Occupational Therapy – practice education

Practice education is a major component of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree.

In order to satisfy the requirements of the degree, students must complete 1000 hours of work experience within the industry working with qualified occupational therapists.

This webpage is for current and future students, practice education agencies, and supervisors. It provides easy access to information, policy and forms used in Deakin's Occupational Science and Therapy practice education program.

Key documents

• The Occupational Therapy Practice Education Manual (PDF, 1.6 MB) provides help to students studying fieldwork and is recommended for all students.
• The Practice Education Schedule 2026 (DOCX, 17.9 KB) outlines the structure and timetable of units in 2026.

Contact us

If you have any questions about practice education, please get in touch so we can resolve any issues that you may be facing. The practice education team consists of unit chairs whose units contain a practice education component, practice education supervisors, and practice education administration.

Deakin Occupational Science and Therapy Practice Education Staff

Kelly Barker – Professional Placement Officer
Geelong Waterfront Campus
+61 3 5247 9432 
hsd-otpraced@deakin.edu.au

Nikki Lyons – Practice Education Coordinator
+61 3 5227 8411
nikki.lyons@deakin.edu.au