Year
2019
Units
9
Contact
1 x 320-hour clinical placement per semester
1 x 2-hour clinical orientation once-only
Prerequisites
1 Admission into MOT-Master of Occupational Therapy
1a Admission into BHSMOT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy
1b Admission into MOCTC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy
2 3 of OCCT8004, OCCT8005, OCCT9008
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2)
Assessment
Placement; Tutorial participation
Topic description
In this topic students will apply and consolidate their knowledge and skills of occupational therapy through supervised placements in a practice setting. The topic will also introduce students to critical and reflective practice within their fieldwork experience.
Educational aims
To apply occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in a practice setting and develop relevant competencies for practice as an entry-level therapist
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Integration of occupational therapy knowledge, attitudes and skills in a practice environment

  • Effective client-centred practice with clients and their families

  • Ability to effectively work inter-professionally

  • Beginning level critical and reflective thinking in occupational therapy practice.