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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course in Occupational Therapy Studies will be eligible to apply for a position as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a variety of therapy/care settings.
Progression
At Cavan Institute: Graduates are eligible to progress to the Level 6 Social Care with Counselling Skills course. Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements). In addition to the opportunities for studying in Irish Universities, Cavan Institute has developed partnerships with UK-based universities and supports students with the UCAS application process.
Irish and UK Universities to complete BSc Hons Occupational Therapy Degree programmes.
Course Fees
€200
Course Content
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C) Patient Moving and Manual Handling
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
Rehabilitation Support
Infection Preventation and Control
Mathematics
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
Understanding Mental Health
Anatomy and Physiology
Work Experience
Communications
Care Support
About This Course
The Occupational Therapy Studies course will focus on developing the students understanding of impaired mobility and its impact on human occupational performance and ability, and of the role of occupational therapy in current healthcare services. Students will obtain work experience in general hospitals, homes for the elderly, disability schools/homes, rehabilitation centres and respite care centres for a two-week period. The practical aspect of the course will give students a good understanding of hospital life and the qualities and characteristics required for a successful career as an occupational therapist. Students will develop an awareness of how to assist the OT in the implementation of therapeutic programmes.
Work experience and assessment is undertaken under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. During their placement, students will develop an understanding of how to plan for and engage the client in self-care activities and examine the components of the occupational therapy process, from assessment through treatment planning and implementation to treatment closing.
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