Occupational Therapy Field Practice 401

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 4001
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Course ID
204441
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alice Roberts-Thomson
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Course level
4
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
300 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 consolidate and apply in a practice environment the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed in the academic program. Orientation workshop including expectations and assessment; therapist; application of knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to the practice setting; use of self-directed online learning to explore and extend knowledge and issues that arise from the placement experience; debrief session upon completion of placement.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge and skills to the development and provision of occupational therapy services, to a level of competence consistent with an entry level occupational therapist
  • Undertake primary responsibility, under supervision, for planning, implementing monitoring, evaluating and reporting occupational therapy programs
  • Demonstrate respectful practice and advanced level interpersonal skills when communicating and liaising with the client, family, health professionals and other key stakeholders
  • Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a health care team
  • Demonstrate and apply an in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy theory, process and strategies.
  • Demonstrate safe professional and ethical behaviour consistent with the requirements of an entry level occupational therapist in the practice setting
  • Comply with policies and procedures relevant to the field practice setting

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 30003
Section
Section FP01
Size
Size 5
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

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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 52478
Section
Section FP01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available -1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Jul - 1 Oct Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52479
Section
Section FP02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Oct - 10 Dec Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 52802
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
21 Jul - 23 Jul Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
Class number
Class number 52480
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available -1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Oct - 9 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
14 Dec - 14 Dec Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
Class number
Class number 52481
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Oct - 9 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
14 Dec - 14 Dec Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB4028 Occupational Therapy Field Practice 401 at the University of South Australia

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