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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

311102 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy

GradCertOccTher(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course provides theory, knowledge and advanced practice skills required by occupational therapists in changing health and community contexts. The focus is on emerging theoretical knowledge of occupation, clinical reasoning as a basis for reflective practice, management and evaluation skills and applied research. The course is designed to enable students to incorporate recent developments in occupational therapy, generic practice and management skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in occupational therapy.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of the Handbook. Students are required to have a current Essential First Aid Certificate within four weeks of entry into the first year of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

No recognition of prior learning recognised.

Duration and Availability

This course may be completed in one semester full-time, but is also offered on a part-time basis over two years.

Course Organisation

This course will provide the theoretical knowledge and advanced practice skills required in changing health and community contexts. Studies focus on emerging theoretical knowledge of occupation, clinical reasoning as a basis for reflective practice, management and evaluation skills, and applied research. Those occupational therapists wishing to apply for re-registration are strongly encouraged to undertake Clinical Education 646 to demonstrate achievement of professional competencies.

Career Opportunities

Occupational therapy clients may be individuals, groups or communities. Occupational therapists strive to assist clients to maximise or enable their participation in occupation - be it work, leisure or self care. As such, occupational therapy is practiced in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, health centres, homes, workplaces, schools and housing for seniors. Clients are actively involved in the therapeutic process and outcomes of occupational therapy are diverse, client-driven and measured in terms of participation or satisfaction derived from participation. Opportunities for work exist throughout Australia and other member countries of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
311073 v.2   Foundations of Occupational Therapy 541 3.0 25.0
311075 v.2   Occupational Therapy Principles and Practice 541 4.0 25.0
311078 v.2   Clinical Counselling and Group Work 641 6.0 25.0
311080 v.2   Paediatrics 641 4.0 25.0
311082 v.2   Research Design 541 3.0 25.0
311084 v.2   Orthoses and Rehabilitation Science 642 5.0 25.0
311085 v.2   Gerontology 541 13.0 25.0
311086 v.2   Neuropsychiatry 642 4.0 25.0
314042 v.1   Neuroscience 643 4.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
311072 v.2   Neuroscience Neurodevelopment 542 4.0 25.0
311077 v.2   Neuropsychiatry 542 4.0 25.0
311087 v.2   Community Based Rehabilitation and Development 642 4.0 25.0
311088 v.2   Clinical Education 642 266.5 25.0
311089 v.2   Clinical Education 644 266.5 25.0
311090 v.2   Clinical Education 646 304.0 25.0
313275 v.2   Physical Rehabilitation 542 4.0 25.0
314044 v.1   Ergonomics and Safety Science 542 7.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Study Period 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
311071 v.2   Musculoskeletal Structure and Function 540 45.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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