Dongmyeong University Department of Occupational Therapy Hosts Career Special Lecture with Mental Health Occupational Therapist

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Dongmyung University held a special lecture on the 8th for current students, inviting Hyundo Kang, a mental health occupational therapist from Yeoju Semin Hospital's Mental Health Specialist Office.

This lecture, titled "Mental Health Occupational Therapy and the Role of Occupational Therapists," was a major-related career special lecture aimed at exploring career paths in the field of psychiatric occupational therapy.

During the lecture, students learned about the introduction process of mental health occupational therapists, the history and roles of psychiatric occupational therapy, and major clinical disorders.

Participants of the invited lecture by the mental health occupational therapist are taking a group commemorative photo.

Department Head Mirim Jo stated, “Mental health occupational therapists are responsible for occupational therapy and education aimed at improving the physical and mental functions of patients with mental illnesses and their families in psychiatric medical institutions,” adding, “This special lecture provided a valuable opportunity for students to better understand career paths in psychiatric occupational therapy.”

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Dongmyung University will recruit 30 new students for the 2024 academic year through early and regular admissions.

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