This programme prepares occupational therapists, who have already gained clinical experience in practice, to work in the challenging and developing area of general practice. Specifically, this is designed for the first contact practitioner (FCP) role, as set out by the Health Education England (HEE) roadmap; occupational therapists working in this role will be expected to a assess and manage the undifferentiated, undiagnosed patient within the speciality of general practice.

PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Occupational Therapy) prepares occupational therapists, who have already gained clinical experience in practice, to work in the challenging and developing area of general practice.

Key features

• Delivery aligned to the Health Education England (HEE) Roadmap to Practice for First Contact Practitioners (FCP).
• Commissioned places(limited) available through HEE.
• Programme designed and delivered by clinicians with experience working within primary care.
• Practice placement module enabling demonstration of key competencies.
• Inter-professional approach to delivery, reflecting the FCP role.
• Distance led delivery, providing a flexible learning experience.
• Successful completion of the programme leads to recognition as an FCP – Occupational Therapist by HEE.