Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at learners who love the challenge of problem solving and helping people in practical ways to complete Activities of Daily Living. The specialist programme will guide learners to work as an assistant in an Occupational Therapy Department or as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The role provides support to older, injured, ill or disabled patients to enable them to partake in everyday activities.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Care Support
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
Infection Prevention and Control
Communications
Human Growth & Development
Anatomy and Physiology
Work Experience
Nursing Theory and Practice
First Aid
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3782 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in locations such as hospitals, community settings, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, in client’s homes, day-care facilities or residential settings. Once qualified you can apply for a job as one of the following:
Occupational Therapist Assistant | Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor | Rehab Support Worker Hospitals & Community | Activity Coordinator | Care Assistant in Disability Services | Homecare Assistant | Healthcare Assistant