Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad occupational therapy knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
- Communicate occupational therapy knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate broad global perspectives and ethical considerations, with respect for cultural diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
- Demonstrate initiative and accountability for own learning and professional practice.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses in new situations.
- Think critically to evaluate, interpret and conceptualise complex occupational solutions.
- Use assistive technologies, digital technologies and contemporary literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information in occupational therapy contexts.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative in multi-disciplinary teams.
Course structure
Year 1 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Theory of Occupation | 15 |
| Occupation and Equity | 15 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| Clinical Science 1 | 15 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Occupational Analysis | 15 |
| Neuroscience | 15 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| Clinical Science 2 | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Paediatrics and Youth | 15 |
| Applied Kinesiology | 15 |
| Clinical Science 3 | 15 |
| Health Conditions | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Neuropsychiatry | 15 |
| Gerontology | 15 |
| Communication Technology | 15 |
| Clinical Science 4 | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Physical Rehabilitation | 15 |
| Mental Health Rehabilitation | 15 |
| Assistive Technology | 15 |
| Occupational Rehabilitation | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Neurological Rehabilitation | 15 |
| Health Management | 15 |
| Clinical Science 5 | 30 |
Year 4 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Disability | 15 |
| Aboriginal Communities | 15 |
| Creativity and Health | 15 |
| Occupational Therapy Administration | 15 |
| Clinical Science 6 | 30 |
| Clinical Science 7 | 30 |
Please refer to the Course Coordinator for the timetable for the above 4th year units.
Note: Students with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher after the third year of study may be invited to complete an Honours program. Those students will transfer to the Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours for the fourth and final year of study.
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Practicum requirement
An extended full-time practicum component applies to the three Clinical Science units in this course.
Attendance requirements
Students may be required to undertake part of this study in a rural or regional setting.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to:
Certificate of National Police Clearance
Current WA Department of Health Criminal Record Screening Clearance Card
Current First Aid Certificate
Department of Education and Training National Criminal History Record Check
Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12891
MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment
Working with Children Check, more information at www.workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Professional practice rules
The practice education/fieldwork component of the course needs to comply with the Professional Accreditation Standards for Occupational Therapy Entry Level Education Programs as devised by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Ltd (OTC).
Students must complete a minimum of 1000 hours of practice education/fieldwork that is in line with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). These practice education/fieldwork opportunities will require students to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice with a range of people who have different needs, and in differing circumstances. Students are required to be supervised and assessed by a registered occupational therapist.
Registration
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia .
Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.
Possible future job titles
Occupational Therapist, Health & Wellness Coordinator, Mental Health Therapist, Occupational Rehabilitationist, Safety Officer, Disability Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist, Hand Therapist, Neurorehabilitationist, Paediatric Therapist
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