Course Overview
Get qualified to assist an Occupational Therapist and help improve the health and quality of life for people who have suffered injury, illness or accident.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Allied Health Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Therapy Assistant
What You'll Learn
- Communicate and build relationships with health care professionals and patients
- Work within the healthcare sector
- Use exercise, assistive equipment and occupational therapies to help rehabilitate patients
- Monitor patients and their progress
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- Maximum 24 months
- 120 hours of work placement
Delivery
- The Certificate IV is ideal for busy people as learning materials are divided into bite-sized, 15-20 minute chunks
- The online occupational therapy assistance course features a simulated clinic, Caresure Health Centre. The online clinic will get you used to working in a health centre by hosting tours, lessons and quizzes
- The online learning materials let you leave comments and questions, which both students and Trainers can respond and add to
- Forums let you chat and interact with your fellow students, while Trainers and Assessors can be contacted anytime through messaging on OpenSpace, our online campus
Entry Requirements
Education
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR
- A nationally recognised qualification at the Certificate II level or higher OR
- At least two years of relevant vocational experience
Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
English
This course requires you to read learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in online discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency with one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR
- 2 years’ relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Work Placement
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
The workplace will need to be involved in the delivery of professional allied health services, including occupational therapy services, to clients.
During your work placement, you will need access to a range of different clients who are receiving occupational therapy programs, including at least 3 different clients who require occupational therapy programs to assist them with their activities of daily living.
You will also need exposure to clients who require initial and/or ongoing occupational therapy assessments and/or screening, as well as access to clients who require assistive equipment to be measured and fitted.
Assessment
- Case Studies
- Demonstrations
- Knowledge tests
- Practical Assessments
- Presentations
Additional Information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Subjects
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.
We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.
We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.
Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.
Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
