Occupational Therapy Practice Education

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 3009
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Course ID
204439
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla
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
Carolyn Murray
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
33 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

The aim of this course is to enable students to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to field practice and to enable them to reflect on their clinical experience. Orientation to practice education including: expectations, professional behaviour, goal setting, effective use of supervision, self directed learning in practice settings. Orientation to practice education assessment: including performance evaluation tools, purpose of workbook and portfolio of evidence. Reflective practice. Observation and participation at a beginning level in occupational therapy programs and service delivery, under supervision, that may include observation, interview, occupational analysis, development of a graded occupational program, manual handling, universal precautions, environmental modifications, positioning, advocacy, educational approaches, and modalities. Application of Occupational Therapy Process Model at a beginning level that may include naming, validating and prioritising occupational performance issues, selecting theoretical approaches, identifying occupational performance components and environmental conditions, identifying strengths and resources, negotiating targeted outcomes and developing action plans and implementing plans through occupation. Report writing and documentation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply appropriate occupational therapy model(s) at a beginning level in response to the client's issues and needs.
  • Demonstrate competence in the provision of occupational therapy programs to allocated clients at a level appropriate to second year students.
  • Evidence appropriate documentation and report writing skills relevant to the agency and suitable for inclusion in the practice record/clinical record for each client.
  • Apply skills of self-directed learning, situational analysis and information literacy to develop an understanding of the issues and conditions relevant to allocated clients, and to the development of occupational therapy programs.
  • Demonstrate an organised, analytical and reflective approach to self-assessment of second year field practice.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52794
Section
Section CL01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52795
Section
Section CL02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52796
Section
Section CL03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52797
Section
Section CL04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52798
Section
Section CL05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52793
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 125
Available
Available 53
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 9:10am - 10:30am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 2:40pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
Class number
Class number 57818
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 10:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-30
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-30
Class number
Class number 57819
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 10:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
Class number
Class number 57820
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 10:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-45
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-45
Class number
Class number 57821
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 9
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 10:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-30
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-30
Class number
Class number 57822
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Jul - 24 Jul Thursday 10:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-45
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ1-45

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 52799
Section
Section CL01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Whyalla ,
19 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 52800
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 52801
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-35A/B
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-35A/B
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-35A/B

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of OCCU2004 Enabling Occupation through Environmental Adaptation/OCCU2008 Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in REHB2003 Therapeutic Communication and Group Work

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB3063 Occupational Therapy Practice Education at the University of South Australia

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