Occupational therapists use a variety of occupational therapy intervention techniques with meaningful and purposeful activities to help individuals of all ages achieve independence in daily life, fulfill vital roles, and achieve balanced participation in society. In their practice, occupational therapists conduct a detailed assessment of individuals' current skills in three key areas: person, environment, and occupation. They also assess individuals' current skills in their home, work, and social environments. They implement an individual-specific intervention program to maintain and develop these skills and increase independence and productivity.
Prioritizing the social participation and quality of life of both healthy clients and disadvantaged individuals, occupational therapists work in the public and private sectors in hospitals, special education and rehabilitation centers, wellness centers, alcohol and substance treatment centers, community mental health centers, homes for the elderly, daycare centers, home care services, palliative care, nursing homes, factories, schools, prisons, industrial work areas, and preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative health services.
Occupational therapy program is an innovative field of rehabilitation that is developing in our country and whose career opportunities are expanding day by day. The science of occupational therapy, which has a broad vision, will take its place in the future as a popular health science intertwined with art among the health sciences in our country, as well as in the world.
Our department adopts a student-centered, interactive and practice-oriented education model. World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) Our program, based on international educational standards, offers a dynamic learning environment where theoretical knowledge is transformed into practical skills and professional judgment. Our education focuses on developing autonomous professionals who can analyze and synthesize, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions, rather than relying on rote learning.
Registration and Admission Conditions
In order to be accepted to this program, it is necessary to have completed high school or equivalent education and received a diploma and to have received a sufficient score in the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS). Students are accepted to the program according to the AYT NUMERICAL score type and the principles determined by the Higher Education Council. Foreign Students are accepted within the framework of the success criteria determined by the Senate.
Graduation Requirements
Students who successfully complete all courses, practices and internships foreseen in the program and have received at least 240 ECTS credits in total are entitled to receive a diploma. Graduation success is determined by the general weighted score average.
| Consultant Meeting Days and Times | |
| Consultant | Meeting Day and Time |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Şüheda ÖZKAN
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Wednesday 10:00-13:00 |
| Assistant Professor Şebnem Nur ALKAN
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Wednesday 10:00-13:00 |
| Lecturer Sultan AKEL
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Tuesday 9:00-12:00 |
| Lecturer Zeynep ÇORAKCI YAZICIOĞLU
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Friday 10:00-12:00 |
Educational Objectives of the Program
The educational objectives of the Occupational Therapy program at Istanbul Atlas University's Faculty of Health Sciences have been developed in accordance with the SABAK definition, which aims to align with world-class occupational therapy educational content, and by taking into account the career goals and professional expectations that graduates are expected to achieve in the near future. The educational objectives of our program are listed below:
Program Educational Objective 1
As an occupational therapy graduate, they will have the theoretical knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively use current intervention approaches and evidence-based practices necessary to practice their profession.
Program Educational Objective 2
It aims to improve the independence, social participation, well-being and health of individuals in their daily lives through education.
Program Educational Objective 3
He/she follows scientific developments related to occupational therapy, takes an active role in the development of occupational therapy science, and works competently in clinical reasoning processes with relevant disciplines, knowing his/her duties, authorities and responsibilities within the framework of ethical principles.
