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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Learn Everything About Occupational Therapy and Get Certified Instantly

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Price
£21.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant

This Occupational Therapy Assistant course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and foundational understanding of how to support individuals in improving their daily lives. Whether you’re exploring a new career or aiming to expand your knowledge in occupational therapy, this course provides a comprehensive guide to essential practices and principles, including key areas like play therapy and the role of a healthcare assistant in supportive environments.

Learners will gain insights into how occupational therapy supports patients of all ages, especially those recovering from illness or dealing with developmental challenges. With a special focus on play therapy for younger individuals and cognitive enhancement techniques for adults, this course creates a strong framework for understanding therapeutic approaches.

Key Features of Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Curriculum

4
sections
5
lectures
0h 38m
total

Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant course offers an in-depth look into how therapeutic support can dramatically improve the quality of life for individuals facing physical, emotional, or cognitive difficulties. It explores the responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant in helping clients develop or regain skills needed for daily living and working.

From rehabilitation strategies to structured play therapy approaches, the course outlines how occupational therapy empowers people of all ages. Whether working in schools, rehabilitation centres, or community settings, an occupational therapy assistant plays a vital role in the recovery and support process.

This course also sheds light on how a healthcare assistant collaborates within multidisciplinary teams to implement therapy plans, track progress, and contribute meaningfully to patient well-being. With a consistent emphasis on supportive care, motor skills development, and emotional resilience, learners will better understand how occupational therapy impacts individuals with autism, developmental delays, physical injuries, and more.

By the end of this course, you will be familiar with the theoretical frameworks of occupational therapy, the fundamentals of play therapy, and the general responsibilities expected of a healthcare assistant. The curriculum ensures that learners are confident in applying their knowledge in real-world supportive roles.

This is a self-paced learning platform, meaning you can study at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, each section of the course is divided in a way that allows you to easily pick up where you left off, making it easy to manage your time and progress throughout the course.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in occupational therapy or those already working as a healthcare assistant who wish to deepen their understanding. It is also suitable for individuals interested in learning how play therapy and other therapeutic interventions assist people in their developmental journey.

Whether you are an aspiring occupational therapy assistant, a caregiver, or simply someone passionate about supportive care, this course provides the foundational tools to move forward confidently.

Requirements

This Occupational Therapy Assistant course requires no formal qualification to start.

Career path

Completing the Occupational Therapy Assistant course can lead to opportunities in roles such as:

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Healthcare Assistant

  • Support Worker

  • Rehabilitation Aide

  • Play Therapy Assistant

  • Community Care Assistant

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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