Description
This Occupational Therapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skill required to progress on to potential employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant, a Health Care Assistant or progress to other third level institutions. This Occupational Therapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skill required to progress on to potential employment as a Healthcare Assistant with knowledge of Occupational Therapy or to progress to other third level institutions.
Course Content
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Care Skills
- Communications
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
- Rehabilitation Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Work Experience
Career Prospects
- Healthcare Assistant in an Occupational Therapy unit
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Community Care
- Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
- Healthcare Worker
- Youth Worker
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Health Service Skills 5M3782
Minimum Entry Requirements
- A Leaving Certificate with minimum of 5 passes. Students must apply for Garda Clearance
Work Experience
Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. It will consist of one block placement and day release (dates to be specified by the college). Students must obtain work experience themselves.
Costs
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Progression
Progression links exist for Level 7 – BSc in Applied Healthcare – SETU Waterford
Students wishing to apply for Level 8 occupational therapy programmes in Ireland must satisfy the minimum requirements of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (https://aoti.ie)
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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