University Degree in Occupational Therapy
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE – IN PERSON MODALITY
+ DIPLOMA IN 3D PRINTING IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Did you know that the occupational therapist is highly demanded in hospitals, nursing homes or schools? Their mission is to help people overcome barriers to achieve a full and independent life. You could be the one helping a patient regain movement or designing a device for a child with special needs. This official university degree covers a wide range of opportunities and will be one of the professions of the future.
Do you want to be a key player in the recovery of people with mental illness?- Are you passionate about creating robots, braces and splints that improve people’s quality of life?
- Would you like to work with the elderly to help them preserve their physical and cognitive abilities throughout their lives?
- Would you love it if your job was to help a child adjust in school after a long injury?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
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You will study at one of the best university campuses in Europe
You will study your university degree in the most modern facilities in the social, health, sports and educational fields. Only at UFV will you have the opportunity to learn about the human body in the Anatomy Room of the Faculty of Medicine, take practical classes in the sports center and in the Physiotherapy Clinic and participate in workshops in your own career laboratories (support products and children’s laboratories). In addition, you will design devices, create prototypes and 3D print splints in our Digital Fabrication Laboratory FAB LAB
Do you have doubts about the University Degree in Occupational Therapy?
Why is UFV the best place to study Occupational Therapy?
You will follow a syllabus adapted to the requirements of the WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) so that you can work in any country in the world.
You will take your own subjects on childhood and education, as well as on virtual reality and customized integral positioning systems, three areas of great demand that will allow you to differentiate yourself.
You will learn in a practical way with clinical cases, simulations with Gesell chambers and workshops in the psychomotor, early care, electrotherapy rooms or in the swimming pools of the sports center.
You will always have access to the best facilities in a campus located in a unique enclave, with transportation from anywhere in Madrid, and which has the most modern facilities for your career.
You will perform more than 1,200 hours of internship rotating through four areas: physical, mental health, geriatrics and pediatrics.
You will learn from great teachers such as Nuria Mendoza, National Award for Arts and Sciences Applied to Sport and creator of the White Paper on Inclusive Sport, and you will attend conferences with experts on the latest trends in your sector.
With the diploma in 3D Printing in the field of Occupational Therapy you will become the architect of rehabilitation with the technology of the future and transform your ideas into reality, creating customized solutions and improving the quality of life of your patients.
You will study at a university with an intense campus life. You will be able to participate in research groups, volunteering, sports teams or student societies and attend hundreds of activities.
A profession with high employment and growth potential
In a society where health has become a priority and with an increasingly aging population, the demand for these professionals is growing steadily. UFV has an employability rate of 94.3% and, in the case of this university degree, it is expected to achieve a higher placement rate thanks to its high market demand.
Internships in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, schools and companies
You will complete a mandatory internship in the four main areas of your field: physical, mental health, geriatrics and pediatrics. Throughout the internship, you will work with patients of different ages and conditions and have your first work experience. It is also an excellent opportunity to get a contract, since 85% of our students receive an offer from the same place where they have done their internship.
International Agreements
We have more than 200 exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, where you will learn other techniques and strategies to improve people’s quality of life. In addition, at the UFV campus you will live on campus with students of different nationalities.
We train professionals who will transform the lives of their patients
Your mission as an occupational therapist is to help patients reach their full potential. This profession works by looking directly at people to identify their challenges and develop a personalized treatment to improve their lives. UFV’s humanistic training and social practices will help you discover what each person needs in order to put yourself at their service and transform their day-to-day lives.
Scholarships and Grants
At UFV, we understand the importance of studying a university degree that fulfills you. That’s why we offer you numerous facilities to access our university degrees so that you don’t have to give up your professional future.
Career Opportunities
The university degree in Occupational Therapy has multiple professional opportunities, some of which include:
- Health Centers: you will work in hospitals and clinics, collaborating with physicians and other health care professionals to assist in the recovery of patients with physical or mental illness.
- Geriatrics: you will contribute to the well-being of the elderly, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life in settings such as nursing homes.
- Pediatrics and Early Care: you will work with children with disabilities or developmental delays, helping them develop critical life skills.
- Mental Health: you will work with individuals facing mental health challenges, supporting them in their recovery and reintegration into society.
- Physical Rehabilitation: you will help people with physical disabilities regain their autonomy and abilities.
- Education: you will work in schools, helping children with special needs to actively participate in their education
- Social Inclusion: you will contribute to the integration of people with disabilities into society, promoting equal opportunities and access to services and resources.
- Sports and Exercise: you will work with athletes and active people to prevent injuries, improve performance and support recovery from sports injuries.
- Hand Therapist: you will specialize in treating hand and arm conditions, such as fractures, overuse injuries or surgery, helping patients regain function and reduce pain.
- Workplace Health: you will work with businesses to ensure employees have ergonomic and safe working conditions. You will help prevent workplace injuries and adapt work environments to the individual needs of employees.
- Research and Teaching: you may choose to pursue an academic or research career, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Title of the University Degree:
University Degree in Occupational Therapy
Centers where the University Degree is taught
Faculty of Health Sciences
Branch of knowledge:
Health Sciences
Field of knowledge
Physiotherapy, podiatry, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, optics and optometry, and speech therapy
Modality
In-person
Language
Spanish
Total number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Specializations
Not applicable
Places:
50
Regulated professions:
Occupational Therapy
Resolution:
Resolution of 5 February 2009, BOE of 27 February 2009
Regulation:
Order CIN/729/2008, of 18 March, BOE of 26 March 2009
