Course Description
Occupational Therapy Studies
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Occupational Therapy Studies
Health Service Skills 5M3782
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDIES?
This course is aimed at students interested in
pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy.
Students who undertake this one-year
course in Occupational Therapy studies
will gain an understanding of the principles
and practices of rehabilitation, treatment
of injured, ill, or disabled patients through
the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Students will develop an understanding of
impaired mobility and its impact on human
occupational performance and ability
and the role of occupational therapy in
current healthcare services. Students will
gain an insight into the development and
implementation of therapeutic programmes.
Students will gain the skills needed by
the HSE to work in the healthcare sector,
which will help them to understand therapy
programmes and support clients in restoring
or improving their mobility.
COURSE CONTENT
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Care Support
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Human Growth and Development
• Care Skills
• Safety and Health at Work
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
• Nutrition
CERTIFICATION
• QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills 5M3782
| Course Code | 5M3782 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Health Care, Occupational First Aid |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | one year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature Students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course enables graduates to progress to a sports or science related Level 8 degrees and then to the Level 9 Occupational Therapy at University of Limerick. There are many progression options for students to study Occupational Therapy in the UK. Graduates may also apply for several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in universities and ITs or private colleges around the country. Mature students are eligible to apply to Occupational Therapy at Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and NUI Galway. Successful graduates can gain employment as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the HSE or private health service providers. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: Institute of Technology Carlow: CW188 Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years) Waterford Institute of Technology: WD006 Health and Exercise Science (Level 8, 4 Years) Institute of Technology Tralee: TL871 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) |
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