Occupational Therapy (Full-Time)

Swansea University

Occupational therapists work to empower people to develop, maintain or improve a diverse range of activities that are relevant and meaningful in their daily lives, from basic self-care at home to work-related activities, hobbies and more. Throughout this integrated course, you will learn the skills to help people overcome difficulties caused by illness, disability, accidents or ageing. This could involve the use of aids and adaptations, modifying tasks or developing new skills. The course follows a spiral design based around 5 key curriculum themes to help you develop the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence required to be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered occupational therapist: - Occupational Concepts for Well Being and Practice- Enhancing Occupational Therapy- Practice Placement- Professionalism and Leadership- Research, Enquiry & Digitalisation Our teaching staff have many years of experience as occupational therapists, working in a variety of settings including NHS, Social Care, Private and Third sectors. Our students tell us that our enthusiasm and passion motivate and inspire them to work hard, think differently and succeed.The course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.All of the teaching team are registered occupational therapists providing professional expertise and theoretical knowledge.Our excellent facilities in the School of Health and Social Care include realistic clinical suites so you can learn practical skills in a safe, supervised environment before using them in a real-life situation. You will have access to workplace experiences across Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards and other health and social care settings.Your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and thirty weeks of teaching will take place in key clinical placements within the NHS and community facilities.Completion of this course will enable you to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered occupational therapist. You can expect a starting salary of £28,407 rising to £50,056 for a highly experienced Occupational Therapist.Occupational Therapy is a rewarding career that allows you to make a real difference to people’s independence and quality of life. There are many opportunities to specialise, for example working with older adults, in rehabilitation services, social care or with children, people with mental health issues or who have a learning disability.