Understanding and Applying the ICFUnderstanding and Applying the ICF
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6 months
Course Overview
How can the ICF help you better understand your patients and improve clinical decision-making? The ICF provides a practical model for understanding how health conditions affect a person’s daily life. Rather than focusing solely on the diagnosis, the ICF takes into account body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors to provide a more complete picture of health.
This course explains the structure of the ICF and introduces the underlying biopsychosocial model. Using practical examples, you will learn to apply ICF principles to assessment, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rehabilitation without having to memorize the extensive classification system.
Practical Application
- Application of the ICF in Everyday Clinical Practice
- Holistic Patient Assessment
- Treatment Goals and Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Understanding Health Beyond Medical Diagnosis
What You'll Learn Here
- Understanding the Structure and Purpose of the ICF
- Learn About the Biopsychosocial Model of Health
- Understanding the Relationship Between Diagnosis and Functional Ability
- Applying ICF Principles in Clinical Thinking
- Using the ICF as a Practical Model for Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Care
Part 1: Understanding and Applying the ICF
- Structure and Description of the ICF
- The biopsychosocial model
- Knowledge Check
- Diagnosis and the ICF in Context
- CF as a Conceptual Model
- Practical Application of the ICF
Part 2: Final Exam
- Final Test
- Nurses
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Sports Therapists
- Movement scientists
- Doctors
- Orthopedic Technicians
- Educators
- Neuropsychologists
- Health scientists

Beat Knecht, M.D.
Chief Physician at Kinder-Reha Schweiz from 1984 to 2010; played a key role in the development, introduction, and implementation of the ICF for children and adolescents.

Jan Lieber, MSc OT
An occupational therapist specializing in neuropediatrics; his work focuses on helping children achieve greater independence through meaningful daily activities.
This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association of Occupational Therapy (DVE): 1 point
- Physio Germany: 1 point
- Umbrella Organization for Advanced Medical, Therapeutic, and Diagnostic Health Professions (MTD): 1 class period
- Swiss Association of Occupational Therapists (EVS): 1 point
- Physioswiss: 1 point
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.
Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.
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