Occupational Therapy Field Placement 1

Postgraduate | 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 5000
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Course ID
204446
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
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Course level
5
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
120 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 knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to field practice in Occupational Therapy. Role of practice education/work based learning in developing professional competencies and graduate attributes. Interpersonal skills and therapeutic use of self in occupational therapy. Orientation to field practice: expectations, goal setting, effective use of supervision, self directed learning in practice settings, reflective practice and performance evaluation. Observation and participation in occupational therapy programs and service delivery, under supervision. Application of knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to field practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply and demonstrate beginning level occupational therapy knowledge and skills relevant to the needs and issues of allocated clients.
  • Demonstrate an organised, analytical approach to self assessment of field practice.
  • Apply skills in report / clinical writing relevant to the practice area.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
  • Understand and display professional and ethical behaviour consistent with the requirements of the practice setting.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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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 30080
Section
Section FP01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-17
20 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
20 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
20 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
20 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
13 May - 18 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 30079
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
2 Jun - 30 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Class number
Class number 30078
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 11:40am - 2:30pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 404
25 Mar - 1 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, 403
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
6 May - 6 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in OCCU5005 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice GE

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB5070 Occupational Therapy Field Practice 1 at the University of South Australia

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