Master of Occupational Therapy

This graduate entry master course offers you a fast-track option to becoming an occupational therapist.In this course you will develop knowledge of four broad areas:Medical, psychiatric, orthopaedic and neurological conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals.The theory and practice of occupational therapy including the study of occupation and analysis of the physical, psychological and social requirements of a variety of skills and activities.Human development covering normal growth and development within the life cycle along with problems such as learning disabilities and the effects of ageing.Occupational health and management, including prevention, education and rehabilitation programs for a variety of workplaces.What you'll learnapply occupational therapy knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-based outcomescreate effective occupational therapy solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoningcritically appraise information and apply it to contemporary occupational therapycommunicate effectively and appropriately to ensure active client participation, relevant documentation and reporting, and responsible sharing of professional informationevaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary occupational therapy practicedevelop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competencyinform occupational therapy standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectivespractice occupational therapy in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner incorporating perspectives of multiple stakeholderswork in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities