Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists promote health and wellbeing. They work closely with individuals and groups, empowering them to address barriers that prevent them from engaging in everyday activities, identifying solutions, and enabling them to lead the lives they want to lead.
This degree, accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, will equip you to become an occupational therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
With at least 1,000 hours of practical placement experience, you will immerse yourself in real-world practice working with children, adults and older adults with physical, social, and mental health challenges. We work closely with local NHS Trusts and other organisations to offer quality work placements in NHS hospitals, health and day centres, care homes, councils, and private, voluntary, and independent sector organisations.
Throughout, you will be fully supported by our team, who will get to know you personally and teach you the latest insights in occupational therapy. On campus, you will develop your skills and confidence in nurturing learning environments using our simulation facilities, including our purpose-built Occupational Therapy suite and mock ward.
The NHS Learning Support Fund, offering at least £5,000 per year, is available to eligible students. For more information and details of eligibility, visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/lsf.

Module Examples

• Exploring Occupational Beings

• Exploring Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Simulation Placement

• Developing Professional Practice Skills

• Developing Global Occupational Therapy Perspectives

• Applied Occupational Therapy

• Future Leaders

• Occupational Therapy in Practice 4

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/occupational-therapy/