Enabling model for assessing overseas-trained occupational therapists seeking to work in Australia

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

Volumn 52, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 251-256

  Kortman, Brenton ^a   May, Esther ^b  

^a REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Assessing qualifications; Competency; Overseas trained occupational therapists

Indexed keywords

AUSTRALIA; COST CONTROL; EDUCATION PROGRAM; HUMAN; JOB FINDING; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; REVIEW; TRAINING;

EID: 29144465082     PISSN: 00450766     EISSN: 14401630     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2005.00489.x     Document Type: Review

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