Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy AustraliaWorld Federation of Occupational Therapists Professional experience placements Professional Areas: Social Sciences: Biological Sciences: Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. 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Table of contents Admission requirements Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Admission requirements Applicants must have achieved: the IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units: all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; plus, one (1) unit from Part B; and one (1) elective unit selected from Part C of the Schedule of Units. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours a candidate should successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units: all the units listed in Part D of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules. Students who enter the Honours stream will be required to: Successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 of the Honours stream on their first attempt; and Maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) for years 3 and 4. Students must pass all units of study on their first attempt to continue with the Hons program, maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) and comply with these rules. Professional Experience Learning This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Exclusion A student can be excluded under Rule 2 Section 10 of the Rules Relating to Awards. A candidate who has twice received a fail grade in one of the following fieldwork placement units: (HLT10582 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations; HLT10583 Communication Skills for Health Sciences; HLT10590 Home and Community Occupations; HLT10591 Regional Rural Remote Fieldwork; HLT10599 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care; HLT10600 - Advanced Fieldwork) shall be excluded for 12 months and may be readmitted at the discretion of the Head of School. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details. Advanced standing Candidates who have completed a Certificate III will not be granted any advanced standing solely on the basis of this qualification. Schedule of units Part A BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences BIO00307 - Human Physiology BIO01302 - Human Anatomy BIO10493 - Motor Control BIO10587 - Functional Kinesiology of the Upper Limbs and Trunk CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples HLT10582 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences HLT10584 - Mobility and Personal Care Occupations HLT10585 - Sensory Motor Assessments and Interventions HLT10586 - Learning and Applying Knowledge for Individuals and Groups HLT10588 - Musculoskeletal and Reduced Energy Assessments and Interventions HLT10589 - Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions HLT10590 - Home and Community Occupations HLT10591 - Regional Rural Remote Fieldwork HLT10592 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice HLT10593 - Mental Function (Cognition) Assessments and Interventions HLT10594 - Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Programs HLT10595 - Education, Leisure and Play Occupations HLT10596 - Work and Employment Occupations HLT10597 - Mental Function (Psychosocial) Assessments and Interventions HLT10598 - Introduction to Complementary Medicine HLT83007 - Health Promotion and Primary Health Care Note 1 HLT10600 - Advanced Fieldwork Note 2 HLT10601 - Transition to Professional Practice MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health Part B Electives Part C All undergraduate units offered by the University are included in this schedule Part D - Honours Stream Part D - Honours Stream Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Session 1 Commencement Session 2 Commencement Session 3 Commencement Honours Program Notes Note 1: Double-weighted Unit Note 2: Triple-weighted Unit Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.