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Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory

Lifelong Learning
CC058 5N3766

This programme module aims for the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work effectively in the role as an occupational therapy assistant.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
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Course provider

Duration

10 weeks, Tuesday 18.45 - 21.45

Entry Requirements

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the Theory and Practice courses are taken together

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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

Programme Description:
• Roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant and of an occupational therapist within the health service

• Explore the main issues in the practice of occupational therapy, human occupation and environment

• Reflect on relationships with client’s relatives and multidisciplinary team members and interpersonal issues that may arise in the occupational therapy process

• Impact of impairment and disability on human occupation

5N3766 Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory

Accreditation Level 5 Minor Award in Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory QQI 5N3766

Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider