Convocatoria de septiembre

Se convoca a los alumnos al examen de Inglés Científico II, que se realizará el día 2 de septiembre a las 11 horas en el aula 2 de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud.

Convocatoria de junio

Se convoca a los alumnos al examen de Inglés Científico II, que se realizará el día 2 de junio a las 16 horas en el aula 3 (Aulario A) de la Facultad de Medicina.

Office time from May onwards

Office hours from 19th of May will be held on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 14:30.

Clinical settings

Over the next few weeks, we are going to watch some videos about different clinical settings where occupational therapists work, including pediatrics, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, etc.

In groups of three you will have to discuss a series of activities explained in class. Please, bring the necessary material you need to improve your vocabulary during the sessions.

Hospital hygiene

Dear all,

Please remember that next week you should bring the abstracts about the lecture on hospital hygiene.

Thank you!

Living with arthritis

The different types of arthritis, symptoms, diagnosis and joints most commonly affected are explained in this tutorial. Since the occupational therapist is a key part in the treatment of patients suffering from arthritis, it is important for you to have good knowledge of this disease.

Next week we will study the main differences between two of the most important types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the role of occupational therapists and the use of assistive devices to simplify daily chores.

Practice sessions

Practice sessions will be held during the following weeks:

3rd of March
You will bring any material needed to create a Power Point presentation about a topic related to Occupational Therapy. This oral presentation must include a description of the most important features of the disease or condition you have chosen, as well as a case study about a specific patient. Further instructions will be explained in class.

17th of March
A Belgian specialist will visit our faculty and give a lecture on hospital hygiene and infections. The lecture will be held on 19th of March.

24th of March
Each group will have 15 minutes to make the oral presentation. The following aspects will be evaluated: grammar, vocabulary and spelling, pronunciation and intonation, spontaneity/enthusiasm, structure (introduction, body and conclusion), design and originality.

Office time during exam period

Office hours from 16th to 31st January will be held on Wednesdays from 8.30 to 14.30.

Season's greetings

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring you good luck and happiness.

Creating a mind map

A mind map is created around a specific topic or word, from which different categories are attached. The objective of mind maps is to establish different relationships among words or concepts by creating branches and sub-branches that follow a hierarchy.

During this week, we are going to create a mind map about Occupational Therapy. It is important, first, to identify the most relevant ideas you want to include, and then think about the best categorization scheme.

World Occupational Therapy Day

The World Occupational Therapy Day is held on 27th October. During this day, occupational therapists participate in different events and virtual exchanges to promote their profession around the globe. For further information visit this site.

Office time

Office hours from 16th September to 18th October will be held on:

Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:00
Thursday: 8:30 - 9:00 /11:00 -13:00
Friday: 8:30 -10:00

Welcome to a new academic year!

I am delighted to welcome you back to the faculty. I hope you have a fulfilling and productive year.

Convocatoria de septiembre

Se convoca a los alumnos al examen de Inglés Científico II, que se realizará el día 2 de septiembre a las 11 horas en el aula 2 de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud.

Office time

Office hours from 20th May to 12th July will be held on Wednesdays from 8.30 to 14.30.

Convocatoria de junio

Se convoca a los alumnos al examen de Inglés Científico II, que se realizará el día 3 de junio a las 11 horas en el aula 1 de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud.

Abbreviations

Here is a list of useful abbreviations for occupational therapists:

ABR: absolute bed rest	ORTH: orthopedic
ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder	PARA: paraplegia
ADL: activities of daily living	PCA: personal care attendant
AKA: above knee amputation	PDD: pervasive developmental disorder
ALS: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	PMH: past medical history
BKA: below knee amputation	POC: plan of care
BMR: basal metabolic rate	PROM: passive range of motion
BP: blood pressure	q2h: every two hours
CAT: computer-assisted tomography	qd: everyday
CBI: closed brain injury	qh: every hour
c/o: complains of	qid: four times daily
CP: cerebral palsy	qn: every night
D: dependent	RA: rheumatoid arthritis
DJD: degenerative joint disease	ROM: range of motion
DOB: date of birth	SAD: seasonal affective disorder
ECF: extended care facility	SCI: spinal cord injury
ECG: electrocardiogram	SED seriously emotionally disturbed
EEG: electroencephalogram	SI: sensory integration
EENT: eye, ear, nose and throat	SOB: shortness of breath
HHA: home health agengy	SZ: schizophrenia
I: independent	TBI: traumatic brain injury
LOC: loss of consciousness	TDD: telecommunication device for the deaf
MS: multiple sclerosis	THR: total hip replacement
NKA: no known allergy	TKR:  total knee repair
NPO: nothing by mouth	W/C: wheelchair
OA: osteoarthritis	WFL: within functional limits
OOB: out of bed	WNL: within normal limits

Terminology: the nervous system

Medical terms are divided into three parts: a prefix, a word root and a suffix. Study the information in this website and practise doing the following quiz about terminology of the nervous system.

Anencephalic

Prefix	Word root	Suffix
an (without)	encephal (inside the head, brain)	ic (pertaining to)

Parkinson's disease

Watch this video about a new treatment for Parkinson's disease. Find out more information about Deep Brain Stimulation and other new therapies to treat this disease.

Networking

This Twitter account is a complementary tool to improve your English language skills in OT. Just use your Twitter account or create a new one to make the most of it.