Diploma of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) – Stage 2
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Diploma of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) – Stage 2
As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives. In this course you…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.
In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.
You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.
Leading to:
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Careers include
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner
REQUIREMENTS
Australian Qualifications: Year 12 English with a C grade or 50% or equivalent
For Diploma stage 2: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.5 (no band below 6.0); Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – iBT 79 (R13, L12, S18, W21); General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 – C; Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A) – 69 (no skill < 59); Curtin English – English Language Bridging with B grade; Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs – C or 50%; Linguaskill: 176 (169 in all bands)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin College, based in Perth, is the only on-campus pathway into one of Australia’s top universities – Curtin University, which is also Western Australia’s largest university. The College has helped over 8000 students progress on to a Curtin Bachelor Degree.
Curtin College, based in Perth, is the only on-campus pathway into one of Australia’s top universities - Curtin University, which is also Western Australia’s largest university. The College has helped over 8000 students progress on to a Curtin Bachelor Degree.