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Psychology for occupational therapy

OCC1021

Synopsis

In this unit, you will learn about psychological theory relevant to the practice of occupational therapy, such as sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, personality, mental disorders, and social psychology.

You will explore the application of these theories to occupational therapy practice through real world case studies. In this application, you will learn and apply strategies for effective teamwork, learning, and the communication of theories in different formats.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty
Department of Occupational Therapy
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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  • First semesterPeninsula · ON-CAMPUS