Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice | |||
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Diploma | |||
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Level | 8 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice is to prepare graduates to be recognised as expert clinicians and leaders in their chosen area of practice. They will have advanced knowledge, and sound professional reasoning skills enabling them to role model, mentor, supervise and/ or lead others within the occupational therapy profession and related fields. Rigorous intellectual analysis and sound professional reasoning will enable graduates to move into new areas of practice where occupational therapy roles are emerging and to advocate for and influence the future direction of occupational therapy practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Graduate profile |
By the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:
- Critically evaluate relevant literature and research, across a range of practice areas, theories and/or techniques using the knowledge gained to improve the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural context. - Analyse and synthesise knowledge to assist others in their teams or the profession to use and apply evidence-informed practice during interventions. - Demonstrate expertise and/or provide leadership in managing complex practice situations. - Continually engage in critical inquiry and reflexive reasoning to advance occupational therapy practice in Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural context. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of this postgraduate diploma may apply to pathway into further postgraduate study.
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Employment pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Occupational therapists entering this programme must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
International applicants for whom English is a second 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 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 offered places in order of acceptance to the programme, until all places are full. They will then be placed on a waiting list and informed if a place becomes available. |
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | OT4805 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2023-02-28 10:44:32.647 | |||
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Next Review | 2027-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice is a 120 credit, Level 8 programme. Ākonga choose four 30-credit courses (120 credits) or equivalent (e.g. 10 +20 credits to equal one of the 30 credit courses from the level 8 schedule). Occupational therapists work in a range of settings and practice areas, and as a result they have a range of diverse professional development needs. This programme provides opportunities for these ākonga to select courses most relevant to their needs. There are no compulsory 30 credit courses or prerequisites; ākonga select from the courses being offered that year. However, they are strongly advised, if they are considering progressing on to the Master of Occupational Therapy qualification, to complete PD435001 Research for Practice. Some courses may have specific requirements related to practice expertise, and these are identified on the course summary, and ākonga will be advised at enrolment.
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