[Occupational therapy at the University of Stellenbosch 1961-1974]

Training in occupational therapy was started at the University of Stellenbosch with a 3-year diploma course offered as from 1961-1964. This developed into the presentation of a 4-year degree course, B. Occupational Therapy, in 1965. Clinical training took place at Karl Bremer Hospital until the move in 1974 to the new medical faculty facilities associated with Tygerberg Hospital. Facilities available in this complex have enhanced the possibilities of training in many ways, and have allowed an increased intake in student numbers.