Stage2 - Diploma of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy, Leading to Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Navitas Group - Curtin College

Australia,Western Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 41,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

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Australia, Western Australia

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 12,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Building 420, Level 3, Curtin Bentley Campus, Koorliny Way, Bentley WA 6102, Australia

Stage2 - Diploma of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy, Leading to Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

Students who have already completed Year 12 (or equivalent) may start with the Stage 2 Diploma, which has the same course content and structure as year one of the corresponding Curtin University undergraduate degree. Upon completion of your Diploma, you will progress directly into the second year of your Curtin University Bachelor's degree program


Stage2 - Occupational Therapy - Diploma of Health Sciences
As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.

In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.

You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.


Leading to: Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.

In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.

You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.


What you'll learn

  • Apply occupational therapy knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-based outcomes
  • Demonstrate critical and professional reasoning to create innovative and effective solutions for occupational therapy practice
  • Use credible sources to locate, evaluate and synthesise information, including theoretical concepts and technical knowledge to support clinical decision-making in contemporary occupational therapy and research
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure active client participation; accurate documentation and reporting; and the sharing of professional and research outcomes to academic, industry and community stakeholders
  • Evaluate contemporary occupational therapy practice and research and incorporate appropriate technologies to enable participation in meaningful occupations
  • Actively seek and engage in opportunities for ongoing learning that builds the body of occupational therapy knowledge and research, and facilitates personal and professional aspirations
  • Demonstrate practice that reflects an understanding and appreciation of the influences and relationships between local and global occupational therapy professional standards and interprofesional practice
  • Undertake occupational therapy practice and research in a culturally safe and respectful manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
  • Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities.

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