Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in Occupational Therapy

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University is a professionally focused program designed to prepare students for careers in improving health, wellbeing, and participation in everyday life activities. The degree consists of a strong essential core set of 168 credit points that builds knowledge in human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, psychology, and Indigenous health perspectives. Students also study foundational topics such as occupational therapy principles, communication, decision-making, assessment, and enabling strategies that support individuals, groups, and communities. Practical and applied learning is embedded throughout the course, including areas such as assistive technology, therapeutic group facilitation, and community-based occupational therapy practice. The program also emphasizes research skills, Australian health systems, and culturally responsive care, ensuring graduates are prepared for diverse healthcare environments. In addition, students complete 80 credit points of compulsory workplace learning subjects, which include multiple professional placements and clinical training experiences in real healthcare settings. These placements help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice while developing professional confidence, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills. The course also includes contemporary and emerging practice areas, ensuring graduates are equipped for modern healthcare challenges. An additional 8 credit points of elective study allow further flexibility in learning. Overall, this degree prepares students to become skilled occupational therapists capable of working in hospitals, rehabilitation services, community health, aged care, disability services, and other allied health settings.