Course Curriculum

Introduction to Occupational Therapy 00:18:00
Using Anatomy and Physiology for Therapy 00:12:00
Understanding Occupations 00:11:00
Therapy for Children 00:22:00
Occupational Therapy for All Ages 00:19:00
Intervention and Education for Older Service Users 00:17:00
Occupational Therapy for Complex Needs 00:19:00
Bonds and Relationships in Therapy 00:14:00
Common Occupational Therapy Techniques 00:15:00
Employment Structure and Daily Routines 00:16:00
Roles and Responsibilities of a Therapist 00:20:00

Course Overview 

Occupational Therapy is all about helping people live independently, whether they’re recovering from injury, managing a disability, or growing older. As demand for skilled support grows across the NHS and community care, this field offers a genuinely rewarding path to help.

This course covers the full basics of occupational therapy, from anatomy and physiology to understanding everyday occupations and routines. You’ll learn how therapy works for children, adults, and older people, including those with complex needs. It also looks at building strong bonds with service users, common therapy techniques, and the real duties of a therapist, giving you a full, practical view of the profession.

Whether you want to support therapists as an assistant or move towards a therapy career, this course builds real, usable skills. You’ll finish with the confidence to understand daily routines, apply proven techniques, and support people of all ages through occupational therapy care.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the anatomy and physiology relevant to occupational therapy
  • Understand different occupations and how they shape daily life
  • Support children and young people through appropriate therapy activities
  • Apply occupational therapy approaches suited to people of all ages
  • Help older service users with intervention, education, and daily support
  • Deliver care for people with complex needs and build trusting relationships
  • Understand the roles, responsibilities, and daily routines of a therapist

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Diploma in Occupational Therapy to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Diploma in Occupational Therapy as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Diploma in Occupational Therapy, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Diploma in Occupational Therapy is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Diploma in Occupational Therapy does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Occupational Therapy Support Worker / Assistant (OTA): Support qualified occupational therapists by helping patients develop or regain daily living skills, implement therapy programmes, assist with assessments, and promote independence in hospitals, clinics, or community settings.
    Salary: £23,000 – £31,000 per year (typically NHS Band 2–3).

  • Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant / Technical Instructor: Take on advanced support duties, lead group activities, supervise junior staff, deliver specific interventions, and contribute to patient progress reporting under OT supervision.
    Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per year (often NHS Band 4).

  • Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy focus): Work in rehabilitation teams assisting with functional assessments, adaptive equipment training, home visits, and helping patients recover independence after injury, illness, or surgery.
    Salary: £24,000 – £34,000 per year.

  • Community Occupational Therapy Support Worker: Provide home-based support for daily living activities, equipment recommendations, environmental adaptations, and ongoing therapy programmes for patients in community or social care settings.
    Salary: £25,000 – £36,000 per year (higher with experience or local authority roles).

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant in Mental Health or Paediatrics: Specialise in supporting mental health recovery or children’s development through therapeutic activities, skill-building sessions, and collaborative care plans in specialist teams.
    Salary: £26,000 – £38,000 per year (Band 3–4, with specialist premiums).

  • Assistant Practitioner in Occupational Therapy: Higher-level support role with greater clinical responsibility, assisting in complex case management, service delivery, and bridging between support workers and registered occupational therapists.
    Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 per year (Band 4–5 roles).

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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