OCC1022 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Maudsley Hospital, Childrens Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital
28 Jul 2018
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History of the occupational therapy profession in australia. Describing the first occupational therapists in australia. Article the contribution of the military in the establishment of the occupational therapy profession in australia. Describe the time lines for the establishment of state professional associations and education programs in australia. The first australian to hold a diploma in ot. Graduated from the philadelphia school of ot in the united states in 1934. Completed a postgraduate qualification at the dorset house school of occupational therapy in bristol, uk. Returned to melbourne in 1935 and set up a private practice in conjunction with psychiatrists. Between 1937 and 1939, she worked in sydney in private practice. Started ot departments at the royal alexandra hospital for children and the royal prince. Her ot practice mainly involved patients with psychiatric problems: sylvia docker: Travelled to england in 1934 to train as an ot at the london occupational therapy school.
