Learn how to help those who require occupational assistance to improve their working lives with the Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant Course.
In this course you will learn; how to build confidence for those with speech problems, with further knowledge in helping fix how to support, build on and develop the day-to-day working lives of those who need occupational support.
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant Course covers; strategies for using OT therapy with further learning on physiology and human anatomy to help those with disabilities lead the best working lives they can.
Please note that this occupational therapy course does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised OT therapist. This Occupational Therapy course will not make you an OT therapist but you will come across all the basic guidelines of occupational therapy to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Occupational Therapy.
Your Learning Goals:
- Discover what Occupational Therapy Is
- Understand basic physiology and anatomy of the human body
- Learn creative skills for management and confidence building
- Understand ways to help those dealing with depression
- Learn how to develop a career as an Occupational Therapist
- Learn the theory of the human need for occupation
- Understand Laslo’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’
- Discover various career paths.
Who is this Course for?
Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills.
As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background.
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
Career path
This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.
Course Curriculum
| Introduction to Occupational Therapy | |||
| About the Course & Instructor | FREE | 00:06:00 | |
| What is Occupational Therapy? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Knowledge & Skills for Occupational Therapy | 00:09:00 | ||
| Working with Adults | 00:10:00 | ||
| Working with Children | 00:06:00 | ||
| (Basic) Anatomy & Physiology | |||
| The Structure & the Functions | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Blood & the Immune System | 00:07:00 | ||
| What is ‘Brain Injury’? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Developmental Disorders & Conditions | 00:07:00 | ||
| Physical Disabilities | 00:07:00 | ||
| Creative & Management Skills | |||
| The Use of Creative Activities | 00:08:00 | ||
| Management & Leadership Skills | 00:06:00 | ||
| Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing with Depression | 00:08:00 | ||
| Career Growth in Occupational Therapy | |||
| Intro to Mobile Photography | 00:05:00 | ||
| Using a Smartphone Camera | 00:06:00 | ||
| Alternative Career Options | 00:09:00 | ||
| Individual (Client's) Development | |||
| A Theory of Human Need for Occupation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Occupations for Health & Wellbeing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Coping Strategies (stress) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | 00:05:00 | ||
| Thank You & Good Bye! | 00:04:00 | ||










