Occupational Therapy

Birmingham Newman University

The curriculum has been designed to reflect the dynamic and evolving role of the Occupational Therapist.With our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will learn from and with other health care professionals to enhance your practice and person centred care.You will learn from a highly experienced and passionate teaching team who will provide support you to help you to achieve your ambition.We work with a number of practice partners to give you essential practical experience across a range of settings.You will benefit from our new clinical skills suite including a state-of-the-art immersive lab.Our Occupational Therapy programme is subject to accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council.You will study a range of modules including Introduction to Professional Health Care Practice, Human Function in Health and Disease, Collaborative Care and Empowering Self and Others. Modules covering specialist areas of practice across the lifespan combine to cover all the components required to be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist. Practice Placements in each of the three years of study will enable you develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.

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