Rural Health and Occupational Therapy Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
OCCU 2900
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Course ID
207806
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lisa Porter
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
48 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course students will expand their knowledge of the Australian rural health context, as well as be introduced to concepts in rural health practice. Using a public health framework, students will explore differences between rural and urban health status and the relationship to broader social determinants of health. In doing so, the implications for health policy, rural health service delivery and professional practice are examined. Students also have the opportunity to review discipline-specific professional practice in a rural setting.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse differences in health outcomes between rural and metropolitan Australians.
  • Compare and contrast healthcare service delivery approaches in rural and metropolitan communities and discuss how these impact on occupational therapy practice
  • Demonstrate and reflect on professional behaviours, self-management skills and communication as outlined in the SPEF-R2
  • Discuss and critically reflect on observations of occupational therapy practice.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24434
Section
Section PL01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Apr - 17 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
21 Apr - 1 May Tuesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 24512
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 404/405
4 May - 25 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 404/405
Class number
Class number 24511
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 3
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 404/405
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 404/405

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed OCCU1000 Introduction to Occupational Science

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed OCCTH2003 Rural Health and Occupational Therapy Practice at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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