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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code H96

This course contributes to current trends in health services by promoting health and well-being through occupation. Students will develop an understanding of the factors that affect performance in occupations of self-care, education, work, social participation, and play and leisure for individuals, groups and populations through the lifespan. In broad terms, the course outcomes are to develop occupational therapists who have a sound knowledge and understanding of professional principles and processes and who can generalise their attributes and skills in new situations. Fieldwork placements throughout the course provide students with valuable learning experiences in a range of settings.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

An extended full-time practicum component applies to the three Clinical Science units in this course.

Duty of care

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: Certificate of National Police Clearance Current WA Department of Health Criminal Record Screening Clearance Card Current First Aid Certificate Department of Education and Training National Criminal History Record Check Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275 MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

Attendance requirements

Students may be required to undertake part of this study in a rural or regional setting.

Professional practice rules

The practice education/fieldwork component of the course needs to comply with the Accreditation Standards for Occupational Therapy Entry Level Education Programs as devised by the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Ltd (OTC). Students must complete a minimum of 1000 hours of practice education/fieldwork that is in line with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). These practice education/fieldwork opportunities will require students to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice with a range of people who have different needs, and in differing circumstances. Students are required to be supervised and assessed by a registered occupational therapist.

Implications of failing

The practicum/fieldwork component of the course is attached to core units and successful completion of these core units, and minimum number of hours, is a requirement for graduation. A pass grade for the practicum/fieldwork component is required to achieve a pass for the relevant core unit. Students who fail the practicum/fieldwork component are required to repeat the unit. This could increase the duration of the course.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Occupational Therapy Council.

This course has been Approved by: World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia . Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.5 (no individual band less than 7.0).

For equivalent language test requirements refer to ECU English Standards Policy

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Reporting Obligations

ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The University is required under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act (2010) to provide the names of students undertaking this course to the Australian Health Professional Regulatory Authority (AHPRA), for the purposes of student registration. For further information please see the AHPRA web site www.ahpra.gov.au

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

In Year 4 students are split evenly into two groups, Group X and Y, and complete the following units:

Group X

Group Y

Note: Students with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher after the third year of study may be invited to complete an Honours program. Those students will transfer to the Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours for the fourth and final year of study.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.