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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kerry College of FE & Training - Denny St Campus

Course code
5M3782
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
38 weeks.
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Programme summary

This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skills required to progress on to potential employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or as a Health Care Assistant.

Entry requirements

What are the entry requirements? Minimum:

  • Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
  • Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
  • Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
  • Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
  • Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. Additional:
  • Admissions Interview will be required.
  • Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
  • Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process

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