Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice

Otago Polytechnic

Subject area

Occupational Therapy

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Occupational therapists entering this programme must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent. Applicants holding an equivalent qualification must be from a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved programme.

International applicants for whom English is not a first language are required to have an IELTS overall band score (Academic) of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band. These IELTS scores align with what is required in to apply for registration as an occupational therapist in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applicants who do not meet all the academic requirements for entry into the programme can make an application to the Head of School, who will consider the application on a case-by-case basis. Entry to the programme will be at the Head of School's discretion.

Selection Criteria*
Ākonga who meet the entry criteria will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until all places are full. After the programme is full, applicants who meet the entry criteria will then be placed on a waiting list and informed if a place becomes available.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice is to produce occupational therapists with highly developed professional reasoning skills who can lead advancements in occupational therapy practice within their team and/or profession. They will be able to critically analyse advanced theoretical and /or specialised knowledge in relation to occupational therapy practice. Utilising current research, they will be expert in the application of evidence informed- practice and contribute to improved outcomes for the people they work with.