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Overview
Course content
This 10-day equivalent Occupational therapy driver assessment and rehabilitation educational topic at Flinders University will explore key issues that impact upon driver assessment including medico-legal requirements, state legislation, driver cognitive, perceptual, visual and physical function, on-road assessment, and will assist participants in communicating appropriate recommendations and reports following assessment.
Learning outcomes
Describe models of driver behaviour and discuss the application of the Assessing Fitness to Drive Guidelines and Standards for Health Professionals in Australia within the context of federal and local legislation, ethical and medico-legal requirements.
Explore methods of assessment of visual, cognitive, perceptual and physical functioning and learn to analyse results for appropriate recommendations.
Review ergonomics and appropriate vehicle modifications.
On-road assessment.
Observation and assessment tools.
Formulating and communicating assessment outcomes and recommendations.
Program planning, training, ergonomics, modifications and rehabilitation.
Report writing and medico-legal.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Observation and assessment tools
- Formulating and communicating assessment outcomes and recommendations
- Program planning, training, ergonomics, modifications and rehabilitation
- Report writing and medico-legal
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Occupational TherapyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Who should attend?
- Registered Occupational Therapists with at least two years of clinical experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
4400 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4400 AUD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
4400 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4400 AUD for the full programme during 3 months.
$6,588 Online and intensive coursework plus additional assessment work to gain 9 units of credit towards an award topic.
Living costs for Adelaide
1328 - 2474 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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