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
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30003
Section FP01
Size 5
Available 5
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52478
Section FP01
Size 50
Available -1
Class number 52479
Section FP02
Size 50
Available 21
Class number 52802
Section LE01
Size 100
Available 20
Class number 52480
Section WS01
Size 50
Available -1
Class number 52481
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 21
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