Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a full-time programme offered in North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Sligo. The overall aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work independently and in a supportive role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant within a variety of Health settings.
This course helps students to develop their interpersonal, caring and practice skills which they can apply to a varied range of client groups in a variety of settings. Whilst at the same time understanding the importance of maintaining a client’s independence, dignity, respect, self-esteem and choice.
Students will learn a range of practical skills within the classroom in a simulated healthcare environment using equipment from an occupational therapy setting. This helps to prepare the student to work with the service user/clients on work-placement. Students will gain practical experience in the areas of:
- Assist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes
- Personal care routines
- Working as part of a Occupational Therapy team
Other areas of study include:
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Communications
- Anatomy & Physiology
Work experience is also a core feature of the Occupational Therapy Assistant programme with students spending time in a occupational therapy setting, enhancing employability.
Students will also have an opportunity to take the following courses:
- Patient moving and manual handling
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- First Aid
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
