Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice QQI L5

Participant Profile:
This programme module aims to explore all aspects of the role of the Occupational Therapist so that the learner can develop suitable skills for the position as Assistant and fulfil the requirements for this professional position. NOTE: This is a classroom based course NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information

Programme Description:
• Understand the role of Occupational Therapy Assistant and acquire the knowledge necessary to assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes • Good patient positioning and seating, pressure care, skin integrity and pressure assessment tools and typical methods. • Interventions used in the provision of good patient positioning and seating • Implementation of environmental adaptions such mobility aids, assistive devices, assistive devices to transfers, sensory and structural adaptations NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE THEORY AND PRACTICE COURSES ARE TAKEN TOGETHER.