Master of Occupational Therapy

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, education facilities, mental health settings, alcohol and drug services, private clinics, non-government organisations, correctional institutions, universities and research facilities, corporate and industrial settings, supported employment and government departments.

To complete the Master of Occupational Therapy students are required to attend on-campus simulated learning experiences in Darwin (NT), once per semester and complete a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised occupational therapy practice education.

Practice education:

In the first year of the course students will undertake a practice education project placement with an organisation in Semester 2 for 10 hours a week over 12 weeks. In the second year of the course, students will complete a practice education clinical placement for 30 hours a week over 12 weeks in semester 1, and a capstone placement for 38 hours a week over 12 weeks in semester 2.

On-campus simulated learning:

In the first year of the course students are required to attend ten consecutive days on-campus in Semester 1, and five consecutive days on-campus in Semester 2. In the second year of the course, students attend on-campus for 5 consecutive days each semester (25 days in total).

Students are required to self-fund attendance at the on-campus simulated learning in Darwin and practice education placements, including covering any costs associated with travel and accommodation. Reasonable travel for community-based practice education placements is an expectation within the occupational therapy course. This may include travel or relocation for 5-8 weeks for one placement block in a regional or remote location. Options to apply for funding to assist with covering these costs are available through CDU Scholarship and Faculty of Health Placements Central. First Nations students are able to access the away from base funding through CDU if their attendance at the residential school or placement meets the eligibility requirements.

Students with a part-time study plan should discuss with the Course Coordinator how these requirements fit into their program of study.

This degree is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the OTBA. The program is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

All students within the occupational therapy program will be registered by the College with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Under the National Law, all students are required to comply with a range of legislative requirements.

Pathways

Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

The Master of Occupational Therapy is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirements for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nation and NT Resident applicants.

• Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification; and
• A GPA of 5.0 (Credit average) from a completed qualification at bachelor level or higher.

Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview.

Whilst you may meet the advertised minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you a place in the course, instead offers will be made on merit.

Pre-clinical Requirements

Students must provide proof that they have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before they can undertake those units that include clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, immunisation requirements, Senior First Aid qualification, annual criminal record checks and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness-to-practice requirements.

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake practice teaching placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

National Police Check

You must have cleared a Police Check before you can undertake your practical placements. If your Police Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

Senior First Aid

A current senior first aid certificate is required before you can undertake practical placements.

Fitness to Practice

A fitness to practice check is required for placements in the course.

Immunisation Schedule

A current immunisation schedule is required before you can undertake practical placements.

English language requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)