Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession offering support to people with physical, psychological and social problems to enable them to live life to the fullest. Occupational therapists help people to do the everyday activities they want and need to do when faced with illness, injury, disability or challenging life circumstances or events.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
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| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
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| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome.
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Atlantic Technology University
AU170 Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies Level 6
AU171 Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies Level 6
University College Cork Level 8
CK101 Arts - 3 years
CK102 Social Science
CK104 Arts - Music - 3 years or 4 years
CK105 Film and Screen Media - 3 years or 4 years
CK108 Arts International - 4 years
CK109 English - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)
Ck112 Theatre and Performative Practices - 3 years or 4 years
Ck113 Criminology - 3 years or 4 years
CK114 Social Science (Youth and Community Work)
CK118 Digital Humanities and Information Technology
CK122 Government and Political Science
CK123 Anthropology
CK307 Law and Business
Maynooth University Level 8
MH101 Arts
MH106 Psychology
MH107 Social Science
MH109 Media Studies: +5N1833 Math
MH401 Finance +5N1833 Math
MH403 Accounting and Finance + 5N1833 Math
MH404 Business (options) +5N1833 Math
MH407 Business and Accounting +5N1833 Math
MH409 Business and Languages + 5N1833 Math
MH411 Entrepreneurship + 5N1833 Math
MH412 Business with Sport Science Plus 5N1833 Math
MH416 International Economics + 5N1833 Math
MH501 LLB Law
MH502 BCL Law (Law and another subject - options)
Carlow College St Patrick’s
PC404 Arts and Humanities
PC405 Social, Political and Community Studies Level 8
PC414 Psychology Level 8
PC415 Philosophy, Politics and Sociology Level 8
PC416 Media, English and Culture Level 8
Trinity College Dublin
TR016 Deaf Studies Level 8
South East Technological University Carlow
SE901 Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy Level 8
SE903 Strength and Conditioning Level 8
SE905 Sport and Exercise Science Level 8
SE936 Physiology and Health Science Level 6
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As an assistant in occupational therapy you can work in a variety of settings with people who:
are physically disabled
are recovering from an illness or operation
have learning disabilities
have mental health problems
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
Yes
Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO:
Provide an introduction to students Occupational Therapy. OT's use the term occupation to describe all the things we do to take care of ourselves and others; to socialise and have fun; to work and learn; and to participate and contribute to our community and society. Our occupations are the activities that fill up our days and that give meaning and a sense of purpose to our daily lives. Occupational therapists understand how important these everyday activities are to all of us and are experts in enabling you to live life to the fullest despite challenges or limitations. In the case of children the focus will be on enabling participation in childhood occupations such as play and school and supporting development and emerging independence skills. Occupational therapists understand how illness, injury, disability or challenging life circumstances and events can affect people's ability to do the everyday things that are important for them and know how to support them to reach their maximum level of independence and autonomy. Occupational Therapists are experts at assessing how different health conditions can affect people's abilities and helping them to overcome or work around the difficulties that are affecting their daily occupations and roles. Occupational Therapy focuses on people's strengths and therapy is always guided by the client's preferences (or those of their family in the case of children). Occupational Therapy is client-centred and helps people to live their lives in a way that is meaningful and satisfying for them by tailoring a programme that responds to their unique identity, situation and needs.
HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory 5N3766
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice 5N3765
Activities of Living Patient Care 5N3707
Care Support 5N0758
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
5M3782 - Health Service Skills
PLEASE NOTE
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement. GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie