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What work do occupational therapists do?

Occupational therapists help patients restore physical function, address psychological and other impairments, and improve their ability to manage daily life independently. Their work includes assessing rehabilitation needs, developing treatment plans, providing personalised treatment and adjusting those plans as part of patient care.

Published November 2023.

Medical majors have always been easy to find jobs and migrate to in Australia. You may often hear about nursing (nurse), and some students may be familiar with it.Nursing work is not too cold. ThatStudying medicine seems too difficult.Come on…then is there any compromise option?

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occupational therapist

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapy illustration

What is an Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

OT

Occupational Therapist (OT) is a practitioner in the healthcare industry who focuses onHelp patients,Restore physical function, mental and other disorders, improve the patient’sSelf-care ability and independence in daily life, quality of life, etc.

Work content includes but is not limited to:

(1) Assess and diagnose the patient’s physical condition and rehabilitation needs, and formulate a treatment plan

(2) Provide personalized rehabilitation treatment (for example: physical, cognitive and emotional treatment)

(3) Help patients recover and improve their daily living skills (through training and assistive tools, etc.)

(4) Evaluate the effects of rehabilitation treatment and adjust the treatment plan as needed

career assessment

OT

The migration occupations that occupational therapists can do are:Occupational Therapist ANZSCO Code:252411

How to do an Occupational Therapist Career Assessment?

Occupational Therapist ANZSCO Code:252411 Occupational assessment is generally submitted to the Australian Occupational Therapy Council (The Occupational Therapist

Therapy Australia, OTA) application processing, and is divided into 2 stages:

Phase 1: Desktop Audit

Require:

(1)Recognized academic qualifications

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).There are currently 58 accredited courses in Australia.University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, Flinders, Monash, Curtin, Deakin, University of Canberra, LabradorIt can be provided by colleges and universities in many areas.

Recognized courses can be found on their official website:

https://www.wfot.org/programmes/education/wfot-approved-education-programmes

(2)Language requirements:

IELTS four 7, accept PTE and OET, etc., can score twice

Time taken: about 4 weeks

Cost: AU$1,200

Phase 2: Supervisory Practice Review

After passing the assessment in the first stage, you can start applying for the second stage practical review.

(1) Occupational therapist neededComplete the supervision agreement located on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) website

(2). Forward the supervision agreement to the Australian Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) for approval.

(3) Apply for limited registration with AHPRA.

(4).After obtaining limited registration,The occupational therapist is required to review the plan and learning objectives at the beginning of the position and prepare a report for forwarding to OTC.

Cost: AUD 1,000

After completing the above two parts, you can register as an Australian occupational therapist and obtain an occupational therapist career assessment valid for 5 years.

Migration prospects

OT

Currently, occupational therapists (Occupational Assessment ANZSCO: 252411) can migrate or obtain a visa to work in Australia through the following channels:

Migration and work visa pathways for occupational therapists

I believe that the vast majority of students are going to the three major migration branches of 189/190/491.

In the case of 189,The OT profession only required 65 points in the last round of last fiscal year.You can get invited by stepping on the lowest score line

Subclass 189 invitation points for occupational therapists

Currently, all 6 states and 2 territories are accepting 190/491 state sponsorship applications for occupational therapists.In addition, because occupational therapists are in the health sector, they are not onlyIn UNSW, Victoria and Western Australia, they are at the priority invitation level,In Tasmania this occupation is also on the key industry occupation list! Applicants who meet the application requirements will be prioritized and invited!

State nomination lists and priorities for occupational therapists
Note: The above table is compiled by we at the time of publication. The list of states will be updated from time to time. Please refer to the list of states at the time of submission. The above is for reference only.

OT special live lectures

This Thursday (November 2),Nicole, Newstar’s registered study abroad agentThe special live broadcast room “Don’t be confused about studying in Australia” will talk to the studentsA closer look at occupational therapist courses,andSpecially invited OT senior sister to come ashoreLet’s talk about itHow an “older woman” with no medical background successfully obtained PR and obtained a high-paying OT job! Come and interact with us to learn about OT’s “unpopular” but easy to get professional majors~

Live broadcast date: November 2, 2023 (Thursday)

Live broadcast time: 08:00 pm Australia Eastern Time (5:00 pm Beijing time)

Scan the QR code to schedule a live broadcast,Follow our study abroad consultants and OT senior students to learn about this “unpopular” major. If it is a major that can provide good employment, high salary, and is easy to get invited~

Booking for the occupational therapy livestream on 2 November 2023

School and course recommendations

Victoria

Monash University

[Recommendation reason, no undergraduate background required, just like nursing, only a complete 96-hour pre-requisite short course]

Illustration accompanying Monash University occupational therapy courses

Master of Occupational Therapy PracticeMaster of Occupational Therapy Practice

Campus: Peninsula

Duration of study: 2 years full-time

Admission time: Semester 2 or July

International student tuition fee: 55,000 Australian dollars/year

Admission requirements:

(1) Academic qualifications and achievement requirements:

-No professional background required

-Possess an Australian undergraduate degree (at least three years) or equivalent qualifications from other countries

– Average score of at least 65%

– Complete at least one 6-credit human anatomy/physiology course or other relevant course from an accredited university,If not, you can take a short course in human biology at Monash

(2)Language requirements:

IELTS Category A: The total score of 7 subjects is no less than 6.5 (listening + reading + writing at least 6.5 + speaking at least 7.);

PTE and TOEFL scores are also accepted by Monash University

What’s more worth mentioning is:

1. This course not only directly passes OTC’s career assessment, but alsoDirectly pass the professional assessment of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)~

2.Monash will help studentsRegister for free with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Please see

http://www.ahpra.gov.au/registration

3.Master of Occupational Therapy PracticeContains 1,000 hours of on-site field work (at a level equivalent to that required by WFOT regulations)

Therefore, the OT courses at Monash are very popular, and most OT courses are in small classes, so the places are in short supply. If you are interested, please ask immediately.

Teacher Nicole helped the client successfully get the offer of Monash OT master’s degree

Client offer for Monash’s occupational therapy master’s degree

Canberra

University of Canberra

[Reason for recommendation: The admission requirements are relatively low; if you belong to a remote area, 5 points can be added for migration. Canberra has a stable policy and takes care of local graduates]

Illustration accompanying University of Canberra occupational therapy courses

Master of Occupational TherapyMaster of Occupational Therapy

Campus: Bruce, Canberra

Duration of study: 2 years full-time

Admission time: July (Semester 2)

International student tuition fee: 46,000 Australian dollars/year

Admission requirements:Bachelor’s degree, no subject background required

Language requirements:IELTS overall score 7.0, no single subject less than 7.0

Victoria

La Trobe University

[Reason for recommendation: OT major ranks excellent in Australia]

Illustration accompanying La Trobe University occupational therapy courses

(1) Bachelor of Occupational Therapy undergraduate degree

Campus: Bendigo, Melbourne

Length of study: 4 years full-time

Admission time: Semester 1 (March)

International student tuition fee: 40,000 Australian dollars/year

Admission requirements:

College entrance examination results or completion of preparatory courses (average score of 80)

Complete the preparatory course with a score of 80/gaokao score+

Language requirements:

IELTS Category A total score 7 (no single subject less than 7);

(2) Master of Occupational TherapyPractice

Campus: Bendigo, Melbourne

Duration of study: 2 years full-time

Admission time: Semester 1 (January)

International student tuition fee: 43,800 Australian dollars/year

Admission requirements:

An Australian undergraduate degree or an equivalent academic qualification from another country (within the past five years) with a relevant professional background + an average score of at least 70% is required

Language requirements:

IELTS Category A total score 7 (no single subject less than 7)

Teacher Nicole recently helped a client successfully get an offer from La Trobe University’s OT master’s degree

Client offer for La Trobe’s occupational therapy master’s degree

Northern Territory

charles darwin university

[Recommendation reason: you can get a double degree after graduation, it belongs to a remote area, extra points for migration, and the tuition is cheap]

Illustration accompanying Charles Darwin University’s occupational therapy double degree

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy(Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy)

Campus: Casuarina

Length of study: 4 years full-time

Admission time: Semester 1 (March)

International student tuition fee: 31,584 Australian dollars/year

Admission requirements:

ATAR 70 (Australian College Entrance Examination)

Language requirements:

IELTS Category A total score 7 (no single subject less than 6.5);

Upon graduation, students will receive a dual degree in a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Occupational Therapy.

You must not be confused on the way to study abroad.Students who are interested in occupational therapists are welcome to listen to our occupational therapist special anchor at 8pm (Australian Eastern Time) on Thursday.Answer all your questions about the course!

Want to evaluate an occupational therapist directly one-on-one?

Other study abroad and migration programmes

Please ask Canada Nuusinda Gold Medal Study Abroad Consultant to find out

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Development prospects and job opportunities

According to the latest research report released by SBS Chinese in August, experts said that in the next 40 years, the number of people aged 65 and above in Australia will more than double. As Australia ages, the demand for rehabilitation services in the Australian market will also increase. Therefore, the employment prospects and professional development opportunities for occupational therapists will be very broad.. Employment opportunities for occupational therapists can be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community services, day centers for the elderly, psychiatric clinics, special schools, sheltered workshops, nursing homes, child intelligence assessment centers, and even in patients’ homes.. Occupational therapists can even contribute to the development of the medical and rehabilitation fields by continuing their studies to obtain a master’s degree or even a doctoral degree by participating in various research projects.

According to official statistics from SEEK (one of Australia’s largest online job search and employment platforms),As of October 31, 2023, there are currently more than 5,500 job opportunities in Australia every day.Society’s attitude toward occupational therapistsDemand is growing at an annual rate of 7.4%, and the average annual salary of occupational therapists is as high as AU$93,030.

SEEK occupational therapist demand and salary figures

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Questions and answers

What are the entry requirements for the University of Canberra’s Master of Occupational Therapy?

You need a bachelor’s degree, with no specific disciplinary background required, and IELTS overall 7.0 with no component below 7.0.

Does La Trobe University’s Master of Occupational Therapy Practice require a related undergraduate background?

You need an Australian bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent qualification from another country, completed within the past five years, with an average mark of at least 70%, plus Academic IELTS overall 7 with no component below 7.

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