Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) - AUT University

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A career in occupational therapy is all about helping people participate in everyday activities that contribute to their health and wellbeing. A degree in occupational therapy is an intensive programme, which involves learning in the classroom and field. Students gain a working knowledge of people, their activities and the environments in which they live. The AUT programme offers plenty of opportunities to try newly-learned skills and techniques. You will be challenged, engaged and encouraged to make the most of your talents, and you will learn how to apply them in real-life situations. Graduates are eligible to apply to register as an occupational therapist in New Zealand and can apply to practise in other countries.

Programme Code: AK3410
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Limited part time options
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance
• Must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements
• Police clearance

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

Occupational Therapy graduates gain knowledge and practical experience of working with people, or groups of people, to understand the things (occupations) that people do and how these influence their health and wellbeing. Skills will be gained by working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and who experience physical or mental health conditions. In addition, skills will be gained in enabling people to make changes to the way in which they participate in their day-to-day living, learning or employment.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Occupational therapist in health centres, schools, residential care facilities and community services
• Community development officer
• Rehabilitation adviser
• Team manager
• Case manager
• Researcher
• Occupational therapy educator

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Health Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

YEAR ONE
536251 Personal Factors in Occupational Performance
536252 Occupation in the Environment
536253 Experiencing Occupation
536254 Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy I
555101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
555103 Interpersonal Skills for Health Professional Practice
555321 Human Structure and Function
555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand, OR
555339 Māori Health and Development

YEAR TWO
536201 Enabling Physical Performance for Occupation
536202 Enabling Cognitive Performance for Occupation
536203 Enabling Affective Performance for Occupation
536204 Creating Enabling Environments
536205 Enabling Occupation for Groups
536206 Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy II
536232 Introductory Research Methods and Design
537207 Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy III

YEAR THREE
537302 Enabling Systems Change
537304 Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy IV
537333 Evidence and Practice
537361 Promoting Occupational Justice and Participation
537363 Implementing Change
537365 Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy V
AND one elective paper of 15 points at level 5 or above from AUT papers approved by the programme leader

Te Ara Hauora Māori - PAPERS
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective should select:
555339 Māori Health and Development (instead of 555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand): and both
527872 Māori Health Promotion AND
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health as electives or alternative course of study.
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.