Full-time HNC Occupational Therapy Support

HNC Occupational Therapy Support

Course Summary:
Designed to introduce and develop all aspects of Occupational Therapy Support.
Distance Learning is only for those who cannot attend college due to geographical constraints.

Course Content:
Context and Development of Occupational Therapy
Theory and Philosophy of Occupational Therapy
Needs and Rights of Service Users
Policies and Procedures
Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology
Sociology
Audit
Graded Unit

Assessment:
Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments

Duration:
1 year (August - June)

Attendance:
Langside Campus:
Full-time: two days in college and two days in placement per week
Day-release: 1 day per week (over 2 years)
Distance Learning: flexible start dates (over approximately 2 years)

Possible Progression Routes:
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Queen Margaret University or Robert Gordon University and other institutions at their discretion
Employment as an Occupational Therapy Support Worker