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CAO Course Detail

UCC (NUI)
 
Course Code:
CK704
Title:
Occupational Therapy
College:
UCC (NUI)
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 
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Overview
  Occupational therapy involves helping people to overcome difficulties, which may be the result of physical or mental illness, an accident or ageing. They work with clients to help them lead full and independent lives and, where possible, prevent disability.

This course has an intensive workload.

 
Careers or Further Progression
  You get recognition all over the world as professional occupational therapist. Work in rehabilitation units of hospitals or private practice. 

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CK704 - Occupational Therapy
UCC (NUI)

 
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CAO Points 
Most recent: 2010 - 505
History: 2003 - 490
2004 - 505
2005 - 510
2006 - 525*
2007 - 520
2008 - 520
2009 - 510
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