OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The Graduate Diploma of Assistive Technology caters for non-engineering graduates working in the field of assistance to people with disabilities and the aged.
The objective of the course is to provide a firm background in the application and scope of engineering principles and technology to human study and rehabilitation. Subjects have been developed to offer a strong foundation in technology basics and then to provide the necessary extension into highly practical areas of learning and research.
Subjects will be modularised and offered in external mode using CD-Rom and World Wide Web delivery. There will be a requirement for students to attend two on-campus residentials, each of one week’s duration.
| Subjects to be completed: | |
| OT5101:03 | Computers and Information Sources |
| OT5102:06 | Research and Reporting in the Disability Field |
| OT5103:03 | Overview of Technology for People with Disabilities |
| OT5104:03 | Posture Control for Function |
| OT5105:06 | Computing, Switches and Interfaces for People with Disabilities |
| OT5106:03 | Augmentative and Electronic Communication Systems |
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The objectives of this program are to provide grounding in specialist occupational therapy practice at an advanced level and/or the ability to undertake a substantial research project.
The Masters degree can be obtained through study of coursework, a major research project or a combination of both. In the case of the coursework option, this would potentially include advanced supervised placement in the occupational therapy field. For the research focused degree, the course would aim for a solid grounding in research through the conduct of field based research related to occupational therapy and associated allied health areas.
A pathway exists for students who have studied postgraduate subjects toward another degree (e.g. the Graduate Diploma of Assistive Technology) or who have gained considerable clinical experience to gain credit toward the Masters degree. Students may also be granted credit for approved subjects undertaken at other universities.
Six subjects are currently available specifically for the Master of Occupational Therapy coursework degree:
| OT5001:03 | Health Professional Independent Study |
| OT5002:06 | Independent Project |
| OT5003:06 | Minor Thesis |
| OT5004:06 | Rural or Remote Allied Health Practice |
| OT5005:03 | Advanced Clinical Practice |
| OT5006:03 | Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals |