Course and Subject Handbook 2010 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Year

2010

Course Code

70510F

Version

4

Faculty

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

QTAC Pre-requisites

English, plus one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education

Additional selection requirements

Nil

Special admission requirements

Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

111 credit points as per course structure

Additional course rules

Nil

Additional completion requirements

Nil

Course Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

CU1010:03  Effective Writing

MA1020:03  Preparatory Mathematics

OT1001:03  Tasks and Roles of Occupational Therapy

WS1006:03  Self in Professional Helping

AT1210:03  Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology

CP1030:03  IT Fundamentals

HS1401:03  Health and Health Care in Australia

BM1031:03  Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1

RH1002:03  Communication Skills for Therapy

RH1004:03  Allied Health Professionals in the Health Environment

BM1032:03  Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 2

HS1003:03  Lifespan Development for Health A

OT1005:03  Occupational Practice

Level 2

HS2402:03  Health Professional Research 1

HS2403:03  Health Promotion for Health Professionals

OT2006:03  Occupational Performance: Facilitation and Evaluation

RH2001:03  Movement Analysis for Rehabilitation

HS2401:03  Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

OT2003:03  Occupational Therapy Applications

OT2004:03  Ergonomics and Occupational Performance at Work

RH2002:03  Clinical Medicine for Therapy

Level 3

HS3401:03  Health Professional Research 2

OT3001:03  Occupational Therapy Independent Study

OT3002:03  Therapy Interventions for Neurological Disorders

OT3003:03  Principles of Design for Therapy

OT3004:06  Rural and Urban Practice 1

OT3005:06  Rural and Urban Practice 2

Level 4

OT4001:12  Advanced Rural or Urban Practice

OT4002:03  Contemporary Issues for Health Professionals

OT4003:03  Health Law and Ethics, Reflective Practice

OT4004:03  Advanced Professional Practice

TM4401:03  Health, Policy and Planning

Candidature

Expected time to complete

5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Maximum time to complete

7 years

Maximum leave of absence

3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites

Must successfully complete all OT and RH coded subjects at levels 1 and 2 before attempting any level 3 OT coded subject

Must successfully complete all OT coded subjects at level 3 before attempting any level 4 subject

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Yes

Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students .

Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

Special assessment requirements

Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility

Not eligible

Maximum allowed

Nil

Currency

Not applicable

Expiry

Not applicable

Other restrictions

Not applicable

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur

Not applicable - this course does not have majors

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Course articulation

Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability

In-course honours available

Eligibility

At the start of level 3, the Head of School will invite selected students to enter the honours program.

Eligible candidates must obtain a grade of at least Credit for all subjects from the first two levels.

A quota on entry into the honours program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors.