Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

**Course overview**An occupational therapist (OT) supports people experiencing illness or disability. They assist with recovery and overcoming barriers, allowing people to complete the daily activities they need or want to improve their function, independence and quality of life.OTs work with adults and children of all ages with a diverse range of physical and mental health conditions, in settings such as health and social care organisations (hospitals and the community), education, charities and private practice.Technology is integral to your learning, ensuring you are future-ready. Our on-campus facilities allow you to develop and practice your skills within a simulated area, including a mock living space with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Other facilities include creative, art and pottery areas for group work and activity analysis skills.Designed with involvement from service users and carers, your learning is relevant to the everchanging landscape of professional practice, with modules around traditional health and social care employability, and private practice and entrepreneurship.**Top reasons to study this course*** **Industry-standard facilities:** our OT facilities mirror aspects of clinical practice environments including creative group work rooms and an activities of daily living suite.* **Experienced teaching team:** our teaching team has over 60 years academic experience and knowledge in a wide range of clinical practice.* **Financial support:** study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. You can apply for our Placement Support Fund if you are experiencing financial difficulties attending your placement. Visit our course page to find out more.This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. This offers you a wider range of future working opportunities in countries affiliated to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. This also allows you to work in Eire if you are from the Republic of Ireland.On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Our pre-registration occupational therapy provision has been accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.Please note 100% attendance is expected during this course.**Employability**Registered occupational therapists practise in the UK and overseas, in all areas of health and social care. You will work closely with other professionals such as doctors, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, psychologists and nurses. Alternatively you may choose a career in a charity or any other emerging areas of practice. Occupational therapists also work in private practice, research and education.

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