Professional Certificate in Driver Assessment
The University of South Australia’s certificate in driver assessment course offers a quality product to the OT training market. This predominantly online professional certificate utilises a competency based training framework, underpinned by reflection, self directed learning and group participation, in order to deepen theoretical understandings and practical application.
An integral component of the learning is case studies approach that:
- Promotes critical problem solving strategies, and
- Relates to the experience and expertise of participants.
On completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Perform an occupational analysis of the driving task
- Describe the potential impacts of medical conditions, impairment or disability on the driver and driving performance
- Demonstrate competencies in the occupational therapy driver assessment process including gathering and recording the required information within the pre drive screen, the on-road and feedback / counselling components of the assessment
- Develop and prescribe a driver training and / or modifications program
- Write an occupational therapy driver assessment report including outcomes and recommendations
- Compile a critical description of the personal learning that has occurred.
The course is offered over 2 semesters and each course is the equivalent of 4.5 units of course work.
- Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment 1 - REHB 5075
- Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment 2 - REHB 5076
To register for the above courses, please download and complete the University Application for Admission (Non Award) form and return to:
Seanagh O'Loughlin
School of Health Sciences
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
ADELAIDE SA 5001