Occupational Therapy Assistant Level 5
Course Details
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Drogheda Institute of Further Education
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Louth
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Healthcare and Medical
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POA
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Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
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1 year
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Course Description
This course is designed to develop and enhance knowledge and skills in occupational therapy (OT). OT Assistants help people who struggle with day-to-day activities to live a full and independent life. Students may also complete the following: Patient Lifting & Manual Handling First Aid Responder courses in preparation to work in a healthcare setting.
Course Content
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
- Care Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Communications
- Human Growth and Development
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Work Experience
- Nursing Theory and Practice
Certification
Level 5 QQI certificate – 5M3782.
Progression Options
Graduates may progress into employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a variety of therapy/care settings.
Graduates from this course may gain entry to a range of specialist related degrees courses.
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