Program Overview

This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist.

In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas:

• Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.
• The theory and practice of occupational therapy including the study of occupation and analysis of the physical, psychological and social requirements of a variety of skills and activities.
• Human development covering normal growth and development within the life cycle along with problems such as learning disabilities and the effects of ageing.
• Occupational health and management, including prevention, education and rehabilitation programs for a variety of workplaces.

Please note: Essential learning strategies demand that all students have the ability to disrobe appropriately, have the ability to participate fully and are willing to act as patients/clients for their peer group and as mock patients for other students.

What you'll learn

• Apply occupational therapy knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-based outcomes
• Create effective occupational therapy solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
• Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary occupational therapy
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure active client participation, relevant documentation and reporting, and responsible sharing of professional information
• Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary occupational therapy practice
• Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competency
• Inform occupational therapy standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives
• Practice occupational therapy in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stakeholders
• Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities