Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists work with both children and adults with acquired conditions such as stroke or spinal cord injury, people with mental health problems or congenital conditions such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, and with many others. Occupational therapists aim to facilitate independence in daily ‘occupations’, such as selfcare, work, financial management, leisure pursuits or education. Any illness, trauma or disruption can result in difficulties in these areas due to problems with moving, thinking or carrying out the tasks. Occupational therapists design and deliver intervention programmes to address these difficulties.

Year 1

• Principles for Practice/ Fundamentals I
• Psychology
• Anatomy
• Human Body Function
• Mental Health 1
• Mental Health 2
• Enabling Occupation Physical Disability
• Group work and Professional Skills
  
  
  

Year 2

• Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy II
• Neuroanatomy
• Neurophysiology
• Health Psychology
• Enabling Occupation Paediatrics
• Enabling Occupation Intellectual Disability
• Practice Education I & II
• Case Study I & II
  
  
  

Year 3

• Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy III & IV
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Enabling Occupation Community
• Standardised Testing in Occupational Therapy
• Enabling Occupation for Older Adults
• Emerging Areas of Practice
• Research Methods
• Social Policy
• Neurology
  
  
  

Year 4

• Practice Education III & IV
• Case Study III & IV
• Management and Leadership
• Preparation for Practice
• Research Project