Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

University of South Australia - City East Campus

Australia,South Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 44,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Program Overview

Unleash your unstoppable career in occupational therapy, and be at the forefront of helping people of all ages to actively participate in society, irrespective of limitations. This four-year honours degree will teach you how to help people overcome constraints caused by injury or illness, and help them navigate and manage emotional, developmental, environmental, societal, age-related and psychological limitations.

As a registered occupational therapist, you’ll be an integral part of the allied health workforce. You’ll be able to work across a variety of areas, ranging from hospitals and private practice to aged care and schools, with strong applicability into international workforces.

As an honours degree, you will graduate with a respected qualification, and can tailor your studies to either a professional or research stream, depending on your career goals.


What you'll learn

Your first year will focus on core health subjects including anatomy, physiology, and an introduction to occupational therapy practice and evidence.

From second and third year, you’ll focus on the application of your skills in mental health, occupation rehabilitation, chronic conditions, community focus, primary health care and participatory community practice.

In addition to field placements, you’ll attend workshops in a range of industry settings, which will offer first-hand insight into the scope of practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit regional settings in your third year on the annual Country Road Trip.

Throughout your degree, you’ll be exposed to many different hands-on activities that may be part of your future role. This includes:

  • Splint making
  • Dressing adaptation for people with self-care impairments
  • Wheelchair measurement tutorials
  • Home modification and assistive technology plans
  • Adult neurological rehabilitation techniques
  • Completing skill demonstrations to become familiar with real-life occupational therapy scenarios

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