Flinders University

Program

The Master of Occupational Therapy prepares you for professional practice as an occupational therapist.

You will progressively study topics focusing on

• evaluation and practice of occupational therapy;
• inter-professional practice; and
• contemporary issues in occupational therapy practice

Extensive fieldwork is included to ensure competency in practice.

Clinical Practice
Fieldwork placements form a vital and mandatory part of an occupational therapy degree. The World Federation of Occupational Therapists requires 1000 hours of fieldwork placement to be completed by students in approved programs. You will undertake three clinical placements totaling 1,000 hours in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia. These placements are full-time and for 8 weeks. You will need to undertake at least one full-time placement in a rural or remote area. Placements provide an opportunity for you to integrate your occupational therapy knowledge, attitudes, and skills in a practice environment.

Occupational therapy practice environments are diverse and may encompass acute hospitals, schools, community settings, private practices, rehabilitation units, and a range of other settings. Placements also occur in a variety of locations including metropolitan, rural and remote areas.