Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists assess people's abilities and help them gain or regain skills. With us, you’ll learn to professionally plan and direct therapy treatments, recommend adaptations to equipment and environments and advise clients on changes to their lifestyle to help them with daily activities.
Our Occupational Therapy qualifications will enable you to work towards a career to help people do the things that are important to them so they can lead meaningful, satisfying lives. You’ll gain advanced knowledge in areas such as illness, mental health, injury, and disability, and know how to assist clients accordingly based on their situation and environment.
The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on our fieldwork placements will give you the skills to seamlessly transition from study to employment within the occupational therapy industry.
Occupational Therapy qualifications
Health
Working with people is at the very heart of this highly regarded programme and you'll do five placements across a wide range of community health and rehabilitation settings to gain vital practice experience. When you graduate, you'll be able to register as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand - this degree is also recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.Duration
3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin, Hamilton
Career potential
Occupational Therapist
Health, Health & Wellbeing
Are you keen to deepen your understanding of occupational therapy practice and develop your research skills? Enhance your professional practice and increase your employment potential with this postgraduate qualification that will prepare you for jobs in research-focused positions or higher-level practice roles. If you want to pursue an academic career, this honours degree provides a pathway to take you to the top of your field.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Career potential
Case Manager, Community/Youth Development Worker, Needs Assessor, Occupational Therapist, Private Practitioner, Researcher
Student stories
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Postgraduate specialties in Occupational Therapy
We offer a range of postgraduate programmes and pathways to continue your study journey.
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