Construct course of exercise therapy technology for vocational college of rehabilitation therapy techenology based on ICF and RCF
YU Junwu
DING Zhongbing
FU Qinglan
LI Haizhou
Ji-Won PARK
WANG Yan
HU Jie
BAI Jianjuan
SHI Zuojun
Abstract：Objective To analyze and construct a curriculum framework and content system of the vocational college rehabilitation therapy technology exercise therapy technology course,based on World Health Organization(WHO)Internation-al Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health(ICF)and rehabilitation competency framework(RCF).
Methods Using educational psychology and curriculum theory,and applying the ICF and RCF,the curriculum system for rehabilitation therapy technology curriculum system was constructed.A systematic analysis of the existing ex-ercise therapy technology course content was conducted to identify the core elements related to ICF and RCF.Through the design of course modules,these core elements were integrated into theoretical courses,skills train-ing and practical courses to form a comprehensive curriculum structure.
Results Combining the ICF and RCF,a curriculum system for rehabilitation therapy technology curriculum system was constructed,covering theoretical courses,skills training and practical courses.This system enabled students to systematically master rehabilitation assessment and treatment techniques and develop clinical decision-making abilities and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.The introduction of the ICF framework allowed students to ac-quire knowledge,skills and abilities in the field of exercise therapy technology through the course.Developing competency-oriented courses based on RCF framework helped students develop comprehensive professional competencies through learning.
Conclusion By integrating the ICF and RCF,a curriculum for exercise therapy technology course in vocational colleges has been constructed.Based on the ICF framework,the content of the course has been aligned with the bio-psy-cho-social theory of functioning and health,covering three levels:body function,activity and participation,and environmental factors.The curriculum content should include the analysis,assessment and intervention of these functioning.RCF provides a theoretical structure and methodology for developing competency-oriented courses.When designing the course modules,teaching objectives have been established based on the core competency framework,aiming to develop students'comprehensive professional competence and professionalism through the-oretical courses,practical training and clinical internships.
Keywords：International Classification of FunctioningDisabilityand Healthrehabilitation competency frameworkhigher vocational collegephysical therapycourses
Publication Date：2024-12-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 1400-1406 )