Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Qualification)
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Administration and Availability Information
Course Code | 70910 |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an Occupational Therapy diploma or degree that is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 7.0 with no component lower than 7.0 is required (Band 3 at JCU). Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon graduation as occupational therapists in Australia. |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
OT3011:03 Enhancing Practice Capabilities
OT3012:03 Professional Practice Preparation
OT3006:03 Rural and Urban Practice - Australian OT Perspectives
OT4003:03 Health Law and Ethics, Reflective Practice
OT4004:03 Advanced Professional Practice
TM4401:03 Health, Policy and Planning
Options
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
or
HS3401:03 Health Professional Research 2
PLUS
HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
or
OT2014:03 Contextual Determinants of Occupation
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
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 | Honours available as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the necessary standard of academic achievement. |