Occupational Therapy Assistant 5M3782
This one-year Occupational Therapy course is a healthcare discipline dedicated to supporting individuals with physical, psychological, or social challenges, empowering them to live life to the fullest. Occupational therapists assist people in accomplishing daily activities they want or need to perform, especially when faced with illness, injury, disability, or difficult life circumstances. Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that helps individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives despite challenges or limitations. It focuses on "occupations," the daily activities that give purpose to life, such as self-care, socialising, work, learning, and community participation. Therapists enable individuals to maintain or regain their ability to engage in these activities, tailoring interventions to address the impact of health conditions or life events. For children, the focus is on fostering play, school participation, and independence. With a client-centered approach, Occupational Therapy emphasises personal strengths and preferences, creating programs that promote autonomy and a purposeful life. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory 5N3766
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice 5N3765
Activities of Living Patient Care 5N3707
- Care Support 5N0758
- Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
- Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
- Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
- Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
QQI Level 5 Award in Occupational Therapy Assistant (5M3782)
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome.
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement.
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
3rd Level Progression Examples:
Atlantic Technology University
Health Science with Physiotherapy Studies
Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies
University College Cork Level 8
Arts - 3 years
Social Science
Arts - Music
Film and Screen Media
Arts International
English - (International Pathway)
Theatre and Performative Practices
Criminology
Maynooth University Level 8
Arts
Psychology
Social Science
Media Studies
Finance
Accounting and Finance
Business
Entrepreneurship
International Economics
LLB Law
Trinity College Dublin
- Deaf Studies Level 8
South East Technological University Carlow
Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy Level 8
Strength and Conditioning Level 8
Sport and Exercise Science Level 8
Physiology and Health Science Level 6
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Email niamh.mctiernan@gretb.ie
