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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Galway Technical Institute

Course code
5M3782
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 Year. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Programme summary

This one-year Occupational Therapy course is a healthcare discipline dedicated to supporting individuals with physical, psychological, or social challenges, empowering them to live life to the fullest. Occupational therapists assist people in accomplishing daily activities they want or need to perform, especially when faced with illness, injury, disability, or difficult life circumstances. Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that helps individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives despite challenges or limitations. It focuses on "occupations," the daily activities that give purpose to life, such as self-care, socialising, work, learning, and community participation.

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.

Who to apply to

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