Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Course Overview

This medical profession that uses occupational activities to help people to improve their quality of life by helping them gain productivity and independance

Curriculum

Programme Outline 

Year 1 Semester 1

1. Introduction to Occupational Therapy
2. Anatomy & Physiology
3. Behavioural Science I
4. Basic Pathology
5. Health Care Delivery System

Year 1 Semester 2

1. Applied Anatomy
2. Behavioural Science II
3. Neuroscience
4. Biomechanics
5. Occupational Performance Physical I

Year 1 Semester 3

1. Malaysian Studies
2. Pengajian Islam/Pengajian Moral
3. English
4. Computer Application
5. Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B

Year 2 Semester 1

1. Occupational Performance Physical II
2. OT for Medical & Neurological Conditions
3. OT for Orthopaedics
4. Communication & Counselling

Year 2 Semester 2

1. Occupational Performance Paediatrics
2. OT for Paediatrics
3. Occupational Performance Psychosocial
4. Community Based Rehabilitation
5. Clinical Placement I

Year 2 Semester 3

1. OT for Psychosocial Conditions
2. Clinical Placement II

Year 3 Semester 1

1. Administration & Management
2. OT for Geriatrics
3. Professional Development
4. Clinical Placement III

Year 3 Semester 2

1. Clinical Practice in Hospitals & Health Clinics IV
2. Occupational Therapy Research Design

Year 3 Semester 3

1. Occupational Health & Safety
2. Clinical Placement V
3. Presentation of Practical Reports

Entry Requirements

Career Prospects

• Hospitals
• Government & Private schools (including schools for special children)
• Rehabilitation centres
• Mental health facilities
• Childrens’ clinics
• Homes/Private paractices