UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Occupational Therapy
El The Occupational Therapy program at Universidad del Rosario offers a high quality comprehensive education. It focuses on training ethical professionals who are capable of communicating their ideas, leading, working collaboratively, thinking critically, and devising solutions to change the lives of people and communities through the profession.
We create interprofessional opportunities by providing learning spaces that bring together individuals from different health and human science professions. We use technology as a vital asset for human occupation, enhancing well-being, and advocating for equality.
Being an occupational therapist opens the door to diverse fields of work, including education, (pre-school, primary, and higher-level education), mental health, physical health, social well-being, and the corporate sector.
- SNIES Code: 1296
- Tuition fees per semester: $ 9.352.000
- 170 academic credits
- Program name: Occupational Therapy
- Type of education: University
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Program mode: In-person attendance
- Qualification awarded: Bachelor in Occupational Therapy
- Program location: Bogotá D.C.
- Periodicity of admission: Each semester
- Resolution number with effective term: 11906 of June 23, 2022, effective for 7 years
- High-quality accreditation: 17214 of October 24, 2018, effective for 6 years
- Duration: 10 semesters
- Schedule: Daytime
¿POR QUÉ
ESTUDIAR
Terapia Ocupacional?
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We have High-Quality Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program at the Universidad del Rosario is the only private program in the country to have received a high-quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education, Resolution 17214 of October 24, 2018, effective for 6 years.
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You will have access to numerous international agreements!
The program complies with the WFOT’s (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) minimum standards for the education of occupational therapists.
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We have our own hospital (Méderi Network)
We have our own university hospital (Méderi Network) and exclusive agreements with Clínica La Paz and Fundación Cardioinfantil, among others, for undertaking occupational therapy work placements and projects..
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You will have access to technological resources within the university and the program
The university and the program boast a variety of technological and professional resources for training and to carry out innovative projects in line with the needs of the country.
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We have numerous highly-esteemed facilities
We have numerous highly-esteemed facilities for undertaking training work placements, such as Fundación Nacional Batuta, Méderi Hospital, Clínica la Paz, Fundación Cardioinfantil, District Department of Social Integration, ARL Positiva, Colegio San Bartolomé de la Merced, among others.
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You will undertake training work placements
Your work placements will count as two (2) years of work experience.
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We work on occupational processes...
For people, populations, and communities throughout their lives. This includes people with disabilities or health conditions at all stages, older adults, homeless people, vulnerable young people, sex workers, the LGBTI community, school-age children, workers, and many more.
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We have important partnerships
We are affiliated with various research groups, three of which are directly linked to the Occupational Therapy program. These include Health, Cognition and work research groups, Rehabilitation Sciences research group, and finally, the Physical Activity Measurement Center.
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Our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art technology
We have anatomy, simulation, and project development laboratories that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The laboratories for play and learning, everyday activities, and technology, have all the resources needed for carrying out Occupational Therapy processes.
CURRICULUM
Our methodology is based on active learning, empowering students to take the lead in their pursuit of knowledge and in conducting research with the support of our teachers.
We employ various strategies to make curiosity, interdisciplinary work, reflection, critical thinking, creative skills, and social and research responsibility integral aspects of our students’ professional development.
The curriculum includes essential Occupational Therapy knowledge that will help you understand the meaning of occupation, its issues, and its impacts in five main areas: education, physical health, mental health, occupational health and safety, and community and social well-being.
We aim to provide you with a robust training in theories, models, evaluations, techniques, and methods, enabling you to have an impact on and support people and communities throughout their lives.
Within the robust curriculum, you’ll encounter a set of subjects referred to as core studies. In these courses, you will have the opportunity to explore and delve into topics related to health, context, and rehabilitation whilst developing skills for working and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
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Laboratories
Play and learning
- We provide a space where enjoyment and learning come together through play, as a means of intervention and as a part of life.
- You will have access to tools for evaluating skills and recognizing the abilities of children and adolescents both with and without disabilities.
- Here you will understand that learning is enjoyable and can be achieved in multiple ways.
Everyday activities
- We provide a space for learning through real-world contexts and practical experiences.
- You will be able to simulate how to provide support to enable people with disabilities to attain greater levels of independence and autonomy in their homes.
- You will be able to create designs that allow surroundings to be adjusted to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Technology
- In this space you will learn about the importance of using both simple and advanced technology to create splints and assistive products that enhance people’s daily life activities.
- The aim is to design technology that meets needs in a Colombian context.
- You will be able to create technological solutions alongside students from other degree courses, including Biomedical Engineering, Speech and Language Pathology, and Physiotherapy.
Professors
The teachers supporting your professional training have extensive academic, practical, and research experience in all fields of Occupational Therapy. They center their teaching approach around the student, focusing their methodology on active learning.
They have written various publications as part of their professional careers. They stand out for their research papers and have achieved various recognitions at academic and scientific events both nationally and internationally.
They have postgraduate degrees at both master's and doctoral levels. They are members of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and occupy leadership roles in the most important Occupational Therapy organizations in Colombia. This includes Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Terapia Ocupacional and Colegio Colombiano de Terapia Ocupacional.
Hospital Network
We have our own network of hospitals, including the Méderi Hospital, which encompasses both the Universitario Mayor Hospital and the Barrios Unidos Hospital, totaling approximately 1000 beds. This sets us apart from other universities offering an Occupational Therapy degree program.
We have more than 40 locations in Bogotá where you can put your knowledge into practice, along with exclusive agreements with other institutions.
STORIES
that you could have the leading role in!
Occupational Therapy students presenting research results during their work placements.
Poster presentations of projects carried out by Occupational Therapy students during their work placements, at the Books and Journals Club, a space for formative research.
Topics that are covered include inclusion in the labor market, aging processes, skills development in school children, the role of Occupational Therapy in emergency rooms, occupational justice and disability, promotion of interaction and social participation skills, entrepreneurship strategies for homeless people, eating disorders, educational strategies for Kangaroo Mother Care, among others.
To complete your degree, we offer the following
DEGREE TRACK OPTIONS
Research Assistantship
This option provides you with the opportunity to participate in ongoing research initiatives and improve your ability to analyze information, innovate, and create projects with high social and economic impact.
Coterminal studies
This will enable you to study master's level subjects in the final semesters of your professional training. Choosing this option will enable you to continue your postgraduate studies at Master's level.
Thesis
With this option you can conduct research on a topic of your choice, under the guidance and support of one of the program’s research professors.
National or International Internship
This option involves undertaking academic work placements to study Occupational Therapy topics and processes in more detail whilst you exchange scientific and cultural knowledge regionally, nationally, and internationally. You may do this within Colombia or in countries such as the USA, Brazil, Chile, Spain, and Canada, as well as in other countries where the university has agreements.
Diana Sáenz and Laura Sepúlveda
Our exchange program at Stockton University in New Jersey in the USA started in September 2018. The main goal was to learn about the role of an occupational therapist working in the field of mental health. We had the opportunity to attend classes, conduct home visits, volunteer, and experience different clinics.
The exchange program fosters personal growth and we think it is one of the best opportunities provided by Universidad del Rosario for enhancing your professional and personal development.
The work placement in a clinic exceeded my expectations. I learned something new every day, I met incredible people, and I fell in love with my degree. We work on various issues in this field. For example, we study neurodevelopment, basic learning tools, bed mobility techniques, energy conservation, sensory stimulation, sensory and motor reeducation, and more. You also learn how to approach families and carers, understanding that they play a fundamental role in the rehabilitation process.Diana Valentina González Zuñiga
Seeing people make progress, no matter how little, is a valuable step in their recovery. I am glad that I have chosen Occupational Therapy as a lifelong career. It transforms people’s lives!
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