BA/BS in Terapia Ocupacional

The Occupational Therapy program trains students to help people perform daily activities, work and school tasks despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The curriculum combines health sciences with activity analysis, adaptation methods and rehabilitation design. Students study on campus in La Serena, República, Rancagua and Temuco. Supervised practice places them in clinical and community settings where they learn to assess function, adapt environments and support clients through recovery and reintegration. Students also learn to prescribe assistive equipment, plan home adaptations and train caregivers in safe daily routines. Coursework includes anatomy, psychology and the social factors that shape participation in everyday life. Graduates can work in hospitals, rehabilitation services, schools, mental health teams and companies that focus on occupational health. The profession also covers work with older adults and people with disabilities seeking greater independence.