Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course provides supervised professional practice experience for students in occupational therapy. Students attend a professional practice placement in an area of occupational therapy and undertake graded learning experiences to develop professional practice competencies.
External (i.e., International) placements in this course are only available where the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has been able to source an overseas placement under a placement agreement. This is typically restricted to international students for placements in their home country if these can be sourced and arranged by the Clinical Education Liaison Managers. A Clinical Education Liaison Manager will contact students if an external placement offering is available.
OCTY7836 provides opportunities for graduate entry master's students to learn to implement the roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapist within contemporary practice settings. The course consists ofﾠ210 hours of professional practice education under the supervision of an occupational therapist known as the practice educator. Thisﾠ210 hours is typically done overﾠ6 weeks of full-time placement at 35 hrs per week. The course also includes a range of learning support activities available to students via the course Blackboard site as well as online placement support tutorials at key weeks of the placement. ﾠﾠ
Professional practice education is an integral part of the occupational therapy curriculum. Students will be provided with opportunities to build upon their earlier clinical and coursework experiences and to expand their professional skills. Students will be expected to develop skills in occupational therapy practice and the associated professional communication and self-management skills.ﾠ
Student professional practice placements will reflect the diversity of occupational therapy professional practice.ﾠStudents may be allocated to placements in either hospital or community-based service environments, spanning across acute or long-term settings within both government and non-government organisations.ﾠDuring their professional practice placement courses students may work with people of various ages and stages of development across the life span. Students will be required to work in different models of service delivery which may involve direct service provision, case management, consultancy, project management, or a mixture of these models of service delivery. Supervised practice education is an integral part of the occupational therapy curriculum. The World Federation of Occupational Therapy requires a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised professional practice education within an occupational therapy program for accreditation. ﾠ
NOTE: In the process of allocating clinical placements, students' email addresses may be provided to organisations in order to allow for planning and orientation purposes. This will be reviewed in line with UQ privacy policies.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students should have successfully completed all previous coursework in the M Occ Thy Studies program.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY7826, OCTY7827, OCTY7828
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY7815, OCTY7832, OCTY7833
Restrictions
MOccThySt students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Field coordinator (celm)
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course primarily focuses on practice placements, and the hours will be determined and advised by the hosting placement facilities and/or the Clinical Education Liasion Managers (CELMs). Dates and schedules for additional learning activities will be communicated through Learn.UQ (Blackboard) as required.
Aims and outcomes
To provide the opportunity for graduate entry masters students to develop professional practice skills through involvement in delivering services to occupational therapy consumers in contemporary practice settings.
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Carry out your practice in a professional and ethical manner as a student occupational therapist.
LO2.
Apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, including use of relevant theory, in carrying out the role of student occupational therapist.
LO3.
Apply principles of evidence-informed practice, including consideration of person factors, service context, available research and student therapist expertise, in providing and evaluating services.
LO4.
Plan, implement and evaluate service delivery processes to address occupational roles and performance.
LO5.
Reflect on practice and respond to feedback to improve level of competence throughout the duration of the placement.
LO6.
Identify and apply behaviours that indicate an emerging level of competence in identified core areas of occupational therapy practice as specified in the Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised Second Edition, i.e. Professional practice, Self Management, Communication, Information gathering, Service Provision, Documentation and Evaluation/ Reflection.
LO7.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all people you work alongside (e.g. service users, their significant others, colleagues, supervisors and other professionals).
LO8.
Recognise and demonstrate interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, conflict management, collaborative leadership and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection, Role play/ Simulation, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
GEMS IPCP curriculum assessment
|
Non graded Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
21/02/2025 12:00 pm
This is the actual date of the tutorial participation. |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Tutorial/ Problem Set | Online Placement Support Reflection Questions | Non graded compulsory component |
Due dates will be student-specific and align with tutorial attendance. A tutorial timetable with days/times of expected attendance will be provided via Learn.UQ/Blackboard. |
| Placement |
Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised 2nd Ed
|
Halfway & Final Evaluation Completed - Final Evaluation - Non graded Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
Within one week of placement completion. |
| Placement |
Submission of placement documentation
|
Non graded compulsory component |
Within one week of placement completion. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
GEMS IPCP curriculum assessment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection, Role play/ Simulation, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- Non graded Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
21/02/2025 12:00 pm
This is the actual date of the tutorial participation.
Task description
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class. The due date is determined by the class allocation.
This is a team assessment, and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client case conference role play that your team will complete during the tutorial class.
Part one requires students to complete a worksheet and will draw on their case conference role play, focusing on role-clarification, team functioning and client-centred care.
Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires studnets to complete a team reflection on the processes adopted during their case conference role play specifically focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning, conflict management and collaborative leadership. Length: The team reflection will be limited to 500 words.
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site prior to the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.
PLEASE NOTE: Students completing rural/remote placements will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Details of how to individually complete this assessment task will be communicated to the relevant students directly.
Hurdle requirements
Pass/Fail, MUST PASSSubmission guidelines
Online submission via Blackboard.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will enable a PASS grade for the module.
· For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to achieve a Pass grade for the course.
· Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a Fail grade for the course (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a Pass, a Fail grade will be awarded).
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
No extension or deferral available. Alternative task will be expected as outlined in "submission instructions".
Late submission
Students who do not submit the module on the due date (i.e., during the tutorial) will be expected to complete either a reflective essay or a teamwork assignment as per their circumstance as outlined in the "submission instructions".
Online Placement Support Reflection Questions
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- Non graded compulsory component
- Due date
Due dates will be student-specific and align with tutorial attendance. A tutorial timetable with days/times of expected attendance will be provided via Learn.UQ/Blackboard.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05, L07
Task description
Students are required to attend and participate in a tutorial series (online) and a single reflection and debrief workshop designed to support their activities on their professional practice placements and their professional growth as occupational therapists-in-training. For the tutorial series, this includes answering a minimum of 5 questions reflecting on their placement experiences. If students are unable to participate they must contact CELM staff PRIOR to the relevant tutorial/workshop and will be required to complete tutorial reflection questions or other make-up tasks in lieu of participation and submit these directly to the CELM staff. The date for the reflection and debrief is assigned (see Learning Activities) and dates for tutorial attendance will be available on Learn. UQ (Blackboard).
Submission guidelines
Submission will be via attendance as per tutorial timetable.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If students are unable to participate they must contact CELM staff and will be required to complete tutorial reflection questions posted on the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site in lieu of participation and submit these to the CELM staff.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a Fail grade, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised 2nd Ed
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- Halfway & Final Evaluation Completed - Final Evaluation - Non graded Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
Within one week of placement completion.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Professional practice placement evaluation is based on the practice educators assessment of the student using the Student Practice Evaluation Form- Revised 2nd Edition (SPEF-R2). The SPEF-R2 is completed by the practice educator at half way to provide formative feedback and at the end of the practice placement to provide summative results and feedback. Students will be assessed on their professional practice performance across a range of learning domains and items as outlined in the Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised 2nd Edition (SPEF-R2). Only the ratings at the end of the placement will be taken into consideration when awarding a pass or fail grade to the student.
Submission guidelines
Students must submit their completed SPEF-R2, along with other placement documentation within one week of the completion of their placement. Submission will be via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a Fail grade, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Submission of placement documentation
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- Non graded compulsory component
- Due date
Within one week of placement completion.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L06, L07
Task description
At the completion of placement, students are required to submit the following to the Clinical Education Liaison Managers (CELMs) via Learn.UQ (Blackboard):
1. Final SPEF-R2
2. Personal Placement Learning Goals
3. Clinical Placement Documentation Summary Form
4. Student Review of Placement Form
Submission guidelines
Students must submit their completed placement documentation within one week of the completion of their placement. Submission will be via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a Fail grade, unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: To obtain a passing grade for this course all of the following must be obtained/completed: 1. A passing grade on the FINAL Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised 2nd Edition (SPEF-R2). 2. Submission of required records and documentation for the professional practice placement (i.e., SPEF-R2, Clinical Placement Documentation Summary, learning goals and Student Review of Placement Form) 3. Attendance and participation at Online Placement Support Tutorials & the Reflection and Debrief Workshop. Participation and completion of a minimum of 5 reflection questions in each of the 3 compulsory online support tutorials. If students are not able to attend due to a legitimate reason (i.e., placement-related commitment or medical or extenuating circumstances), tutorial reflection questions must be submitted to the CELMs via email.ﾠ 4. A passing grade for the GEMs IPCP curriculum assessment. |
| F |
Course grade description: Failure to pass/complete all assessment components for the course will constitute a FAIL. A PASS for this course will not be awarded until students have submitted the required documentation and records for the professional practice placement and any requiredﾠactivities (i.e., reflection questions) associated with the online support tutorials, in addition to receiving a passing grade for the FINAL SPEF-R2 and the GEMs IPCP curriculum assessment. |
Additional course grading information
See the SPEF-R2 Manual for details on determining a pass or fail grade in practice education tasks.
All students will also be required to complete compulsory Personal Learning Goals, Clinical Placement Documentation Summary, and Student Review of Placement forms for each placement and submit all of these documents via Laren.UQ (Blackboard) for review by the Course Coordinator/CELMs on placement completion before a Pass grade can be awarded.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
This course is Fully Exempt for Supplementary Assessment. This means that supplementary assessment is not available for this course, regardless of the final grade achieved for the course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, resubmission or resitting of assessment items is not available due to the nature of the course and its assessment.
Despite this, for the GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment, all students who submit a genuine attempt at the assessment but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
Placement Withdrawal Policy
If a placement is withdrawn by the University or Placement Provider due to the health, conduct, compliance or performance of a student, or if the student chooses to withdraw from a placement, the University will not source an alternative placement for the same semester period.
In circumstances where the withdrawal of a placement is unrelated to the student’s actions (e.g., placement provider withdrawal or unforeseen external factors), the University will make reasonable efforts to source another placement within the same semester period. However, due to placement availability and constraints, the provision of an alternative placement cannot be guaranteed.
Students are encouraged to contact the course coordinator or Clinical Education Liaison Managers (CELMs) for further information or support.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Learn.UQ (Blackboard) you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Use of Generative AI in Student Placements
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) are increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students should revise previous occupational therapy course notes, workbooks, clinical texts, and readings from earlier undergraduate courses as appropriate to their allocated professional practice placement or as recommended by the practice educator. In particular, pre-placement workshop resources from OCTY7828 & those provided in OCTY7818 should be revised and used throughout the placement. The OCTY4104/7818/7836 Handbook outlines specific information for practice education and is available via the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site and should be referred to throughout the course.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Professional Practice Placement Students attend 210 hours of a professional practice placement. This will typically occur over 6 weeks X 35 hours per week. Start dates and finish dates may vary as negotiated with the student and the practice facility. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Tutorial |
Online Placement Support Tutorials Students will be required to participate in three online placement support tutorials held on Friday afternoons as per designated dates/times that will be advised via Learn.UQ (Blackboard). These tutorials hosted by the CELMs will discuss a range of issues that arise on professional practice placements in occupational therapy. If students cannot attend, contact must be made with the CELMs and alternative tasks (i.e., make-up tasks) will be set. Reflection activities will also be made available via Learn.UQ Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L07 |
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O-week (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Workshop |
Professional Practice Preparation Workshop This placement preparation workshop will provide additional information on placements, strategies for students and tips to maximise your learning. This will be presented by the CELMS. Attendance at this workshop is compulsory. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L06, L07 |
Tutorial |
GEMS IPCP Module (O-week - Friday 21st Feb 25) Students will work in small teams in a single 3-hour tutorial with other students from; Audiology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology. This is one module consisting of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. Students will be allocated to a small team of students from different discipline backgrounds to engage in a range of learning activities, including a case conference role play, to develop their knowledge and skills to help prepare them for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. Students who are not able to attend this activity due to participating in a rural/remote placement or other placement-related activities that preclude participation will be advised directly of tasks/activities to be undertaken in lieu of this tutorial. |
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Workshop |
Reflection and Debrief Workshop (Compulsory) Students will reflect and debrief on placement experiences within this workshop that will be hosted by the CELMs on Thursday, 10th of April 2025 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm. Attendance at this workshop is compulsory. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Additional learning activity information
Placements can commence on start dates from 27/01/2025 through to 11/04/2025, however, most placements will be on standard dates of 24/02/2025 to 4/04/2025. Placement allocation details can be found in InPlace as they become available.
Students will be placed in a range of professional practice settings under the supervision of one or more occupational therapists who will act as practice educators. Students will partake in a graded program of professional practice experiences and responsibilities. Students will be required to participate in online professional practice support tutorials at dates to be advised. Those students unable to participate in online tutorials must complete tutorial reflection questions and email to the occupational therapy Clinical Education Liaison Managers (CELMs).
Students are also encouraged to contact the CELMs during the placement course if issues arise. OT CELMs will be accessible via mobile phone/landline or email and will visit students at placement facilities and/or arrange appointments with students at The University of Queensland as required. CELM contact details can be found under 'Course Staff'.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who are scheduled clinical placement opportunities should note that this could occur at any time, and during semester breaks, and students are expected to be available. Placement allocations can change at any time so students should monitor emails for updated information.
Pre-placement Requirements
Please be advised that failure to complete your pre-placement requirements will mean that you won’t be able to attend your placement and it is not possible for you to progress in this course without completing your placement. It is not possible for UQ to provide you with alternative placement options if you choose not to meet the requirements of your placement provider. Therefore, it is important that you understand this when making decisions about your enrolment in this course.
Statement re Class Attendance
As occupational therapists-in-training, occupational therapy students are required to develop a range of professional competencies that must be demonstrated as graduate therapists. The course profile for each OCTY course lists all the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Australian Competency Standards for new graduate Occupational Therapists (ACSOT), and identifies those specifically addressed in that OCTY course. Because OCTY coded courses aim to provide students with learning activities and experiences that support the development of these professional skills and behaviours, attendance at tutorials and other practical sessions is compulsory, and hence monitored. Marks and/or pass/fail requirements are assigned for attendance and appropriate participation.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Working with Children Policy
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
- Incidental Student Fees and Charges Procedure
- Student Travel Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:
Course guidelines
Professional Placement Requirements
Attendance at all sessional and block placements throughout the program is essential to meet WFOT practice education accreditation requirements. While on placement, students are representing the University of Queensland, and are required to:
1) Meet the Inherent Requirements for the Occupational Therapy program considering core activities, tasks and skills including:
- Ethical behaviour (upholding professional standards, codes, guidelines and policies)
- Behavioural stability (self-management and emotional stability)
- Legal requirements (Australian laws, professional standards and scope of practice)
- English communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written)
- Cognition (knowledge acquisition and cognitive ability, literacy and numeracy)
- Sensory abilities (visual, auditory and tactile)
- Strength and mobility (gross and fine motor skills)
- Sustainable performance (physical and mental endurance)
2) Continuously demonstrate and maintain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of student practitioners in accordance with the UQ Fitness to Practice Policy
3) Abide by the UQ Student Code of Conduct and UQ Placement Policies and Procedures
4) Adhere to the Occupational Therapy Australia Code of Ethics, 2014
5) Operate within the boundaries of your role as a student occupational therapist as guided by AHPRA.
The supervising Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in the experience of practice education and guidance to the student. Educators are encouraged to prepare learning opportunities within their setting, allowing progressive development of skills and behaviours required to achieve competencies. Establishing clear expectations with your educator, seeking, and implementing feedback will be fundamental to facilitate a quality placement. OT students are encouraged to refer to the iQIPP-AH student guide available on Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
HMBS Placement Requirements
Professional practice placements occur within both university clinics and external organisations. The University of Queensland has placement agreements with each external organisation outlining the terms and conditions associated with student professional practice placements. Many of these agreements require students to adhere to certain requirements. In addition, there are specific legislation requirements that students must adhere to when engaging in a practice placement.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all necessary requirements, and that they remain current throughout the course of your program. You must make sure to renew any requirements before they expire.
· For more information on HMBS practice placement requirements, refer to: https://habs.uq.edu.au/prepare-your-occupational-therapy-placement,
· OR contact the HMBS Placement Ready Team at habs.placementready@uq.edu.au .
Please ensure you immediately action any requests from the HABS Placement Ready Team to update your compliance requirements.
All students must also be correctly enrolled in the relevant practice education course before commencing their placement, as this activates the necessary agreements and insurances.
Students who do not comply with these requirements will NOT be permitted to attend professional practice experiences. This will delay (or prevent) the completion of studies and subsequent graduation.