situations
Analysis and processing of selected challenging situations from everyday therapeutic life (in interprofessional and international student teams)
Final exam
Group presentation, reflection
presenting, elaborating, explorative
in interprofessional and international group settings
English
Reflection of individual practical experiences with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer
Presentation of occupational therapy processes from the internship
Free topics from the current internship situation
Module exam
(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, (online if required) Peer group
German
Fundamentals of business administration
Legal, administrative, organisational and ethical requirements for the exercise of a freelance profession or the establishment and management of a practice
Final exam
Final inspection in writing
Predominantly performing, elaborating
German
Health Care and Health Policy in Austria
Data protection in the healthcare sector
Extracts relevant to the profession from medical law, social security law and labour law
Final exam
written test
Predominantly performing, elaborating
German
Interdisciplinary tasks such as: challenging situations with clients and/or in (inter)professional teams, seniority, documentation-practical application of occupational therapy models;
Feedback on PLP4 + PLP5 documentation and tasks
Free topics (especially in the areas of communication and cooperation with clients* and team)
Continuous assessment
Active participation in exercises as part of the course.
Practical exercises, (peer)feedback, discussion, portfolio
German
Role novice*in, novice*in expert*in
Tolerance of ambiguity
Application training, Future Workshop 1 (incl. free topics)
Key competencies (especially 4Ks) for innovative processes
Models on the topic of career entry/transition
Continuous assessment
Portfolio work, active participation in exercises as part of the course.
lecture, practical exercises, group work, discussion, (peer)feedback, portfolio
German
Tasks and guidelines for the Bachelor thesis
Phases of the research process: topic identification, literature research, concept development, literature processing, implementation and evaluation of the methodological steps, writing the paper, editing
Basic principles for planning, implementation and evaluation of selected empirical and theoretical research methods such as interview, focus group, questionnaire, literature work (text analysis, review, etc.)
academic writing and reviewing
good scientific practice and quality criteria for research
Continuous assessment
active participation in the Bachelor thesis supervision appointments
lecture, group work, exercises, discussion, feedback
German
Implementation of the planned work steps
Presentation and reflection of the individual work steps of the creation process in support interviews
Writing the Bachelor thesis
Presentation of the Bachelor thesis
Module exam
Presentation of the respective work results, discussion, feedback
German-English
Independent/independent occupational therapy work under supervision at an internship position at the host university with special emphasis on the following areas:
Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process with special consideration of cultural country-specific aspects
Work in intra- and interprofessional teams
Work organisation
Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Documentation (especially ICF orientation)
Applied evidence-based practice including professional reasoning
Module exam
Supervised internship, portfolio, (peer) feedback
English
New challenges in health care in the 3 participating countries, current professional developments, development of new professional fields
Innovative set of methods: coaching, educating, consulting, advocating,
The occupational therapist as entrepreneur
Basics of marketing and public relations
Reflection of the own learning process
Module exam
lecture, group work, group discussion, excursion, presentations
English
Development and presentation of a project plan for occupational therapy interventions in the context of urban transformations including all knowledge and skills acquired during the FAB semester.
In-depth reflection of the personal learning and development process
Module exam
lecture, group work, group discussion, excursion, project work, presentations
English
Getting to know the FAB group: forming a student community.
Comparison of the different cultural settings in the participating countries.
Urban transformation and its impact on social change, community development and participation.
Reflection of the learning process
Module exam
lecture, group work, group discussion, urban exploration
English
Definition of Public Health and Health Promotion
Development and presentation of a health promotion project: contacting stakeholders, writing a project manual, writing and presenting a project portfolio.
Reflection of the own health awareness as well as the own learning process
Module exam
lecture, group work, group discussion, excursion, project work, presentations
English
Implementation of the planned work steps
Presentation and reflection of the individual work steps of the creation process in support interviews
Writing the Bachelor thesis 2
Final exam
Bachelor thesis
Presentation of the respective work results, discussion, feedback
German
Independent/independent occupational therapy work under supervision with special emphasis on the following areas:
Work with clients: Planning, implementation and reflection of the occupational therapy process
Work in intra- and interprofessional teams
Work organisation
Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Documentation (especially ICF orientation)
Applied evidence-based practice including professional reasoning
Module exam
Supervised internship, portfolio, (peer) feedback
German
Reflection of individual internship experiences with special consideration of the theory-practice transfer and the forthcoming career entry
Presentation of a case study from the internship with focus on aspects of diversity and ethics
Free topics from the following areas: inter-professional cooperation (incl. ICF), evidence-based, documentation, professional identity
Module exam
(Peer)feedback, portfolio, discussion, (case) presentations, (online if required) Peer group
German
Students can individually collect the necessary credit points for this course during their studies by:
Participation in extracurricular-facultative courses of their own degree programme
Participation in extracurricular faculty courses offered by the department or university (open lectures)
Participation in selected congresses, conferences and further training
Final exam
Certificate of participation or proof of examination
variable
German
occupational science
Sustainable development goals
Environmental sustainability and professional reasoining
policy strategic reasoning
Human rights and occupational therapy; promote Occupation as human rights
Occupation based social transformation
Social capital
Migration and health (care)
Effects on health e.g. vulnerable groups
Diversity, culturally sensitive action in the health sector.
Primary care
community adapting
Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Tools for the development of innovative thinking
Continuous assessment
Case handling, presentation, reflection report
Discussion, feedback, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, peer feedback, practical exercises,
German-English
Interdisciplinary tasks such as: professional identity with focus on transition process "from students to job starters", free topics
Feedback on PLP 6 documentation and tasks
Continuous assessment
Active participation in exercises as part of the course.
Portfolio, practical exercises, discussions
German
Key competences for entrepreneurship
Ethical considerations in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship
Future Workshop 2 (incl. free topics)
Forms of supervision (supervision, intervision, collegial counselling)
Continuous assessment
Portfolio work, active participation in exercises as part of the course.
individual mentoring (competence development talks), practical exercises, discussions, group work, portfolio
German
Optional:
Practical project in new fields of work (possible implementation parallel to the current internship, e.g. 1x/week: school, hostel, company etc.
ECTS for preparation, support
or
Implementation of the project from the 4th semester (healthy ageing)
or
Project proposal on the topic of Health Promotion & Entrepreneurship: Submission for an (interdisciplinary) project ... for activity-based offer ... Cooperation with interdisciplinary players; project submission TIG Gesundes Grätzel, project objective: human health
Further topics:
New technologies (e.g. 3D printing)
Primary care
Domestic occupational therapy
Occupational therapy research
Continuous assessment
Case handling, presentation, reflection report, portfolio
Discussion, lecture with activating methods, work assignments in the group with feedback, peer feedback, case solutions, practical exercises, problem-based learning
German-English
Times
Mon to Fri, in exceptional cases on Saturdays
Electives
Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate selection procedures.
As a graduate of this program, a wide range of professional fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out where your path can lead you.
Only with this degree program is it possible to practice the profession of occupational therapist. The MTD Act is the basis for this degree program. Occupational therapy is applied in all areas of health and social services. As part of the therapy you will analyze everyday actions and modify processes individually according to the existing functions and impairments. You will train the skills that are required to execute the actions. In addition, it may be necessary to use tools and adjust the environment to the client's needs. Many occupational therapists also work in prevention. A classic example is the ergonomically designed workplace. In rehabilitation, you will play a significant role in helping clients, who for example have had an accident or stroke, to cope with life as well as possible on their own. Health promotion begins in kindergarten: You will work with development screenings and offer appropriate therapy measures, you will work with offers for healthy behavior in daily life or you will already be involved in the spatial planning to help design child-friendly kindergartens and schools that promote development. In health promotion you will also speak to senior citizens to raise awareness for example of fall and barrier-free living in old age. Outpatient activities are becoming more and more important in occupational therapy. The degree program provides a strong foundation together with practical work experience and continuing training to manage teams or work independently. You can also choose to pursue a career in research.
We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the professional association Ergotherapie Austria and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for internships, employment or participation in research and development activities. You will complete the extensive internships at, among others, the hospitals of the Vienna Healthcare Group. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!
Occupational Therapist, Head of Degree Program Occupational Therapy
+43 1 606 68 77-4301
michaela.stoffer-marx@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Peter Hromek
Favoritenstraße 226, D.1.33
1100 Vienna
+43 1 606 68 77-4300
+43 1 606 68 77-4309
ergotherapie@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Office hours during the semester:
Mon to Fri, 9.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m.
Wed, 1.30 p.m.-3.00 p.m.
We recommended you make an appointment.
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
Occupational Therapist, Academic Staff
