Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
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.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks, Monday 18.45 - 21.45
Entry Requirements
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the Theory and Practice courses are taken together
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information
• 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
5N3765 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
Accreditation Level 5 Minor Award in Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice QQI 5N3765
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344