Year
2020
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 (clinical); Online tutorial work
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 to an advanced level:

  1. Integration of occupational therapy knowledge, skills and professional values in a practice environment

  2. Effective client-centred practice

  3. Effective inter-professional practice

  4. Critical and reflective thinking in occupational therapy

  5. The importance of practicing in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner.