Introduction to Practice Education

Practice Education is a core component of the undergraduate Occupational Therapy programme in Trinity College Dublin. It provides students with opportunities to integrate knowledge, theory, clinical decision-making, and professional behaviour within practice contexts across a range of health, community and educational settings. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes required to graduate as competent entrants to the Occupational Therapy profession.

The Practice Education modules on the Occupational Therapy programme at Trinity College Dublin have been designed to comply with both national and international requirements as set out by  CORU and World Federation of Occupational Therapists 

Placement Schedule 2025/26 Academic Year

Practice Education placements take place across the four years of the Occupational Therapy programme. The Practice Education placements are of sufficient duration to allow integration of theory to practice and vary in length in line with the degree programme structure.

The placement schedule for the 2025/26 academic year is outlined in the table below.

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