Year
2021
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

This topic 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 you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Integarte occupational therapy knowledge, skills and professional values in a practice environment to an advanced level
  2. Demonstrate effective client-centred practice to an advanced level
  3. Demonstarte effective inter-professional practice to an advanced level
  4. Apply critical and reflective thinking in occupational therapy to an advanced level
  5. Recognise the importance of practicing in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner to an advanced level