Occupational Therapy

About the course

The postgraduate occupational therapy program provides foundation and advanced studies in the disciplines of treating clients with difficulty participating in everyday life activities due to neurological, musculoskeletal or mental health issues.

What you will learn

Advanced levels of knowledge and skill in those disciplines are developed through a combination of core and elective subjects such as anatomy, physiology, analyse and assessment of occupational performance, assistive devices, modification of home or work environments and rehabilitation.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as occupational therapist (ot), teaching assistant, life coach, social worker, special educational needs teacher, pediatric occupational therapy and etc. in companies including Local Hospitals, Health Service Organisations and etc.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary**