Occupational Therapy Assistant Part time (Health Care Skills)

The Health Care Services certificate with an emphasis on Occupational Therapy assistant provides training for Care Assistants and Occupational Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students gain a knowledge of the theory and principles of occupational therapy practice, and of the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students learn about human occupation, growth and development and become familiar with the elements of activities of living. They develop the skills and techniques to assist a patient/client in the activities of living in order to enhance their quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant also learns the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control.

Occupational therapists help people who have problems with their physical or mental health. Their aim is to maximise their clients independence at home and with their working and social lives. They assess needs, and plan and carry out activities that help people to look after themselves.

Qualifications gained

• FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills (DHSSX)

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course structure

This is a part time course. Delivery is by blended learning with a combination of distance learning modules and modules delivered by attending part time classes for duration as listed in the dates given. Learner can start this blended learning programme at any stage by starting their distance learning modules. They will then take-up the first contact module Care Support in October 2013.

In October, students will study the Care Support module.

In January, students will study the Theory and Practice modules of the programme.

*Common Award - Any module that the learner begins prior to October 2013 must be completed in full prior to end of Nov 2013 to be submitted to FETAC.

Course content modules

1. Care Support*- including Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR
2. Communications
3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Human Growth and Development
5. Infection Prevention & Control
6. Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory*
7. Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice*
8. Work Experience
9. Workplace Statutory Policies and Procedures
10. Occupational First Aid (additional cost of €235)

Booking

Course Cost: €1874

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Course Code	Location	Info
BLOTOCT13	Portobello Institute, Dublin 1	Care support Module start Oct 2013 Please note you can commence this blended learning course at any stage of the year

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Exam Fees:

• €125