Occupational Therapy (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

Occupations are practical, meaningful, and purposeful activities that allow people to develop a sense of identity – for example, self-care, work, or leisure tasks. Occupational therapists work collaboratively with people to help them engage in those activities (occupations) which they need or want to do, enabling them to lead fulfilling and healthy lives. Apply to this  Occupational Therapy (Hons) offered at  University of Huddersfield .

Key Facts

Whilst studying the course our purpose-built occupational therapy skills lab enables you to learn in authentic simulated situations and environments. You can also hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group.

Occupational therapists work interprofessionally, alongside other healthcare professionals. You’ll therefore study alongside students from other healthcare professions courses and you’ll have the chance to carry out a research project and develop entrepreneurial and change management skills with them.

This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). During your studies, you’ll learn how to integrate underlying theory and principles of occupational therapy and apply what you learn to different areas of practice. You’ll also work on both the teamwork and autonomous practice skills required to work in a rapidly changing health and social care context.

Upon successful graduation, you could work within the NHS, social services, charities, education services, social enterprises, community interest groups, medico-legal firms, or in independent practice. There may also be opportunities in education, research or overseas, as occupational therapists are also needed internationally.