Flinders’ Master of Occupational Therapy is a 2 year coursework program which is offered by their College of Nursing and Health Sciences.  The course equips graduates to meet the entry level competency standards specified by the Australian professional accrediting body.

At the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

• Identify and apply theoretical approaches within occupational therapy including the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework;
• Understand humans as occupational beings and integrate this information in providing occupational therapy for individuals, organisations and populations including rural and remote health;
• Collaborate and communicate with clients to meet their occupational needs in a culturally sensitive manner;
• Select interventions relevant to the needs of clients using reflective and evidence-based practice;
• Apply occupational therapy skills to enhance a client’s health and participation in life through engagement in occupation;
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health professions in providing high quality health care; and
• Reflect on their practice and plan their ongoing professional development as life-long learners.