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Occupational Therapy Service - In house training

BSc Hons Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Bureau is able to offer one place per year to a Rehabilitation Co-ordinator on the four year, part time in service course - BSc Hons Occupational Therapy.

The criteria are that the Rehabilitation Coordinator must have been working with the OT Bureau for at least one year and the selection process is by way of an interview and presentation to a panel on a topical subject set in advance by the Head of the OT and Sensory Disabilities Unit.

During the in service training the student is maintained on full salary with travel expenses paid and a small contribution made towards books. Paid leave is given for examinations, revision and by negotiation study leave also. Release from normal work duties is given for attendance at college two days a week and for the additional field work placements which last from six to twelve weeks on a full time basis.

For the duration of the course support will be given to the student from a qualified Occupational Therapist within the OT Bureau who will act as a mentor.

Foundation Programme - Occupational Therapy Skills

Canterbury Christchurch University offer a 4 year part time foundation programme in Occupational Therapy skills.Rehabilitation co-ordinators currently working for KCC can apply to undertake this programme with support. There will be a selection process involving interview with a panel of KCC Occupational Therapy staff and a presentation.

The successful applicant will be supported at work under their existing contract and pay, with day release to attend college and negotiated leave to attend exams/study leave. The programme also involves completion of various assignments and projects as required by the syllabus.

Information on a career in Occupational Therapy and full time courses is available at the British Association of Occupational Therapists (this link will open in a new window).

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