Occupational therapists assess and treat people using purposeful activity to prevent disability and promote independent function.

Five GCE/GCSE subjects, two of which must be at Advanced or equivalent A/S level. BTEC National Diploma/Certificate and GNVQ qualifications are accepted, and entry is also possible through validated Access courses.

Three or four year degree, two-year postgraduate diploma and four-year part-time in- service degree. Some degree courses are offered part-time.

College of Occupational Therapists, 6/8 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL.