Occupational Therapy (Hons) Teesside University

Overview

The Occupational Therapy (Hons) course from Teesside University  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.

Key Facts

Technology is integral to your learning, ensuring you are future-ready. The 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.

This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, offering a wide 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.

Career opportunities

Once the course has been successfully completed you can apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. 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.