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Congratulations to all OTC graduates in 2023!
The 2023 cohort of graduates from a wide variety of Social Care and Management courses received their QQI qualifications recently at the annual Conferring of Awards ceremony at the RDS Concert Hall in November. It was such a memorable day…
Read MoreInformal Interviews for Cert in Applied Management (Jan2024) applicants (Online) – Dec 18th:
Upcoming Applicants Day for the Cert in Applied Management Monday, December 18th, 2023 by Zoom: 9.30am – 12pm: This date is an opportunity for applicants to further discuss their choice of course with the OTC team. It includes an information…
Read MoreHuman rights is in the small places.
Why health and social care professionals need to ensure that their knowledge is up date especially those working in services for people with disabilities. The small places Human rights are considered guidance in the provision of equal justice, opportunity, recognition…
Read MoreInformal Interviews for Social Care applicants on July 27th, 2023
Upcoming Applicants Day Thursday, July 27th: This date is an opportunity for applicants to further discuss their choice of course with the OTC team. It includes an information session and informal interviews for applicants of the BA in Social Care…
Read MoreFrom the ‘Heart to the Head’: The benefits of OTC (face to face) workshops – a key part of the blended learning experience.
A blog about the benefits of OTC (face to face) workshops – a key part of the blended learning experience. Health and social care professionals are doing some of the most important work out there. Many health and social care…
Read MoreWhat is the role of law and policy in promoting the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland?
A blog about a Policy and Legislation Workshop – from Year 2 of the BA in Contemporary Disability Studies: Law and Policy in a Changing Society As a health and social care professional, staying up-to-date with the rapidly changing world…
Read MoreNewsletter: OTC TIMES
Welcome! This page contains recent editions of ‘OTC TIMES’ newsletters that we publish each month to inform our readers of news events and upcoming courses that will be of interest to colleagues in our sector. You may complete the Subscription…
Read MoreOTC Social Care Open Day event on 27th April 2023: Social Care Workers – what they do, and how to become one.
At this virtual event, you will: be informed about the role of the Social Care Worker learn about the Social Care Worker regulator, CORU learn how to gain a qualification as a Social Care Worker learn about the OTC’s Supported…
Read MoreSocial Care Workers – Transformers of the World
One of the roles of the social care worker is to change the context for the people they support to improve the person’s quality of life. This may mean ensuring they focus on ensuring the person they support has access…
Read MoreImportant Upcoming Dates – Social Care Short Courses – Spring 2023
Please note the deadlines for applying for the following social care courses: Jan 27th: Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports 12 weeks, QQI Level 7, €995 – starts Feb 10th, 2023 Feb 8th: Certificate in…
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