Occupational Therapists help give people their independence back as they assist and encourage them to overcome physical difficulties. They plan and direct therapy treatment, help with daily tasks, adapt equipment and housing for easier use, educate family, help set realistic goals and provide the support needed to reach them. For a patient with physical difficulties, even one small step inspires a sense of achievement.
Study will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for their own patients and learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice.
Applicants who don't meet the entry requirements to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy may choose to study Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway (Health Pathway) to help prepare them for enrolment in the degree programme.
Image: Mark Flowers (Wintec chief executive) and Jun Iwata (Shimane University professor - department of medical, social and cultural science) with Dr. Rie Sato and 18 Japanese nursing and medical students.
Eighteen Japanese nursing and medical students landed for the very first time in New Zealand for an academic trip to Wintec and a first-hand experience of Kiwi culture.
Accompanied by Pr. Jun Iwata and Dr. Rie Sato, they will undertake a two-week short study tour through Wintec’s Centre for Health and Social Practice and Centre for Languages.
The strong relationship between the two institutions started 10 years ago through a staff exchange programme. Every year since 2010, Wintec has welcomed students from Shimane University, Japan for short-term training programmes. Many students from Shimane University Faculty of Medicine have joined this programme to gain valuable experience.
Wintec international director Jason Matangi welcomed the visitors and spoke about the value of the relationship between Wintec and Japan.
“Maintaining international relations is essential for Wintec and for New Zealand. The 10-year anniversary is an important milestone in our relationship and is a recognition of our deep friendship and the regard with which we hold Shimane University and Japan.”
The group was welcomed with a pōwhiri at Wintec’s city campus where the students responded with traditional Japanese songs. Shortly after, Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers and Shimane University professor Jun Iwata, cut a celebration cake with the students.
During their time at Wintec, the students will study nursing and medical education to get an overview of the health sector in New Zealand. Wintec has organised academic visits to Waikato Hospital and Waterford Birth Centre, to allow the Japanese students to learn more about New Zealand practices. To complete the Kiwi experience, the students are also enrolled in English language courses and are accommodated in local homestays.
The group will also have a chance to discover tourist hotspots around the Waikato region including weekend trips to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Taupō.
“New Zealand is popular overseas thanks to the beauty of its nature and landscapes and it has a reputation as a safe country with friendly people. These assets are particularly attractive for international students,” said Girish Nair, Wintec international business development director.
Wintec and Shimane University aim to enhance this mutual programme in the next few years.
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.
If you have a passion for people, nursing, social work and counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.
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