Therapy for Employment Guidance

Explore occupational therapy's role in employment guidance, rehabilitation, and mental health care.

Overview

This course delves into the role of occupational therapy in supporting individuals towards meaningful and sustainable employment. Through a focused lens, it examines how therapeutic assessments and interventions assist those facing physical, developmental, or psychological barriers in accessing or maintaining work.

From developmental disabilities to paediatric care and mental health rehabilitation, the modules are designed to reflect therapy's influence in diverse contexts. You'll explore its relevance across a variety of settings, understanding how occupational therapy contributes to workforce readiness and functional independence without needing to solder a single circuit board—yes, even with that unexpected module on DIY electronics.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles of occupational therapy in employment guidance.
• Identify assessment techniques used in occupational therapy practice.
• Explore therapy strategies for developmental and mental health challenges.
• Examine rehabilitation approaches within occupational therapy frameworks.
• Gain insight into paediatric occupational therapy applications.
• Appreciate the theoretical link between electronics and cognitive therapy.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• Module 2: Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Module 3: Developmental Disabilities and Occupational Therapy
• Module 4: Occupational Therapy for Mental Health
• Module 5: Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy
• Module 6: Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics
• Module 6: DIY Electronics and Robotics Projects

Who is this Course For

• Individuals interested in occupational therapy and employment guidance.
• Those supporting clients with developmental or cognitive challenges.
• Job coaches seeking theoretical therapy-based understanding.
• Health and social care professionals wanting broader therapy insights.
• Paediatric support staff needing context for occupational therapy.
• Mental health workers seeking to broaden therapeutic approaches.
• Career advisors working with clients facing employment barriers.
• Curious minds wondering what therapy and robotics have in common.

Career Path

• Occupational Therapy Assistant – Average £23,500/year
• Vocational Rehabilitation Advisor – Average £28,000/year
• Employment Support Worker – Average £22,000/year
• Mental Health Support Practitioner – Average £26,500/year
• Paediatric Therapy Assistant – Average £24,000/year
• Health and Social Care Assessor – Average £30,000/year