Program Overview

Assessment in Paediatric Occupational Therapy: Children and Families

Short course

Duration: Two Days of workshops and lectures Location: Peninsula Campus; Online

Overview

This short course provides targeted training for occupational therapists working with children and families. Designed using a blended learning model, it combines one face-to-face teaching day with one online day, alongside access to self-paced resources.

The course focuses on evidence-based paediatric practice, with particular attention to assessment and intervention planning including considerations for NDIS services.

What You Will Learn

• How to confidently apply standardised and informal assessments with children and families
• Best practices for assessments when working with families using a strengths-based approach
• How to select and apply evidence-based assessments and tools aligned to child and family goals

Teaching and Learning Format

• One face-to-face day on campus: Practical, hands-on activities with expert guidance
• One online day: Flexible and interactive online modules with video and reading content
• Self-paced learning resources: Ongoing access to lectures, readings, and webinars
• Real-world case examples: Tasks and problem-solving based including community based and NDIS scenarios
• Peer collaboration: Group discussion and knowledge sharing with fellow professionals

Presenters

The course is led by a team of published academics and clinicians who bring together:

• Extensive paediatric research expertise
• Direct clinical experience with children and families
• Advanced knowledge in assessment tools and evidence-based intervention
• Background in adult learning and supporting therapists across diverse settings

This ensures all course content is grounded in current best practice and is highly relevant for therapists working in community, private, or education settings.

Resources Provided

• Access to a wide range of resources via the Monash University Library
• Licensed materials and tools from Pearson and WPS
• Self-paced videos, webinars, and digital content to reinforce learning
• Templates, checklists, and tools that can be used directly in practice

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Early career OTs working with children
• Experienced practitioners seeking to upskill in NDIS-specific paediatrics
• Clinicians supervising students or new graduates
• Professionals looking to refresh their knowledge of paediatric assessment

Fees

Total - A$1200; A$600 for Part 1; A$600 for Part 2 Alumni discounted fees: A$1100

Additional Information

This course is provided by the Department of Occupational Therapy. For more information, please refer to the course details.