Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

What do you study in Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is the discipline that helps people with disabilities, illnesses or injuries regain their independence in everyday activities, from getting dressed and cooking to working and interacting with others. It is not just about physical rehabilitation, but about restoring meaning and autonomy to people's lives.

  • Functional assessment of patients in clinical and community settings
  • Design of therapeutic programmes tailored to each person
  • Cognitive, motor and sensory rehabilitation techniques
  • Adapting the environment and using assistive products
  • Intervention in mental health, paediatrics, geriatrics and functional diversity
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams with doctors, psychologists and social workers

You will be able to practise in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special education schools, care homes and social services, making a real difference in people's lives.