Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

The occupational therapy curriculum taught at Monash uses a combination of traditional and scenario-based learning and teaching methods and incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of occupational science as well as biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.

Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with enabling people of all ages who may have physical, mental and/or social challenges to participate in their activities of everyday life, thereby, promoting their health and well-being through occupation. Enhancing someone's ability to participate in everyday activities is a central part of occupational therapy. Occupation addresses the range of activities that people want or need to do in their everyday lives, such as looking after themselves (self-care), enjoying life (play and leisure), and contributing to the social and economic fabric of their communities (productivity).

For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.

Telephone: +61 3 9904 4466

Email: occupationaltherapy@med.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/occupationaltherapy

3869 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy