Busan Health College Department of Occupational Therapy Conducts Overseas Major Training at Australian National University

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Busan Health College is conducting a five-week overseas training program in Australia from July 24 to August 25 as part of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Support Project for major overseas training programs.

This overseas training program has been held annually during the summer vacation since 2004, and this year, nine enrolled students and their supervising professor are participating together.

The students participating in the program are attending English classes for therapeutic communication with patients, occupational therapy major courses, and lectures on the Australian local medical system at Griffith University in Australia.

Additionally, they will obtain the qualification 'Certificate in Remedial Massage Therapy Practice,' which is required for official employment in Australia after graduation.

Students participating in the overseas training program and officials from Griffith University are taking a group commemorative photo.

Song Minseok, a second-year student in the Department of Occupational Therapy participating in the training in Australia, said, "Through clinical practice at Australian hospitals, I was able to gain a broad perspective on occupational therapy, including the recognition and prospects of overseas occupational therapists."

He added, "I also completed practical English classes used in hospitals and programs to experience Australian culture, which gave me confidence in finding employment overseas after graduation."

Professor Kim Bora, who is guiding the students locally, expressed her aspiration, saying, "Although the program was paused due to COVID-19, we will strive to continuously conduct training programs that combine education and volunteer activities."

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Busan Health College was first established in Busan in 2003 and operates specialized curricula such as adult occupational therapy, child occupational therapy, and occupational therapy for elderly patients with dementia and cognitive impairments.

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