In this course, you will learn how occupational therapists work one-to-one with individuals to understand their strengths, needs and goals. Building on your foundational understanding of occupation, you will explore how occupation, health and participation are connected, and how personal factors, life circumstances, culture and environments shape a person’s ability to engage in meaningful everyday activities. 

Through practical learning experiences, case examples and guided skill development, you will develop emerging skills in interviewing, observation and collaborative goal setting. You will practise gathering information about occupational performance and communicating respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. A focus on culturally responsive and ethical practice will support you to recognise how cultural identity, community and lived experience influence participation, inclusion and wellbeing. 

You will also develop self-awareness and reflective practice, considering how your own values and assumptions influence therapeutic relationships. These learning activities support the development of professional communication, collaboration and person-centred practice, preparing you to work with individuals and contribute effectively within interprofessional environments as your experience develops across the program. 

This course includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience where you will apply your developing knowledge and skills in real or simulated practice contexts. This experience forms part of the program’s scaffolded WIL sequence, which progressively builds professional capability across the degree.