科廷科技大学

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

Over 1,000 hours of fieldwork practice is undertaken throughout the course in a variety of environments within Western Australia and overseas if desired.

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.

Professional recognition

This course is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

You can also gain professional membership with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Australia and WA Occupational Therapy Association.

You must be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (national) to use the title: registered health practitioner or occupational therapist.

Career information

Careers

Occupational therapist.

Industries

Acute care
Injury management
Mental health
Rehabilitation and aged care
Working with children.