Description
The Occupational Therapy Assistant is an in-depth training program designed to teach the fundamental skills and requirements to become a successful occupational therapist. It also explores other related professions and the career route for each profession.
Occupational therapists treat adults and individuals with physical disabilities and developmental disorders, helping them to recover and develop the skills to carry out everyday basic activities. In this course, you will explore the role of an Occupational Therapist in detail, covering topics such as health & wellbeing, building self-esteem and the human need for occupation.
This Occupational Therapy Training Course also provides an insight into different physical impairments including brain injuries, with an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. You will gain the core skills required to support both adults and children and will also learn how to help your clients overcome the psychological issues that may arise from their physical disabilities, such as depression and stress.
Please note that this Occupational Therapy Online Course does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised as Occupational therapist. Through this course you will come across all the basic guidelines of Occupational therapy to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Occupational Therapy and it will add your CPD points.
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Occupational Therapy Assistant doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the Occupational Therapy Assistant Course
This comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assistant Course is ideal for those who are looking to start a career in occupational therapy or a similar role, such as the following professions:
Occupational Therapist
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the skills & requirements to work in the field of Occupational Therapy Assistant
Work effectively with both adults and children, providing rehabilitation support
Understand basic anatomy and physiology, including the function of the blood and immune systems
Identify the types of physical disabilities, developmental disorders and conditions
Build confidence and self-esteem in their clients and patients
Help clients manage their depression through therapeutic techniques and strategies
Understand the human need for occupation, including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Evaluate each client’s needs and set effective long-term goals for the recovery
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: What is Occupational Therapy?
Module 02: Knowledge & Skills for Occupational Therapy
Module 03: Working with Adults
Module 04: Working with Children
Module 05: The Structure & the Functions
Module 06: The Blood & the Immune System
Module 07: What is ‘Brain Injury’?
Module 08: Developmental Disorders & Conditions
Module 09: Physical Disabilities
Module 10: The Use of Creative Activities
Module 11: Management & Leadership Skills
Module 12: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem
Module 13: Dealing with Depression
Module 14: Professional Development
Module 15: Personal & Academic Development
Module 16: Alternative Career Options
Module 17: A Theory of Human Need for Occupation
Module 18: Occupations for Health & Wellbeing
Module 19: Coping Strategies (stress)
Module 20: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Module 21: Thank You & Good Bye!
