Diploma of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) (Stage 1)

Curtin College

As an occupational therapist you will work with people of all ages who may have experienced injury, illness or disability. You can help people to engage in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and satisfaction in their lives.In this course you will learn to identify physical, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that can help or hinder a person’s participation in everyday activities. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals to provide cross-discipline care that is focused around the client and their needs.You will study in laboratories, learning spaces and resource rooms that are tailored for learning the skills required to work in occupational therapy.

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