Course Overview
This programme module aims to
explore all aspects of the role of the
Occupational
Therapist so that the learner can
develop suitable skills for the position
as Assistant and fulfil the requirements
for this professional position
Understand the role of Occupational
Therapy Assistant and acquire
the knowledge necessary to assist
the Occupational Therapist in the
implementation of therapeutic
programmes
• Good patient positioning and seating,
pressure care, skin integrity and
pressure assessment tools and typical
methods.
• Interventions used in the provision of
good patient positioning and seating
• Implementation of environmental
adaptions such mobility aids, assistive
devices, assistive devices to transfers,
sensory and structural adaptations
