Occupational therapists help people with physical or mental disabilities to live the life they want while dealing with their disabilities.
Qualifications that can be acquired: Eligibility to take the national qualification exam for occupational therapists, advanced specialist title, graduate school admission qualification, welfare living environment coordinator level 2
WFOT Accredited School: Training schools that meet the educational standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists are accredited.
Our school is accredited as a training school that meets global standards for those wishing to become occupational therapists, giving students an advantage when they seek employment, training or study abroad.
Japan Occupational Therapist Association certified daily living activity improvement management promotion cooperation school
Our school is one of the few schools in Japan that has been certified as a "Cooperative School for the Promotion of Management for Improvement of Daily Living Activities." With the aging rate in Japan predicted to reach 30% in 2025, we are promoting and disseminating the "Management for Improvement of Daily Living Activities (MTDLP)" education, which was developed as a method of independence support required of occupational therapists.
Become an occupational therapist at Shimane Rehabilitation College!
National Exam Preparation
To become an occupational therapist, you must pass the national exam. Our school provides detailed national exam preparation instruction tailored to the circumstances of each student, including group learning and individual instruction.
ElderlyorInteraction with local residents
Visit local salons and other places to enjoy recreational activities with local people and learn about the needs of the field through conversation."communication ability"We cultivate.
Interacting with Children
We incorporate "childcare practice" into our curriculum. Not only do you develop communication skills with children, but you also learn about their development by observing their movements through play.
Occupational Therapy Department Topics!
Even if your body is healthy, worries and anxieties can make you feel heavy and lethargic. If your mind is not healthy, you cannot live life to the fullest. One of the attractions of being an occupational therapist is being able to care for patients in a wide range of areas, both physically and mentally. In addition to helping patients recover their physical functions, occupational therapists are also responsible for the rehabilitation of their minds.
There are many people, from children to the elderly, who suffer from mental health issues that interfere with their daily lives, and the causes and symptoms vary. Occupational therapists create programs tailored to the circumstances of each patient, and work closely with them to help them regain the life they desire.
A rich curriculum
| Basic Fields | Specialized Basic Fields | Specialized field | |
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| First year | psychology Japanese Expressions Human Relations Communication Theory statistics biology Physics Health and Physical Education (Practical) English conversation Community Contribution Activities | Anatomy I (Osteology, Ligaments, Muscles) Anatomy II (cardiology, visceral organs, neurology) Physiology Basic Kinesiology Human Development Introduction to Rehabilitation | Occupational Technology Regional Cultural Studies (Washi) Occupational Therapy Assessment Introduction to Occupational Therapy for the Physical Disability Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Mental Disorders Introduction to Community Occupational Therapy Observation training |
| Second Year | Clinical Psychology | Work Analysis | |
| Third Year | Anatomy III | Occupational Therapy Research Methods Occupational Therapy Management Occupational Therapy Theory Occupational Therapy for Central Nervous System Disorders Occupational Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders Occupational Therapy for Mental Disorders Occupational Therapy for Developmental Disorders Occupational Therapy for Higher Neurological Disorders Occupational Therapy for Elderly People with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Specialty Hand Therapy Daily Living Activities Prosthetics and Orthotics Comprehensive Clinical Occupational Therapy Community Occupational Therapy Specialties Community Occupational Therapy Techniques Evaluation Clinical Training Community clinical training | |
| Fourth Year | Comprehensive Clinical Training |
Distinctive Curriculum
Working methods using traditional techniques for "Sekishu-banshi"
We incorporate the techniques of papermaking, the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan, into occupational therapy. We also have professional outside instructors teach pottery, woodworking, leatherworking, and other crafts, which broadens and expands the scope of our knowledge as occupational therapists.
Horse Therapy
(Animal Therapy)
Horse therapy is a rehabilitation method that improves the mental and physical functions of people with disabilities and speeds up their return to society through contact with horses and horseback riding experiences. This popular class allows you to learn about horse therapy while actually riding at a horseback riding facility in the city.
Global prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer
Lessons taught by teachers from Nakamura Brace
We invite a teacher from Nakamura Brace Co., Ltd. (Head office: Oda City, Shimane Prefecture), a global manufacturer of prosthetics and orthotics, to teach a class on prosthetics and orthotics. This is a unique class that can only be taught in our school's Occupational Therapy Department.
Developing work-ready human resources
In order to improve the national exam pass rate and on-site skills, we have adopted active learning. Before the practical training, we have a mock training session that simulates a medical site, and we have taken every possible measure for the practical training.
Message from the Faculty
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We are training occupational therapists who meet the needs of the times.
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Shohei Kakimoto
Occupational therapists work with a wide range of people, from children to the elderly, who have difficulty performing occupations that are appropriate for them (daily activities that have meaning and value). It is important to support the physical, mental, and environmental aspects of each individual with specialized knowledge and techniques, which requires a wealth of knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge. Our department has many practical training sessions in its curriculum, and by acquiring practical skills suited to the field, we aim to develop the occupational therapists that the times demand.
VOICE OF CURRENT STUDENTS
I liked the environment where I could concentrate on my studies.
Second year student in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Graduated from Tsuwano High School in Shimane Prefecture.
Momoko Higashikawa
I wanted to become an occupational therapist because I wanted to help the elderly and their families. When I learned that occupational therapy involves mental rehabilitation, that desire grew stronger. I attended an open campus and liked the warm and comfortable atmosphere, as well as the environment where I could concentrate on my studies, so I decided to go to school here.3I am currently working hard to achieve good results in my regular school exams in preparation for the national exams and job hunting in the coming years. In the future, I want to become an occupational therapist who can empathize with patients, understand their feelings, and be relied upon by them.
Acquire the communication skills necessary for the medical profession.
Second year student in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Shimane Prefecture/Masuda High School graduate
Kono Likku
I was looking for a job that would help many people, and I became interested in the job of "occupational therapist". At the open campus, the teachers and student volunteers were kind and helpful, and I wanted to study in an environment like this and improve my communication skills. At this school, even if you are not good at communicating, the teachers and seniors will help you, so I think you will be able to acquire the communication skills necessary for a medical job through school life. Please try participating in the open campus at least once.
VOICE from graduates
Worked at Hiroshima Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Seiwakai Medical Corporation
Graduated from Occupational Therapy Department in March 2021 (Shimane Prefecture/Gotsu High School)
Occupational TherapistYurie Shimooka
I was attracted to rehabilitation through daily activities and hobbies, so I aimed to become an occupational therapist. I currently work at a rehabilitation hospital, where I am mainly in charge of rehabilitation for patients with cerebrovascular disorders and orthopedic diseases, with the goal of improving their physical functions and daily activities. I also provide cooking practice and bicycle driving support, assuming life after discharge. I feel rewarded when patients leave the hospital with a smile on their face, or when they realize that they can do things they couldn't do before. At Shimane Rehabilitation College, the teachers and students are friendly, and the environment is easy to consult about anything, and they provide friendly support, so I think you can live your student life with peace of mind. Occupational therapists can provide support that is more in line with your lifestyle while bringing out the individuality of the patient. The approach is wide, and it can be difficult, but I think it is a rewarding and attractive job.
Occupational Therapy Department Employment Situation
Number of job openings:551From the beginning2,163Man
(March 2024 Graduates)
| Shimane | Matsue Memorial Hospital Matsue Co-op Hospital Eastern Shimane Medical Welfare Center Kashima Hospital Yuyuen Yasugi First Hospital |
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| Tottori | Kinkai Rehabilitation Hospital Kaike Onsen Hospital Yonago East Hospital Tottori Co-op Hospital Welfare Kitazono Watanabe Hospital Yamamoto Surgery and Internal Medicine Clinic Kawahara Futaba |
| Hiroshima | Vihara Hana no Sato Hospital Koizumi Hospital Hibari Ichinose Hospital Hamawaki Orthopedic Hospital Asa Hospital Asurayaso Suzugamine Yorishima Internal Medicine and Surgery Clinic Kodama Hospital Chiyoda Central Hospital Chiyoda Hospital Yoshinkan Hospital Hatsukaichi Memorial Hospital Tsuchitani Visiting Nursing Station Saeki Fukushima Co-op Hospital Nishihiroshima Rehabilitation Hospital Yamazaki Hospital Araki Neurosurgery Hospital Hiroshima Park Hill Hospital Hiroshima Seaside Hospital Kure Midorigaoka Hospital Renaissance Setouchi Kamo Mental Health Center Onoura Hospital Kisaka Hospital Shiraki no Sato Chokyudo Nomura Hospital Nozomi Orthopedic Clinic Hijiyama Hospital Kitahiroshimacho Toyohira Hospital Hiroshima Daiichi Hospital Wakasa Rehabilitation Hospital Tomokazu Hospital Senogawa Hospital Akane-kai Co-op Saeki Hospital Sunami Sosai-kai Hospital Hiroshima Green Hill Hospital Fukuyama Central Hospital Otani Rehabilitation Hospital Jinkoukai Island Hospital Otani Gion Ushida Hospital Hiroshima Central Rehabilitation Hospital Kure Nakadori Hospital Aoki Hospital |
| Yamaguchi | Iwakuni City Medical Center Medical Association Hospital Iwakuni Medical Center Tsuzumigaura Children's Medical and Welfare Center Toyokita Hospital Yoshinan Hospital Tokuyama Medical Association Hospital Hagijisei Hospital Okada Hospital Yasuoka Hospital Ube Rehabilitation Hospital Showa Hospital Misumi Hospital Shimonoseki Hospital Tokuyama Rehabilitation Hospital |
| Okayama | Okayama Central Hokanmachi Hospital Minami Okayama Nursing Home Yuunagi Care Center Mitsusei Hospital Ukishuen Tsuyama Daiichi Hospital Koyodai Hospital Watanabe Hospital |
| Fukuoka | Orio Hospital Shinnakama Hospital Kashiigaoka Rehabilitation Hospital Hara Hospital Fukuoka Wanikai Hospital Fukuoka Toyoeikai Hospital Takayama Hospital Maebaru Geriatric Center Fukuoka Rehabilitation Hospital Iizuka Memorial Hospital Iizuka Heart Clinic Yukuhashi Memorial Hospital Ipponmatsu Hospital Jindai Hospital Asakura Takeo Hospital Orio Memorial Hospital Nagao Hospital |
| Okinawa | Chuzan Hospital |
| Hyogo | Inoue Hospital Sumoto Izuki Hospital Hirohata Century Hospital Kunitomi Gastroenterology Hospital Tokiwa Hospital Himeji Kita Hospital Nihei Hospital Taishi Hospital Ibogawa Hospital Eikokai Medical and Welfare Center Kizuna |
| Osaka | Kansai Rehabilitation Hospital Aino University Hirakata Rehabilitation Center Tahara Hospital Yoshieikai Hospital Bobath Memorial Hospital |
| Kyoto | Kyoto Kizugawa Hospital Kyoto Ohara Memorial Hospital |
| Wakayama | Wakayama Medical University Hospital Okada Orthopedic Surgery |
| Triple | Shigisan Hospital Branch Ueno Hospital |
| Tokyo | Takekawa Hospital Akabane Rehabilitation Hospital |