Occupational therapy: fieldwork information

Engaging and collaborating with tangata whenua/people is at the heart of occupational therapy practice. At AUT we strive to provide quality learning experiences for students to prepare them to enter the workforce at the end of the degree.

The information on this page is relevant to:

• All registered kaiwhakaora ngangahau/occupational therapists interested in supporting fieldwork education; an integral component of the Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
• Organisations interested in having a student in an emerging field for occupational therapy practice

Fieldwork (FW) educators play a vital role in providing effective learning environments for students; facilitating their learning and preparing them for future practice. We recognise the mahi/work that is required of FW educators and students to achieve optimal learning outcomes. We also acknowledge your commitment and dedication to upholding the integrity of the profession.