Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Discover the science, strategies, and theories behind a profession dedicated to helping people live full and meaningful lives regardless of age, disability, or limitations - with the UC Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree.In this course, you will learn to assess a person’s unique issues to offer better, more tailored recovery solutions based on a wholistic and comprehensive look at an individual’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.Successful completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of health issues in Australia, and the skills to help individuals, groups, and communities engage in the occupations they need to, want to or are expected to do.This course also prepares you for further study opportunities and the chance to gain the additional skills to move into senior, more researched based positions.WIL is an integral part of this course, giving you an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships with industry stakeholders and professionals before graduating.Over four years, you’ll participate in 1000 hours of practical education in places such as hospitals, health clinics, community organisations, school and aged care facilities both locally or nationally.Placements are full-time basis and will require interstate travel.

Accommodation and transport costs are the student’s responsibility.

For further information on WIL please visit https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learningThere is also scope for international study/work placements in countries such as Canada and South East Asia, all of which offer incredible learning experiences and unique opportunities to network at a global level.Note:

local/national/international placements include credits that count towards your degree.Graduates of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy will be able to seek employment within public, private and or voluntary sector settings, as well as provide services in diverse environments such as homes, schools, workplaces, health centres, supported accommodation, housing for seniors, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and forensic centres.High achieving students with a passion for research may be invited to transfer into the Honours stream of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (with Honours) are designed to meet the entry-level standards required by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has been granted accreditation with conditions by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia & New Zealand) Ltd (OTC).

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (96 credit points) Required - Must pass 81 credit points as follows

• 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 5258 - Counselling Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 6532 - Human Physiology and the Lifecycle - 3 cp, Level 3 6853 - Group Work - 3 cp, Level 2 7434 - Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues - 3 cp, Level 2 8580 - Epidemiology and Principles of Research - 3 cp, Level 3 8989 - Health Professional Practice 2 - 3 cp, Level 4 10298 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10299 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy - 3 cp, Level 1 10300 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy - 3 cp, Level 1 10301 - Occupational Therapy Toolbox 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 10302 - Occupational Therapy Toolbox 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 10303 - Practice Reasoning in Occupational Therapy - 3 cp, Level 2 10304 - Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 1a - 3 cp, Level 2 10305 - Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 1b - 3 cp, Level 2 10307 - Occupational Therapy for Specific Groups - 3 cp, Level 2 10308 - Humans as Occupational Beings 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 10309 - Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 2 - 6 cp, Level 3 10310 - Occupation in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 10311 - Humans as Occupational Beings 2 - 3 cp, Level 4 10312 - Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 3 - 6 cp, Level 4 10313 - Readiness for Occupational Therapy Practice - 3 cp, Level 4 10417 - Mental Health and Occupational Therapy - 3 cp, Level 2 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1

Restricted Choice - 15 credit points as follows

• Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 6540 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1
• Part B - Must select 1 of the following Option 1 - Must pass 12 credit points as follows - Option 1 is for Professional Stream students. Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units. Option 2 - Must pass 12 credit points as follows - Option 2 is for Honours Stream students 6486 - Research Planning PG - 3 cp, Level P 10314 - Occupational Therapy Honours 1 - 3 cp, Level H 10315 - Occupational Therapy Honours 2 - 6 cp, Level H

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend applying by the 31st October as the first offers will be released in December. Please be advised that if you submit your application after the advertised closing date, your application may not be considered.

Additional Admission Requirements

Clinical practice is a key component of the program and is assessed. Students may be required to complete this component outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, and Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.