Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

**Leading to professional registration as an occupational therapist, this course will help you develop the mindset and practical skills needed to empower people of all ages to participate in occupations and activities that hold personal meaning and value for them.**<br/><br/>Occupational therapists work with individuals, groups, communities, or populations to promote health and wellbeing through participation in activities of everyday life, or occupation. Of vital importance to this role is the ability to think critically and creatively, challenge where needed, advocate and empower others to live their best lives. In addition to developing practical skills, this course will support you in developing the mindset needed for this life-changing career. <br/><br/><br/>- Leads to professional registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). <br/><br/><br/>- Learn to empower and support others with challenges in key areas of occupation such as self-care (e.g. washing, dressing, or eating), productivity (e.g. managing finances, working, or studying) and leisure (e.g. hobbies, spending time with friends, or playing sports.).  <br/><br/><br/>- Professional placements and simulation provide practice-based learning opportunities in traditional, contemporary, and role-emerging settings (you’ll need to successfully complete a minimum of 1000 hours in practice.) <br/><br/><br/>- Strong focus on cultural awareness and anti-discriminatory practice. <br/><br/><br/>- Focus on one module at a time, with 5 weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module. <br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be encouraged to think critically about the potential of digitally enabled occupational therapy (e.g. use of AI and wearable technology) and the future direction of the profession. <br/><br/><br/>- All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs. <br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course** <br/>Becoming an occupational therapist enables you to empower other people. Your values, skills and mindset will all be key in addressing barriers that prevent people from engaging in activities that provide meaning and purpose, shape identity and enhance life quality. <br/><br/><br/>- Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as an Occupational Therapist from the outset. In addition, you’ll learn to thrive in dynamic health and care environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship and teamworking skills. <br/><br/><br/>- We organise your placements for you in a wide range of settings. This could include charities, businesses, sports and leisure facilities, independent practice, the private sector, cafe facilities and coffee shops. <br/><br/><br/>- Colleagues with lived experience as users of health and care services support teaching, learning and assessment. <br/><br/><br/>- The diversity of our learner community is a key strength of the course, offering a space in which everyone can thrive. <br/><br/><br/>- We offer opportunities to learn in a safe but realistic practice environment through simulation in our state-of-the-art facilities. <br/><br/><br/>- Engagement with the global occupational therapy community to foster the delivery of sustainable and inclusive occupational therapy  <br/><br/><br/>- Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing <br/><br/><br/>Coventry Universitys School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.<br/><br/>For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.