HC Deb 30 October 1992 vol 212 cc937-8W
Mrs. Lait

To ask the secretary of state for Health what are the qualifications required to enter training as an occupational therapist at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Dr. Mawhinney

For undergraduate training as an occupational therapist the minimum entry requirements are five GCE/GCSE passes, two of which must be at A-level. Business and Technician Education Council national diploma and certificates are accepted as equivalent. Individual schools may specify further requirements. Requirements for entry to accelerated courses for graduates vary according to the school concerned.

Mrs. Lait

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people enter training as occupational therapists leading to recognition by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy every year.

Dr. Mawhinney

The number of people entering full-time training as occupational therapists has increased by more than 30 per cent. in the past five years and is shown in the table:

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