Occupational Therapy Assistant (Health Service Skills)

Description

Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.

COURSE FEES:

All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.

In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a variety of physiotherapy/occupational therapy or healthcare assistance settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Entry Requirements

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: Applicants 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.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Course Content

Title    Award    Awarding Body

Work Experience    Work Experience (5N1356)    QQI

Communications Level 5    Communications (5N0690)    QQI

Anatomy And Physiology    Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749)    QQI

Care Of the Older Person    Care of the Older Person (5N2706)    QQI

Care Support    Care Support (5N0758)    QQI

Infection Prevention And Control    Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)    QQI

Rehabilitation Support    Rehabilitation Support (5N3775)    QQI

Care Provision And Practice    Care Provision & Practice (5N2705)    QQI

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training.