Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Occupational Therapy Assistant specialism prepares learners with the practical skills and professional competence needed to support high quality, person centred care across diverse healthcare settings. Through a blend of classroom learning and structured work placements, learners gain hands on experience that strengthens employability and builds confidence. This programme also offers a strong pathway to further or higher education in health and social care.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this course the learner will qualify to work in:
Occupational Therapy Assistant in hospitals and the community
Healthcare Assistant in nursing homes, hospitals and the community
Progression
QQI Level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management in Tubbercurry Campus
Health Science with Occupational Therapy Studies - ATU Letterkenny
Mature entry to Occupational Therapy Degree in Trinity College, Cork and Galway Universities
Many UK Universities (e.g. Canterbury, Cardiff, Glasgow, Derry (Magee), Essex, Salford, Sunderland) will also consider this qualification for entry to degree programmes in Occupational Therapy
Opportunities to apply for degree programmes in Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, Physiology and Health Science, Sport & Exercise Science
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Further information
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certification in Health Service Skills (5M3782)
Erasmus+
Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice 5N3765
Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory 5N3766
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Care Support 5N0758
Care Skills 5N2770
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
People Manual Handling
5M3782 - Health Service Skills
Phone: 071 - 91 85035
Email: nccollege@msletb.ie
www.northconnaughtcollege.net