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Diploma in Occupational Therapy

JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/156 Jld.3(27) (01/24)
R/726/4/0043 MQA/FA 2964

Background of Program

Occupational therapists are a vital part of today’s health teams, helping people to meet their personal goals after illness or injury. It is an exciting area of practice which recognizes the potential of each person and enables individuals to achieve health, wellbeing and life satisfaction through participation in meaningful activity. 

Diploma in Occupational Therapy started in April 2014, with just 12 students, and 2 staff members. With continuous growth and enhancement, as of 2022, we have received more and more numbers of students to enroll in this program.  

 The program has continually reviewed the curriculum to improve the standards of teaching-learning methodologies in order to meet the current needs.

Vision: 

We are enthused to produce graduates with excellent knowledge, hold a professional skill, ethical values and able operationalize their expertise in a holistic approach

Mission:

  1. Provision of high academic standard through quality, valuable and systematic learning process
  2. Encourage sustainable and responsive research and development towards university, national and global development
  3. Produce globally competitive graduates who exhibit the core value of fortitude, excellence and uprightness

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO     Description
PEO 1
Competently apply knowledge, skills and attitudes in occupational therapy process in order to practices safely, effectively and ethically client centered care in diverse practise context
PEO 2
Resume leadership role in collaboration with professionals, organization and community through effective communication in providing quality occupational therapy services
PEO 3
Utilise clinical reasoning strategies by exploring new scientific skills in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance the quality of occupational therapy and health care service locally and globally
PEO 4
To provide an educational programme that fosters the intellectual, and personnel development of students, facilitates student to achieve their maximum potential and prepares them to responsible careers as Pharmacy Assistant.

Program Learning Objective (PLO)

PLO     Description
PLO 1
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of occupational therapy
PLO 2
Apply basic knowledge in the context of well-defined, highly routine and predictable tasks with guidance related to the field of occupational therapy.
PLO 3
Demonstrate occupational therapy clinical competence within scope of professional and personal limitation and abilities.
PLO 4
Demonstrate professional responsibilities and accountability among inter-professionals and organization and communities
PLO 5
Initiate partnership with organization, communities and other stakeholders in addressing the particular occupational needs of inclusive health service.
PLO 6
Demonstrate values, attitude and sensitivity in culture and effective communication in appropriate context to promote participation in all areas of life.
PLO 7
Demonstrate team leadership of personal responsibility and autonomy in judgment and decision making.
PLO 8
Demonstrate sound professional judgment and reasoning in decision making using information and communication technology, digital and numeracy skills to updates with current evidence based practice and research.
PLO 9
Engage in information management and lifelong learning initiatives to enhance personal and professional development
PLO10
Demonstrate relevant entrepreneurial skills of resources management and business opportunities
PLO11
Practice within ethical framework that guides the occupational therapy profession

Campus

UCMI Main Campus Batu Muda

Programme Status

Full Accreditation

Programme Code

MQA/FA 2964

Specialisation

Occupational Therapy

Study Mode

Full Time

Study Level

Diploma

Intake

January, April, September

Duration

3 years

Medium of Instructions

English

Credit Hours

-

Career Prospects

Occupational Therapist may find work in various places like:

  • Hospital
  • Community-based rehabilitation centres
  • Universities and Colleges
  • School with Special Needs Children
  • Nursing Homes
  • Industries
  • Old Folks Home
  • Therapy Centres
  • Private practices

Admission Requirements

Admission Fee

RM200

Opportunities For Further Studies :