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Occupational Therapy Department
Head of Department:
Dr.. Abdullah Al-Nuqaidan
Office :
Building B2
Phone number :
0163020424
e-mail:
amc.ot@qu.edu.sa
Vision
To become a local and regional leader in providing innovative rehabilitative care, scientific research, and community service to promote the health and functional independence of individuals with special needs.
Mission
1. Provide outstanding academic education according to international standards to prepare scientifically and skillfully qualified occupational therapists. 2. Develop scientific research in the field of occupational therapy to support evidence-based practice. 3. Providing high quality treatment and rehabilitation services to the community. 4. Promote community awareness of the role of occupational therapy in improving the quality of life.
Overview
The Department of Occupational Therapy is one of the vital departments in the health and rehabilitation field, which aims to enable individuals of all ages to achieve functional independence and improve their quality of life by providing diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services.
Objectives :
1- Preparing professional cadres specialized in occupational therapy through advanced curricula.
2- Developing students' clinical skills through practical training in various environments (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools).
3- Encouraging applied research that contributes to the development of clinical practice.
4- Cooperating with local and international institutions in research projects.
5- Providing awareness programs and therapeutic interventions for different community groups (the elderly, children with disabilities, psychiatric patients).
6. Partnerships with health institutions to enhance rehabilitation services.
7- Keeping abreast of global developments in the field of occupational therapy and including them in the study and service plans.