Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) at Teesside University

A professional degree apprenticeship for employees working as occupational therapy assistants or apprentices, following a similar pathway to the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Successful completion leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an occupational therapist.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: May  |  Study mode: full-time (apprenticeship)  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: An Introduction to Academic and Evidence-based Practice, An Introduction to Professional Practice, Health and Wellbeing in Professional Practice, Principles of Rehabilitation and Recovery in Healthcare, and Structure and Function for Allied Health Professions. Year 2: Critical Enquiry for Occupational Therapy Professional Practice, Facilitating the Occupational Voice, Occupation for Wellbeing, Occupational Therapy for Entrepreneurs and Occupational Therapy Theory and Professional Skills. Final year: Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy, Continuing Professional Development, Occupational Success and Reflecting on Occupational Therapy Practice.

Career pathways

Employment in the NHS, private sector and charitable trusts, in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and the community, or in clinical research or teaching in the UK or overseas.

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