Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Overview
If you’re looking to build a career that will enhance people's health and wellbeing, the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University will develop and inspire your passion to rise to challenges and make a difference to people, their families and communities.
By obtaining a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, you'll understand the concept of physiology and how certain cells, tissues and organs affect the health of the human body – as well as mental health issues – to help diagnose and treat your patients accordingly.
Career opportunities
Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has an excellent reputation in the industry, and many of our graduates find employment soon after graduation. This occupational therapy degree emphasises contemporary issues, including professional, organisational, sociocultural and political contexts of practice, ethics, Indigenous health and wellbeing, research and communication skills, ensuring you graduate with the attitudes, knowledge and skills to work successfully in a diverse range of rural, regional and metropolitan locations.
- Engage with people of all ages
From aged-care facilities to early childhood centres and schools – you'll be able to put your occupational therapy skills to work with a diverse range of community members and groups.
- Lead community health services and health promotion
Help people undertake meaningful occupation by working in mental health services, rehabilitation centres, and drug and alcohol services.
- Work in public and private hospitals and private practice
Occupational therapists can treat patients recovering from accident, illness or injury to help them regain their independence and quality of life.
