Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

OVERVIEW
Occupational Therapy is based on the belief that the need to engage in occupation is innate and related to survival, health, well-being, and life satisfaction. Occupational therapy is therefore a profession whose focus is to enable a person or a group of persons (community, group or organisation) to access and participate in activities that are meaningful, purposeful, and relevant to their lives, roles and sense of well-being.

CAO CODE

KN-W-BOT

NQF Level

Duration

4 Years

Closing Date

30 September

REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a degree pass. Minimum subject requirements:

English – Level 4
Life Orientation – Level 4
Mathematics – Level 3
Life Sciences or Physical Science – Level 3

Minimum of 30 points (excluding Life Orientation) (Choices 1 to 3 only)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Statutory Body Requirement (HPCSA)

To be eligible for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical work.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is compulsory for all practical and clinical modules.

Curriculum Breakdown

Level 1

Semester 1

ANAT104 – Anatomy of the Trunk & Embryology (8 credits)
ANAT101 – Introduction to Anatomy & Neuroanatomy (16 credits)
OCTH141 – OT: Fundamentals 1 (16 credits)
PYSC101 – Introduction to Psychology A (16 credits)

Choose one:

ZULN101 – Basic isiZulu Language Studies A (Non-Zulu speakers) (16 credits)
ZULM105 – Academic Writing (Zulu speakers) (16 credits)

Semester 2

ANAT102 – Anatomy of the Head, Neck & Back (8 credits)
ANAT109 – Anatomy of the Upper & Lower Limbs (16 credits)
HLSC116 – Community Studies (16 credits)
OCTH142 – OT: Therapeutic Media 1 (16 credits)
PYSC102 – Introduction to Psychology B (16 credits)

Level 1 Total: 144 credits

Level 2

HPHS221 – Homeostasis (16 credits)
OCTH243 – OT Fundamentals 2 (16 credits)
OCTH245 – Psychosocial Theory and Fieldwork 2 (16 credits)
OCTH244 – Areas of Occupation (16 credits)
OCTH246 – OT Physical Theory and Fieldwork 2 (16 credits)
BHME222 – Health and Illness Behaviour (16 credits)
HPHS222 – Integration & Communication (16 credits)
OCTH242 – OT Therapeutic Media 2 (16 credits)

Level 2 Total: 128 credits

Level 3

HLSC311 – Clinical Sciences 1 (16 credits)
OCTH341 – OT Fundamentals 3 (16 credits)
OCTH344 – OT Physical Theory & Fieldwork 3 (16 credits)
HLSC344 – Clinical Sciences 3 (16 credits)
HLSC332 – Clinical Sciences 2 (16 credits)
HLSC340 – Applied Research Methods for Health Sciences (16 credits)
OCTH343 – Psychosocial Theory & Fieldwork 3 (16 credits)
OCTH342 – OT Therapeutic Media 3 (16 credits)

Level 3 Total: 128 credits

Level 4

OCTH441 – Research Project (24 credits, year-long)
OCTH444 – OT: Physical Theory & Fieldwork 4 (24 credits, year-long)
OCTH443 – OT: Psychosocial Theory & Fieldwork 4 (24 credits, year-long)
OCTH413 – OT: Community Theory & Fieldwork 4 (24 credits, year-long)
OCTH414 – OT: Paediatric Theory & Fieldwork (24 credits, year-long)

School of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy