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Preparing for Practice

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A practical 10-session online program designed for internationally qualified occupational therapists to build foundational knowledge of the Australian healthcare system, occupational therapy practice expectations, professional responsibilities, funding systems, and workplace requirements.

📅 Starts: Tuesday 14 July 2026 - Tuesday 15th September​

      8.00 pm - 9.00 pm AEST

💻 Delivered live online
⏱️ 10-week program

Program Modules

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Module 1 | Australia's Healthcare System

​Module 2: |Registration & Legislation 

Module 3 | Australian Funding Systems

Module 4 | NDIS in Practice

Module 5 | Aged Care in Practice

Module 6 | The OT Client Journey

Module 7 | Clinical Reasoning & Assessment

Module 8 | Goal Setting & Report Writing

Module 9 | OT Intervention

Module 10 | Transition to Australian Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

​Do I need to be registered with AHPRA?

  • No. This program is designed for occupational therapists preparing for Australian practice and may be completed before or during the registration process.

 

Will this program guarantee employment?

  • No. The program is designed to prepare participants for Australian occupational therapy practice but does not guarantee employment or registration.

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Will sessions be recorded?

  • Where possible, recordings may be made available for participants who are unable to attend. Live attendance is strongly encouraged.

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Will I receive a certificate?

  • Yes. Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Important information

Internationally qualified occupational therapists are still required to complete the Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System Checklist through one-to-one supervision with an eligible supervising occupational therapist who has held AHPRA registration for at least three years. The completed checklist must then be submitted to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia in accordance with the Board’s requirements.

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Completion of the Preparing for Practice Program does not by itself fulfil the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) orientation requirements that must be completed within three months of commencing practice. However, the program provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to help participants meet these requirements

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Registration Form

Please complete the form below to confirm your enrollment in the Preparing for Practice Program.

Which Country did you complete you OT qualidications
Did you complete a WFOT approved qualification?
Yes
No

Program Schedule

The program will commence on:

Tuesday, 14th July and will run weekly every Tuesday at 8 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

The dates of the program are as follows:

  • Tuesday 14th July 8 pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 21st July 8 pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 28th July 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 4th August 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 11th August 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 18th August 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 25th August 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday 1st September 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday  8th September 8pm - 9 pm AEST

  • Tuesday  15th September 8pm - 9 pm AEST


Please ensure you are available to attend the scheduled sessions before completing your registration.

Payment

Your place in the Preparing for Practice Program will be confirmed once both your registration form and payment have been received.

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