Health service skills with occupational therapy (QQI Level 5)
The aim of this full-time one year programme is to provide the learner with an understanding of treatment and therapeutic interventions in everyday activities in a variety of healthcare settings.
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings, including as an OT Assistant, or to progress to further and or higher education and training in Ireland or the UK.
Modules are subject to change. Additional Certificates may include:
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Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda Vetting is also required.
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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) |
AU171 Health Science with Occupational Therapy (Level 6) (Letterkenny ) AU664 Public Health Nutrition (Level 8) AU696 Applied Social Care (Level 8) |
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Dublin City University (DCU) |
DC209 Health and Society (Level 8) |
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South East Technological University (SETU) |
SE937 Pharmacy Technician Studies (Level 6) SE928 Applied Health Care (Level 7) SE900 Health Sciences (Level 8) SE406 Criminal Justice Studies (Level 8) SE205 Psychology (Level 8) |
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Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) |
US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7) |
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Ulster University (UCAS application) |
B930 Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) |
Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application or www.cao.ie
For further information, contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee – Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply
Course Details
Code:5M3782
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Health Service Skills
Duration: One year – September 2024 to May 2025