Summary of the programThis program is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make you a competent psychomotor therapist.
Psychomotor therapists are qualified health professionals who work closely with infants, children and adults suffering of various levels of psychomotor disorders as well as mental health problems. They also support and aid individual’s personal development. Psychomotricity is based on a holistic view of human beings that considers each individual as a unity of physical, emotional and cognitive actualities, which interact with each other and the surrounding social environment.
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Conditions for admission
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
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The psychomotor therapist is a highly qualified health professional who helps patients, suffering from psychological disorders, attain an overall state of ease and achieve healthy changes in feelings, thinking and behavior.
Psychomotor therapy complements psychotherapy and usually constitutes an integral part of the treatment plan for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Psychomotor therapy benefits patients with depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders and cognitive behavioral disorders. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome constitute a typical beneficiary of psychomotor therapy. |
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Further, the psychomotor therapist typical manages children with motor coordination problems (balance & clumsiness), fine movement impairment (handwriting & using scissors), muscular tone problems (tension) and aggressive behavior.
This program is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make you a competent psychomotor therapist.
In this program you will learn a variety of scientific disciplines such anatomy, physiology, psychology, psychiatry and others. However, the emphasis will be placed on the centrality of human being’s physical expression to his emotional and psychological life. You will acquire a holistic perspective to the person as being one in mind and body. It is this combination of emotional, physical, cognitive and symbolic responses that characterizes psychomotor therapy.
This program is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make you a competent psychomotor therapist.
In this program you will learn a variety of scientific disciplines such anatomy, physiology, psychology, psychiatry and others. However, the emphasis will be placed on the centrality of human being’s physical expression to his emotional and psychological life. You will acquire a holistic perspective to the person as being one in mind and body. It is this combination of emotional, physical, cognitive and symbolic responses that characterizes psychomotor therapy.
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You will be trained on how to assess patients, make diagnosis and devise effective treatment plans. You will master a spectrum of therapeutic interventions in the domains of global and fine movements, planning and execution of gestures, perception, tonus, orientation in space and time and handwriting. Since psychomotor therapists are frequently engaged with cases in kindergartens and schools, you will be trained on effective communication with young children. You will also learn how to effectively cooperate with other professionals who usually overlap with you or complement your work such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, physical therapists and occupational therapists.
The job outlook after graduation is very bright. The number of practicing psychomotor therapists is very small in Morocco and worldwide. However, the demand for psychomotor therapy is growing exponentially. A significant proportion of young children in nurseries and schools will need your expertise. Further, psychiatrists will frequently refer cases with psychological problems to you for psychomotor therapy. |
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We have designed the course in a way that offers you the most interactive, informal and encouraging environment conducive to learning. You will be encouraged to think critically, to seek knowledge yourself and to translate theory into practice. Our curriculum is based on the art and science of helping you learn. The principles of our educational philosophy are that you are a self-directed learner, have rich experiences and knowledge on which to draw and desire to learn to better handle real-life situations. In this regard we see education as a process that builds up competences and leads to achievement of your full potential. Last but not least, every facility that makes you enjoy learning shall be at your disposal.
We are confident that you will excel in this program and wish you all the best.
We are confident that you will excel in this program and wish you all the best.
INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENCE
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Successful completion of this program requires 120 credit hours or 180 ECTS credits over a minimal period of three years. Students are awarded credit for classes on the basis of “seat time” in class and out-of-class student work.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Who are psychomotor therapists?Psychomotor therapists are qualified health professionals who work closely with infants, children and adults suffering of various levels of psychomotor disorders as well as mental health problems.
They also support and aid individual’s personal development. It is based on a holistic view of human beings that considers each individual as a unity of physical, emotional and cognitive actualities, which interact with each other and the surrounding social environment. |
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When diagnosing patients, psychomotor therapists typically do the following:
- Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of psychomotor difficulty
- Determine the extent of psychomotor problems by undertaking standardized and individualized psychomotor tests
- Identify treatment options
- Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor and graphomotor skills
- Body posture
- Balance
- Manual dexterity
- Visual-motor integration
- Bilateral coordination
- Space perception-orientation
- Auditory perception
- Organization in space and time
- Concentration
- Body scheme/self- image
- Social skills
Where do they work?
The majority of psychomotor therapists run their own private cabinets. They usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside other health professionals such as doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They may also liaise with professionals in education and social services.
They can provide services or work directly in medical facilities and schools. In medical facilities, psychomotor therapists work with doctors, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare workers. In schools, they work with teachers, other school personnel, and parents to develop and carry out individual or group programs, provide counseling, and support classroom activities.
They can provide services or work directly in medical facilities and schools. In medical facilities, psychomotor therapists work with doctors, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare workers. In schools, they work with teachers, other school personnel, and parents to develop and carry out individual or group programs, provide counseling, and support classroom activities.
How to become a psychomotor therapist?
To become a psychomotor therapist you will have to join and successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in psychomotricity. To join the program you need to have a high school leaving certificate or equivalent diploma.
Once enrolled, you will be required to work hard to successfully complete 27 modules over three years with a total study load of 5400 hours. Courses are organized in semesters, each academic year has two semesters and each semester lasts for 20 weeks.
The study program includes a total of 1665 hours of clinical placement, which can be spent in our partner institutions in Morocco or Europe.
Once enrolled, you will be required to work hard to successfully complete 27 modules over three years with a total study load of 5400 hours. Courses are organized in semesters, each academic year has two semesters and each semester lasts for 20 weeks.
The study program includes a total of 1665 hours of clinical placement, which can be spent in our partner institutions in Morocco or Europe.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
FIRST SEMESTER
Module 01 : Anatomy and physiology
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Module 02 : Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
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Module 03 : Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
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Module 04 : Developmental and cognitive psychology
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Module 05 : Introduction to psychomotricity
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Module 06 : Communication in healthcare settings
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Module 07 : Medical terminology
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SECOND SEMESTER
Module 08 : Pathophysiology
Module 09 : Neurosciences
Module 10 : The diagnostic approach in psychomotricity
Module 11 : Psychomotricity methods
Module 12 : Modalities of psychomotor therapy
Module 13 : Social and human sciences
Module 14 : Clinical internship of initiation
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THIRD SEMESTER
Module 15 : Child Psychopathology
Module 16 : Neurological rehabilitation
Module 17 : Rehabilitation of psychomotor disorders of children
Module 18 : Law, ethics and deontology
Module 19 : Clinical internship in pediatric psychomotricity
Module 20 : Clinical internship in neurological psychomotricity
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Module 21 : Neuropsychology
Module 22 : Rehabilitation of learning disabilities
Module 23 : Geriatrics and geriatric psychomotricity
Module 24 : Epidemiology, biostatistics and research methodology
Module 25 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of learning disabilities
Module 26 : Clinical internship in geriatric psychomotricity
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FIFTH SEMESTER
Module 27 : Rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disorders
Module 28 : Public health
Module 29 : Scientific and professional writing
Module 30 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disorders
Module 31 : Clinical internship in psychomotor rehabilitation of psychiatric disorders
Module 32 : Internship in school psychomotricity
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SIXTH SEMESTER
Module 33 : Psychomotor education
Module 34 : Management and leadership
Module 35 : Professional and interpersonal communication
Module 36-38 : End-of-study clinical internship and project
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Documents required for admission
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Online application for admission
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESAuthorized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training (Authorization No. 434/2015)
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