Occupational Therapy

[BobbyBobBob]

Does anybody know if there are any ways of becoming an occupational therapist without having any qualifications in this specific industry? Im 22 and it's something i want to get into. Any advice?

[Buenchico]

It's a long haul to become an occupational therapist. You'll need 5 GCSEs (A-C) & at least 2 A-levels (to include a science, preferably Biology). That's just to get you onto the degree course. More details are here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile433/

There is a 'back door' route in. This means starting as a Support Worker and then undertaking a 4-year in-service training course including a part-time degree. For more details see here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile728/

Chris

[BobbyBobBob]

Cheers matey!!I'll check it out.

[Careers_Advice_Service]

Hi there,

Buenchico - the links you posted have now changed to http://careersadvice....upational%20Therapist (Occupational therapist) and http://careersadvice....py%20Support%20Worker (Occupational therapy support worker).

Thanks,

Careers Advice Service