Occupational Therapy Assistant

The overall aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively and efficiently in the role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages. A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.