PgCert, PgDip and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Occupational Therapy)

The Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (Occupational Therapy) program at Brunel University London is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in occupational therapy. The program is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the field, and focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients with complex needs. Students will learn how to evaluate and manage client's occupational performance, using a variety of interventions and techniques. The program also covers research methods and critical thinking skills, enabling students to evaluate and improve their own practice. This program is ideal for healthcare professionals who want to advance their careers in occupational therapy, and make a positive impact on the lives of clients.

Additional Information

The program consists of 3 stages: Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), and Master of Science (180 credits). Students can exit the program at any stage, upon completion of the required credits. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will also be expected to complete a dissertation or project as part of their final assessment.

Advance Your Career in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is a leading institution for healthcare education, with a strong focus on clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. The university's location in London provides students with access to a diverse range of healthcare settings, allowing them to gain practical experience in occupational therapy. Additionally, the university's research excellence in the field of health sciences ensures that students are taught by leading experts in the field.

This course will provide you with the practical skills and the knowledge to really make a difference in a holistic, multidisciplinary team. Youll advance your clinical expertise, enabling you to become an effective leader and practitioner. Youll graduate with the skills to lead a team, helping to improve the lives of patients through rehabilitation in healthcare settings or in the community. Youll benefit from a course designed to incorporate a multidisciplinary perspective that fulfills the Advanced Clinical Practice framework as set out by Health Education England. Youll study key modules in advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and research. Alongside this, your specialist modules will cover areas specific to occupational therapy. You'll explore the unique and individual client-centered dynamic of €˜person-environment-occupation-wellbeing to help you understand the changing needs of the lifecycle from premature neonates to older adults with physical, mental, behavioral, emotional, and end-of-life health issues. The specialized modules will support you to understand people as occupational beings, develop complex decision-making skills, apply the evidence-based practice, and develop innovative solutions that will enhance patient, family, and carer experience and improve clinical outcomes.

Must have a pre-registration degree in a relevant allied health profession with at least one year of specialist clinical work experience.