DIPLOMASchool of Health and Community Services
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Credits
36 Credits
Entry Requirements
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent).
Minimum Grade: Passing grade in core subjects.
Program Overview
Develop professional expertise in Occupational Therapist Assistant with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Curriculum
| Code | Subject Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTH-OCC-100 | Introduction to Health Sciences Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-OCC-101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-OCC-102 | Medical Terminology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-OCC-103 | Patient Care Fundamentals Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-OCC-104 | Infection Control and Safety Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-OCC-105 | Health and Community Practices Semester 2 | 5 | |
| OTA-101 | Occupational Therapy | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| OTA-102 | Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation Principles | 3 |
| OTA-103 | Occupational Therapy | Therapeutic Activities | 3 |
| OTA-201 | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health Support | 3 |
| OTA-202 | Occupational Therapy | Assistive Technologies | 3 |
| OTA-203 | Occupational Therapy | Community Rehabilitation | 3 |
| OTA-301 | Occupational Therapy | Professional Practice | 3 |
| OTA-302 | Occupational Therapy | Field Placement | 3 |
| OTA-303 | Occupational Therapy | Patient Care Skills | 3 |
| OTA-401 | Occupational Therapy | Functional Assessment | 3 |
| OTA-402 | Occupational Therapy | Communication Skills | 3 |
| OTA-403 | Occupational Therapy | Ethics | 3 |
Career Prospects
Potential Roles:
Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Program Faculty
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Associate Professor
Prof. Michael O'Brien
Lecturer
Dr. Emily Campbell
Professor & Chair