Occupational Therapy Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are skills, values and behaviours that you need to complete a program of study. These requirements are non-negotiable, but there may be a range of ways in which you can demonstrate them.

The following are the inherent requirements for studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (H355).

Communication

Occupational therapy students will have advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Thinking and learning

You will have highly developed cognitive skills to solve complex problems and for reflection.

Professional behaviours

You will need to demonstrate the following professional behaviours as an occupational therapy student:

• Occupational therapists and occupational therapy students are bound by the Occupational Therapy Australia Code of Ethics and The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Deakin occupational therapy students are bound by the Deakin Student Code of Conduct and the Deakin Occupational Therapy Student Code of Conduct. All students undertaking placement will be required to sign and return the Deakin Occupational Therapy Student Code of Conduct which can be found on the course page.
• The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course has a strong emphasis on professional attitudes, behaviour and ethical practice.
• To progress with the course, you must meet the requirements and demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behaviour, consistent with the relevant Codes mentioned above.

Behavioural stability

You will practice behavioural stability and sensitivity in diverse situations and circumstances.

Deakin is committed to providing access to learning for all students. Apart from the mandatory inherent requirements that every student needs to demonstrate, Deakin and placement agencies may be able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of students without compromising the academic integrity of the program.

These may include adjustments to learning and teaching activities, assessment tasks and other course requirements. If you have a health condition or impairment that might impact your participation in this course, the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) can provide advice and support to Deakin students.

With advice from the DRC, some reasonable adjustments can be made to teaching, learning, assessment, practice education (placements) and other activities that address the impact of your health conditions and impairments on your study.