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non eu occupational therapist who has been out of practice for over 13 years

  • 08-02-2012 7:52pm
    #1
    Kilmurray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Hi
    I have a Bachelor of health science in occupational therapy from outside Eu. At the time of graduation my univ was not accredited with WFOT.(The course got accredited two years after I graduated)I moved to Canada to start grad program in OT and their requirement was to have 1000hr placement in total(from undergrad and post grad in total). I did placement in local rehab hospital in Canada and passed but did not finish master program(it was not pre register program anyway).

    I was never in paid job only worked as a volunteer in various settings(children's center, with adults with physical or mental disabilities, rehab care,etc)

    I would like to go back to work after 13 years of being a housewife. Aoti does not say whether I would get my license validated in Ireland. I don't know if applying for post grad course in u of L is good idea as I have to travel or relocate there(I'm based in Meath and three kids are in primary school).

    Just asking for the wisdom from people out there.


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  • #2
    Piriz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭Piriz


    OT job vacancies require you to have an accredited professional qualification, currently you do not unfortunately. I would suggest you will not be in a position to obtain employment as an OT in Ireland in your current position. In general, the rate of employment for OTs in Ireland at present is extremely low with a huge demand for positions by accredited and experienced OTs.
    Without an accredited qualification and recent clinical experience your best option would by to try to work as a care assistant as an alternative.


  • #3
    Kilmurray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭Kilmurray


    Thank you for your suggestion. I know I can work as a care assistant but as I studied so hard for 4 years and another year to get into the graduate program, I would hate to see it gone without anything constructional outcome. My circumstance was not in position to pursue as an OT at the time. I love OT and I know the job market is not great at the moment, I however, would just love to work as an OT whether part time or full time.I saw OT internship ad on FAS website. I wonder if anyone heard if you could participate in one of those internship, and work toward the validation of the license. I hear a lot of doctors or nurses coming to Ireland to take part examination to work. Would anybody know how their system works?


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