Occupational therapy
Why study Occupational therapy?
We offer experienced health professionals and other graduates the opportunity to develop their expertise and research in professional settings. Professional doctorates take three years full-time study or part-time equivalent. In first year, you will do coursework in compulsory and elective units and the second and third years consist of a research thesis and doctoral colloquia. You may take up to 75% of the coursework in units with a strong practical and clinical orientation.
Driver Education & Rehabilitation Course
Aims of the course
Participants who successfully complete the two-week course will:
- be qualified to conduct assessments of functionally impaired drivers
- be equipped with the skills to establish driver education and rehabilitation programs
- maximise the potential for independent vehicle mobility for the person with a disability
- will have an understanding of their role and responsibilities in this complex area of practice.
Admission requirements
Course participants must be occupational therapists with:
a minimum of two years experience in a relevant field of occupational therapy practice
or
can provide information related to their professional ability to competently deal with the demands involved in running a driver education and rehabilitation program.
Course structure
The course consists of lectures and practicums during which participants learn and practice procedures for both on road and off road assessments.
Simulated patients will be used for practice of off road as well as on road assessments during the two week course. On road assessments are conducted with a driving instructor in a dual controlled vehicle.
Course outcome
Successful participants are listed with VicRoads as able to assess the driving of a person with a functional impairment. Only occupational therapists holding a registration number have their reports and recommendations recognised by VicRoads.
Course dates:
11th November - 22nd November, 2013
Closing Date for applications: 30 June 2013
Please note: This course has a maximum capacity of 10 participants. Please register your interest early to ensure a place.
Venue
School of Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences 3
La Trobe University
Bundoora Vic 3086
Fees
$3000
The all-inclusive course fee covers tuition, on and off road training sessions, course manual, and morning and afternoon tea.
More information
For further information and an application form please contact:
Lyn Walker
School of Allied Health
Email: l.walker@latrobe.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 3 9479 5803
For discussion related to course content please contact
Robin Lovell
Course Coordinator
Email: r.lovell@latrobe.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 3 9479 5669
Career opportunities
Postgraduate research qualifications let you specialise in specific practice areas and apply for senior and specialist positions.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Occupational therapy.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
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