Occupational Therapy Field Placement 4

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 6001
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Course ID
204453
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alejandra Aguilar
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Course level
6
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
390 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

This course will enable students to consolidate in a practice environment the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed in the academic program, to reflect on their clinical experience and to utilise lifelong learning skills to explore and respond to issues that arise during field practice. Orientation to Field Practice 4 including expectations and assessment. Application of knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to field practice. Use of self-directed learning to explore issues arising from field practice experience. Completion of a project on the evidence and its application to practice for a clinical area.

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 professional ethical behaviour, 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.
  • Comply with policies and procedures relevant to the field practice setting.
  • Apply skills of self-directed learning to explore issues arising from the field practice experience with high levels of autonomy and accountability.

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 52482
Section
Section FP01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
31 Aug - 26 Nov Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 51514
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Dec - 7 Dec Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
Class number
Class number 51515
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 7 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
18 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
30 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
20 Nov - 20 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of HLTH6001 Evidence Based Practice GE/OCCU6000 Occupational Therapy Field Placement 2/OCCU6002 Enabling Occupation 4/OCCU6004 Participatory Community Practice GE: Planning

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB6006 Occupational Therapy Field Practice 4 at the University of South Australia

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