Full-time HNC Occupational Therapy Support
HNC
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
HNC
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
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.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Full-time candidates must have relevant care experience and be able to evidence academic ability provide a relevant reference
Day-release and distance learning candidates must be working as a Support Worker/Assistant in an OT setting
Placement is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Scotland criteria
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Course programme
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
Full-time HNC Occupational Therapy Support