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- When you study occupational therapy with us,
you'll learn how to empower others,
build empathy, and recognize your responsibility
towards the common good and ethical decision-making.
Occupational therapists enable individuals
to participate in self-care, such as showering and dressing;
productivity, such as working or schooling;
and leisure, such as sport and play.
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- So, why should you study occupational therapy at ACU?
One excellent reason is because ACU graduates get jobs.
In Australia, we're first for graduate employment
and second for graduate employer satisfaction.
We also rank in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
At ACU, we take pride in knowing our students well.
Our staff are experts in their fields
and are passionate about educating
and inspiring the next generation
of occupational therapists.
Occupational therapy is offered
at our Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney campuses.
Because it's a national program,
you'll benefit from a large teaching team
that works collaboratively
to deliver a high-quality program.
Our lecturers are active in their fields
and bring their classes to life with real-life case studies,
as well as the latest evidence-based practice.
I think one of the most important parts
of studying occupational therapy with us
is getting the opportunity
to apply what you learn in class to the real world,
starting from your very first year.
It's one of the ways we make sure
our students graduate job-ready
with plenty of hands-on experience.
And by the time you graduate,
you will already have 1,000 hours
of professional experience under your belt.
This degree is accredited
by the Occupational Therapy Council
and graduates can register
as practicing occupational therapists
with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
and become members of Occupational Therapy Australia.
Our students have gone on to work as occupational therapists
in community health centers, hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, mental health services, schools,
private practice, aged care facilities,
and disability services.
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We offer the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
and the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
High achieving students will be invited
to apply for the 18-month embedded honours program.
During your degree,
you'll look at many areas of occupational therapy
including increasing participation
among those with a disability or who are aging,
assisting with mental health recovery
or neurological conditions,
and clinical counseling,
and working with children and young people.
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- Our occupational therapy degrees are very hands-on.
From your very first year,
you'll take part in on-the-job work placements
at private and government-run clinics and organizations.
In total,
you'll graduate with 1,000 hours of experience
under your belt.
That includes 50 hours of community engagement
in your second year
where you'll develop a deeper understanding
of the challenges facing some of our most vulnerable,
and how your skills can, and will,
improve their quality of life.
When you take part in a professional experience placement,
you'll gain more than just frontline experience,
you'll develop valuable connections and satisfaction
from giving back to the community.
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- We have a range of overseas opportunities
you can take advantage of in the future
including occupational therapy placement
in Vietnam, Timor Leste, and Vanuatu.
All ACU students also have the opportunity
to study at our Rome Campus.
And don't forget,
we offer many scholarships such as the New Colombo Plan
to help you along the way.
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- If you're worried
you won't get into your preferred course, don't panic.
You may wish to explore our entry programs
and adjustment factors.
These are a way of boosting your chance of success
with your first application
and are often based on your personal background,
such as if you went to school in a regional area,
experienced financial hardship,
or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
We also offer programs
for veterans and elite athletes and performers.
And if you're in Year 12,
you should check out ACU Guarantee,
our early offer program that assesses you
for entry to ACU based on your Year 11 results.
You can head to our website
for more information about these programs.
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- ACU is the kind of place that's large enough
to have fantastic, state-of-the-art facilities,
but small enough that you won't get lost in the crowd.
In occupational therapy,
your classes will normally have less than 30 students,
which means that your lecturers and tutors
will know your name and be approachable to answer questions,
give you guidance, and mentor you along the way.
You'll typically study for three to four days a week
if you're studying full time,
and if you're studying part-time,
it will be more like one or two days each week.
The number of days you spend on campus every week
will depend on how your units are timetabled.
As a full-time student,
you might be able to fit it all into three days,
or you might have classes across more days.
Timetabling will change every semester,
but we've just introduced a new system
that will make it easier for you to secure the classes
that suit you best.
For assessments, you can expect a range of different things.
There'll be traditional assignments and exams,
but also oral exams
and practical skill-based assessments.
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- There are plenty of opportunities to keep studying
after you complete your undergraduate degree.
One of the most popular degrees in this area
is the Master of Rehabilitation
which will give you a specialized knowledge
in the area of aged and neurological rehabilitation.
You can also work toward the master
by completing a Graduate Diploma
or Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation.
If you have a passion for academia,
PhD opportunities are also available to honours graduates.
We also have a suite of mental health post-graduate programs
for professionals who work with clients
experiencing mental health issues.
- Thanks for joining us today.
Don't forget,
you can always find more information online, at our events,
in our course guides, or by contacting AskACU.
Good luck with your journey to university,
we hope to welcome you to ACU soon.
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