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Two Postgraduate Certificate courses in Occupational Therapy are offered by the School of Occupational Therapy:
These Postgraduate Certificate courses enable graduates with occupational therapy qualifications to pursue further studies specifically tailored to supporting occupational therapists' professional development. They allow you to:
These Postgraduate Certificate courses also provide a pathway into continuing postgraduate study within the Master of Occupational Therapy course, with the option of transfer into the Master of Occupational Therapy program for students who demonstrate a high level of achievement (B grade average: 70+). Postgraduate Timetable - Semester 2
Course StructureThe Postgraduate Certificate courses are only offered on a part-time basis. A minimum of one year part-time equivalent study is required to complete the course. All students must undertake 60 credit points of study in the Masters program to meet eligibility criteria for a Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy or a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. Credit is not normally granted for previously completed courses of study. Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Students undertake 60 credit points of coursework, equivalent to four 15 credit point units of study, on a part-time basis as described below. Two core coursework units (30 credit points) to develop knowledge and skills for critical appraisal of research evidence and to examine occupation-related theoretical and research knowledge that support occupational therapy practice.
Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Students undertake 60 credit points of coursework, equivalent to four 15 credit point units of study, on a part-time basis as described below. Three core coursework units (45 credit points) to develop knowledge and skills for critical appraisal of research evidence and to examine theoretical knowledge, skills and evidence that support paediatric occupational therapy practice.
Units offered within the above courses Coursework units are offered subject to sufficient enrolments; some are offered in alternate years. See the unit database for further details using the following URL: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public
Electives within the above courses Electives are approved on an individual basis, depending on the program of study being undertaken - contact the Postgraduate Courses Co-ordinator for further details. Some units in other postgraduate programs offered by Schools/Centres within the Faculty of Health Sciences may be taken as electives to a maximum of 15 credit points of study in the Postgraduate Certificate courses, subject to approval by the course co-ordinator. For example, this may include units offered in the following:
Other postgraduate programs in Occupational Therapy offered at La Trobe University
FeesIn 2009 the Postgraduate Certificates in Occupational Therapy will attract tuition fees of $6490 per annum ($1622.50 per 15 credit point unit).
AdmissionPostgraduate Certificates in Occupational Therapy: Applicants should hold at least a WFOT recognised Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree (or equivalent). Evidence of some professional practice experience is preferred.
Prospective applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements should contact the course coordinator for information about non-standard (conditional) admission. Non-standard entry may involve satisfactory completion of a negotiated program of postgraduate study, prior to enrolment.
ApplicationsApplications for these Postgraduate Certificate courses in 2010 close on 20 November 2009 . Prospective applicants wishing to apply for mid-year enrolment should contact the School of Occupational Therapy .
EnquiriesGeneral Enquiries and application forms :Contact Allied Health Reception:
Academic enquiries and advice:Ellie Fossey, Postgraduate Courses Coordinator
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