Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy

The Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy is CPD-accredited and designed to support continuing professional development. It provides structured introductory learning in occupational therapy, rehabilitation, person-centred support, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary care.

This is a Level 3 CPD course and not an HCPC-approved occupational therapy qualification. It does not qualify learners to use the legally protected title “occupational therapist,” register with the Health and Care Professions Council, independently assess patients, or provide occupational therapy without appropriate professional supervision.

• CPD-accredited professional development course
• Level 3 learning content delivered entirely online
• Flexible, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Covers occupational therapy and rehabilitation-support principles
• Includes an online assessment and optional reflective portfolio
• Optional CPD-accredited digital and printed certificates

Your knowledge is assessed through an online multiple-choice examination covering occupational therapy principles, assessment, rehabilitation, person-centred support, professional responsibilities, and therapeutic interventions. A score of 60% is required to pass, with results provided immediately after submission.

Free assessment retakes are available, allowing you to revisit the course materials and improve your understanding. You may also complete an optional reflective portfolio to consider how occupational therapy principles can support individuals in realistic health, social care, and community situations.

After successfully passing the assessment, you can order a PDF version of your CPD-accredited certificate. An optional printed certificate is available for £24.99. The certificate provides evidence of CPD learning but does not replace an approved occupational therapy degree, clinical placement, professional competency assessment, or HCPC registration.

• Beginners interested in occupational therapy and rehabilitation
• Aspiring occupational therapy support workers
• Healthcare assistants and rehabilitation support staff
• Care workers supporting independence and daily living
• Mental health and community support workers
• Professionals working in multidisciplinary care teams
• Family carers seeking relevant foundational knowledge
• Learners considering an approved occupational therapy degree

The knowledge developed through this course may complement existing qualifications and experience when applying for therapy-support, rehabilitation, or care roles. Individual employers may require additional qualifications, practical experience, supervised training, and enhanced background checks.

• Occupational Therapy Support Worker (£26,000–£31,000)
• Healthcare Assistant (£25,000–£27,000)
• Care Worker or Support Worker (£20,000–£25,000)
• Nursing Associate (£26,000–£31,000; further approved training required)
• Occupational Therapist (£32,000–£48,000; approved degree and HCPC registration required)

Salary figures are indicative UK ranges and may vary according to experience, employer, location, and qualifications. To qualify and practise as an occupational therapist in the UK, you must complete an approved degree or degree-level apprenticeship and register with the HCPC.

• Understanding of occupational therapy principles and terminology
• Awareness of assessment and evaluation approaches
• Foundational intervention-planning knowledge
• Person-centred communication and active listening
• Understanding of physical and neurological rehabilitation
• Awareness of mental health occupational therapy approaches
• Knowledge of assistive technology and environmental adaptations
• Safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice awareness
• Accurate observation, documentation, and record keeping
• Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Royal Open College provides flexible online training designed to help learners develop practical knowledge and professional confidence. The Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy introduces important therapy and rehabilitation concepts in an accessible format that can be studied around existing work and personal commitments.

• CPD-accredited training for continuing professional development
• Flexible online learning accessible across different devices
• Beginner-friendly occupational therapy content
• Practical coverage of rehabilitation and person-centred support
• UK-based learner support throughout your studies
• Free assessment retakes and transparent certificate pricing

Enrol today to develop your understanding of occupational therapy, strengthen your rehabilitation-support knowledge, and prepare for further study or related opportunities within health and social care.