The program is designed to advance the professional knowledge and skills of occupational therapists. The program advances discipline knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills for functioning in a complex health system.
Content & Structure
The program requires completion of 54 units of study. Students complete 18 units of core courses, 18 units of Occupational Therapy courses and a further 18 units of elective courses.
1. Students who have a background, or previous studies in a particular course, may substitute a course of equal value and standing, with the approval of the Program Director.
2. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with University Policy training providers and/or work or life experience). Maximum credit allowed is normally one-third of the total units of the program.
Notes
1. The program is normally completed in one and a half years full-time or the part-time equivalent. All courses are offered subject to achieving viable enrolment numbers and therefore may not be offered every year.
2. Students are advised that this award does not satisfy the requirements for Professional Registration in Australia or its States and Territories.
3. Occupational Therapy electives may include courses available at University of South Australia and cross-institutionally at any other Australian university, subject to approval by the Program Director.