Sector News
OTC HEA Government funded Modules – application deadline extended to January 12th (for 3 modules)
The recently launched initiative from the Higher Education Authority and the Irish government has awarded the OTC over 150 student places, across 5 modular courses, starting in January. Please note applications are now closed for Collaborative Practice & Teamwork and Creative…
Read MoreDiscounted prices for CPD courses in support of the sector!
The OTC is offering huge savings on three popular CPD courses – Apply today! As we all approach the ‘next normal’ of working together in the sector, the OTC has discounted some popular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses in order…
Read MoreSupported Employment on OTC Podcasts….
Supported employment is one of the key processes a service can use to implement New Directions. Support for accessing vocational training and work opportunities is one of the twelve personal supports that should be available to an adult with…
Read MoreThey did it! The first group to achieve the QQI Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice Level 5 Award have graduated!
The annual College conferring ceremony in November in the RDS is always a special occasion to celebrate and acknowledge the graduates of the College. It had an extra sparkle this year as we conferred the first cohort of 74 care…
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