The WorkCover Authority of NSW assisted in the development of this course which became the preferred course of study for WorkCover inspectors. Other subjects include the study of linguistics, psychology, bioscience, anatomy, and neuroscience. Subjects are delivered using lectures, tutorials, laboratories and independent learning projects. In addition, clinical placements during and between semesters provide hands-on experience. Students can expect to travel some distance to attend placements either during semester or between years.
Placements can be in the Hunter, the Central Coast, Sydney or rural areas.
Most subjects require two to five hours a week of class attendance. About four subjects are taken each semester. Some linguistics and psychology subjects are available in day or evening classes. In most years, weekly student timetables involve three days on campus, and one day on clinical placement.