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. |