School Of Health SciencesOccupational Therapy Practice 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400909.6
Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400167 - Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice 2
Prerequisite
400907 Occupational Therapy Practice 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or 4712 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (honours).
This is a specialty unit offered as a compulsory core unit of the occupational therapy program. It is profession specific, preparing students to practice as an occupational therapist and not relevant as an elective for non-occupational therapy students.
About this Unit
This unit provides opportunities for students to understand the wide-ranging practice areas of relevance to occupational therapy. Students will complete a 90-hour project placement across the semester in partnership with diverse health and community-based service providers. Through a variety of experiential, self-directed, and flexible learning opportunities provided through class practicums and practice placement activities, students will develop critical occupational therapy skills and competence in communication, professional behaviours, ethical practice, critical reflection, quality improvement and project management.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
NOTE: Due to Covid Restrictions, the First Aid Requirement is currently not needed.
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have submitted a Student Undertaking Form and undertake to apply for a National Police Check, which is required to be submitted before placement. Students must also hold a valid and current First Aid Certificate from a Registered Training Organisation. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information.
Special Requirements
Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements
Students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.
Western Course Requirements
Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your course.
Special Requirements
Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements
To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your course, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.
NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet
Please ensure that you
1. Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one
2. Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history
3. Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements
4. Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.
International students have additional requirements: the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements.
School Requirements
Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as
- If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
- If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire course.
- Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire course - approved course providers can be found at the Government Training website
- Other non-health related requirements.
Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students must have a complete occupational therapy practice placement uniform for placement.
Courses| 4711.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4711.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4711.3 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CURRENT |
| 4712.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4712.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4712.3 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4789.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) | CURRENT |