Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (BOccTherapy (Hons))
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (BOccTherapy (Hons))
Program Code
HOCTH
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is designed to develop advanced knowledge and practice-based skills relative to the profession through coursework and simulated learning experiences within the classroom, while also providing research and clinical training. This program will develop the professional skills required to assist a variety of patients throughout the rehabilitation process which includes the assessment, prevention and rehabilitation from physical ailments such as short and long term injuries, disabilities, chronic conditions, mental health issues and acquired movement disorders.
Students will have the opportunity to apply their learning in professional practice settings, by completing professional placements within a range of industry settings under the supervision of qualified occupational therapists. Throughout the program, graduates will accrue over 1000 hours of clinical practice, preparing them for successful careers as collaborative occupational therapy practitioners.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, enabling them to practice within public and private hospital and community organisations, aged care facilities, schools and rehabilitation centres.
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Conditions
Conditions of enrolment
Clinical Deed Poll: The University of Adelaide and the Minister for Health have a clinical placement agreement in place which allows the University to request clinical placements in SA Health facilities. As part of this agreement students are required to complete a deed poll. A deed poll is an agreement between the student and SA Health to ensure patient information is treated with confidentiality and that the student has met the required clearances. By signing a deed poll students understand their obligations and agree to comply with the relevant state legislation (see https://health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/student-support/clinical-placements).
Prescribed Communicable Infection Clearance: Students must comply with the Students with Prescribed Communicable Infections Policy (see www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/591).
Tuberculosis Clearance: Students who undertake clinical placements, internships or research projects involving children or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are required to demonstrate tuberculosis (TB) clearance through obtaining a TB Screening Notification from SA Tuberculosis Services.
Criminal History Clearance: Students who undertake clinical placements, internships or research projects involving children or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are required to demonstrate clearance by producing a criminal history check, obtained through a Department of Human Services (DHS) check, or a Working with Children Check (WWCC) from 1 July 2019. International students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country. All students studying a clinical-based program will be required to demonstrate a satisfactory criminal history clearance and maintain an up to date National Police check throughout their study.
Immunisation: Prior to clinical placement, students will need to provide evidence of immunisation status. Students are required to comply with the Immunisation for Health Care Workers in South Australia Policy Directive.
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration: Students undertaking a clinical placement at a hospital or other health facility require student registration with the relevant National Board. This process is undertaken by the AHPRA. It is completed on enrolment into the program and does not require action by the student. Students will be advised when they have been registered.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedure in place at the time.
Uniform: During clinical placements students are required to comply with professional dress standards.
Inherent requirements: Students are required to acknowledge their understanding of the University of Adelaide Occupational Therapy programs inherent requirements.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
There shall be a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 96 units
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) comprises of two options:
Option # 1 Industry Honours Stream
1. Core courses to the value of 48 units
2. Industry Honours Core courses to the value of 48 units
Option # 2 Research Honours Stream*
1. Core courses to the value of 48 units
2. Research Honours Core courses to the value of 48 units
*Entry into the research stream will be based on academic merit
Work Based Training / extra mural studies
Students must complete clinical placements to a mandatory minimum of 1000 hours.
Students will be required to attend placement experiences that may take place outside the standard academic year and traditional working hours. This will require attendance at metropolitan, rural, interstate and / or possibly remote locations or overseas. Students are expected to travel to and from clinical placements.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
Students must complete Level III and Level IV courses relevant to the stream they are enrolled in.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HLTH SC 1400 Biosciences for Human Health A 3 HLTH SC 1401 Communication in Professional Practice 3 HLTH SC 1402 Foundations of Health and Wellbeing 3 HLTH SC 1403 Biosciences for Human Health B 3 HLTH SC 1404 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1 3 HLTH SC 1405 Psychological Foundations for Allied Health 3 HLTH SC 1406 Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience 3 OCCTH 1000 Introduction to Occupational Science 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HLTH SC 2400 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 2 3 ANAT SC 2401 Anatomy of Lower and Upper Limbs 3 OCCTH 2000 Occupational Perspectives of Health A 3 OCCTH 2001 Participation in Diverse Communities 3 PATHOL 2400 Pathophysiology for Allied Health 3 HLTH SC 2401 Developmental Psychology for Allied Health 3 OCCTH 2002 Occupational Perspectives of Health B 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OCCTH 2003 Rural Health and Occupational Therapy Practice 3 OCCTH 2004 International Health and Occupational Therapy 3 Level III Industry Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OCCTH 3000 Enabling Change: Occupational Science and Practice 3 OCCTH 3001 Enabling Change: Musculoskeletal and Neurological 6 OCCTH 3002 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice A 3 OCCTH 3003 Enabling Change: Children and Families 3 OCCTH 3004 Enabling Change: Mental Health across the Lifespan 6 OCCTH 3005 Enabling Change: Population Approaches A 3 Level IV Industry Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OCCTH 4000 Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice 3 OCCTH 4001 Advanced EBP in Occupational Therapy 3 OCCTH 4002 Enabling Change: Population Approaches B 6 OCCTH 4003 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice B 6 OCCTH 4004 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice C 6 Level III Research Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OCCTH 3000 Enabling Change: Occupational Science and Practice 3 OCCTH 3001 Enabling Change: Musculoskeletal and Neurological 6 OCCTH 3002 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice A 3 OCCTH 3003 Enabling Change: Children and Families 3 OCCTH 3004 Enabling Change: Mental Health across the Lifespan 6 HLTH SC 4400 Allied Health Research Project Planning 3 Level IV Research Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OCCTH 4000 Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice 3 HLTH SC 4401 Allied Health Honours Research Project 9 OCCTH 4003 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice B 6 OCCTH 4004 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice C 6