Occupational Therapy (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Through a combination of teaching, group work and 1,000 hours of placement experience in a variety of health and social care settings, this course will challenge your problem-solving and practical skills.

As part of this Occupational Therapy (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver occupational therapy assessments

• Devise interventions to help your clients enjoy an optimal quality of life

• Learn the soft skills, attitudes and behaviours to enable you to communicate effectively

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with the people you help

• Join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences

Career opportunities:

The need for qualified occupational therapists is rising, and as a registered occupational therapist you will be able to work in a range of settings. The majority of occupational therapists work within the NHS in acute and community settings and in social services, while others find careers in the private and voluntary sectors. You could also work as a mental health practitioner or become a researcher in occupational therapy.

• Occupational therapist

• Researcher

• Mental health practitioner

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Approved Education Programme.