Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 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 4005
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Course ID
204445
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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
Ben Sellar
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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 prepare students for entering the workforce as an Occupational Therapist. Strategies and skills for career development. Contemporary issues in the workplace including types of employment, conditions of employment, supervision and performance management, risk management, legislation, registration, continuing professional development, role of professional organisations and educational programs in the development of knowledge and career pathways. Continuing professional development and professional portfolio management. Supervision skills in practice. Contemporary practice skills.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop personal goals and action plans to extend current skill level within learning opportunities afforded.
  • Reflect upon individual qualities, preferences, styles, strengths and weaknesses in relation to practice choices and continuing professional development.
  • Communicate personal qualities, capabilities and professional development plans in ways that are relevant for job seeking.
  • Evidence advanced knowledge and skills in specific areas of practice.
  • Contribute to a community of practice to extend collective understanding of practice issues.
  • Evidence advanced skills in maintaining a professional portfolio.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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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 57823
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-17
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, PM-06
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
16 Dec - 17 Dec Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
Class number
Class number 57824
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Jul - 24 Jul Monday 9:10am - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
2 Oct - 9 Oct Friday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB4047 Contemporary Practice and Professional Development 401 at the University of South Australia

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