PLC (Further Education - FET)

Advanced Certificate

Occupational Therapy Assistant(Denny Street)

Course Code
OCT-5M3782
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
38 Weeks
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

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This program is designed to equip students with the specialized skill set required to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or a Health Care Assistant. By focusing on therapeutic support and patient rehabilitation, the course provides a clear pathway to employment in clinical settings where graduates assist in improving the quality of life and functional independence of their clients.

Course Details

Kerry College
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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
5M3782

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The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Further Research

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Career Progression

Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue diverse roles within the Health, Family, and Social Care sectors, including positions as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, and Youth Workers. The qualification facilitates entry into a broad range of professional environments across the public, community, and private sectors, with certain pathways offering formal recognition from key regulatory and statutory bodies.

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