|
|
|
What will I study?
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy uses a combination of traditional and scenario-based learning and teaching methods. Students will develop expertise in working cooperatively to seek out information and applying their learning to situations relevant to occupational therapy practice.The curriculum incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of occupational science, (the study of humans as occupational beings), as well as biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.
At the commencement of the course, students study foundation units inoccupational science, anatomy, physiology, psychology and occupational therapy practice. This knowledge is then developed and applied to the intervention process used by occupational therapists with individuals, groups and communities.
Students will also undertake an Inter-Professional Education block each semester that will involve learning together with students in other health science courses (for example Physiotherapy, Health Sciences/Social Work) around structured academic content focused on collaboration and teamwork.
Each year of the course includes a fieldwork placement in a metropolitan or regional location. Students complete a total of 1000 hours of fieldwork education, as required by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
Participation in fieldwork education is integral to learning and is a requirement of the program in all years. Students will be required to meet the costs of fieldwork including
- Food handling Level 1 certificate
- Routine immunisation
- State and national police criminal record checks
- Travel and accommodation costs.
Course Structure
|
|
|
