The Occupational Therapy Service successfully delivers academic guidance at UWE

Leading UK company The Occupational Therapy Service, sponsored by Clos-o-Mat, has delivered engaging education to student OTs at The University of the West of England.

As part of its multi-faceted portfolio, The Occupational Therapy Service provides comprehensive training solutions that cater for diverse audiences. From practising professionals requiring CPD to apprentices seeking fundamental learning, it has the capabilities to deliver quality education. 

At its latest training session, The Occupational Therapy Service was invited to teach student OTs at The University of the West of England, Bristol. The two days of lectures covered housing related topics such as bathroom occupations, anthropometrics and economics as well as legislation and guidance. 

Lucy Leonard, occupational therapist and company director, delivered the educational module leveraging her 26 years of experience in the field. Her insightful teaching combined theory and real-life examples, with the students having the opportunity to evaluate their own homes and campus for accessibility, risks and hazards. 

On completion of the two days, Lucy summarised by saying: “It was a rewarding experience teaching students at UWE as they were fully engaged throughout. We received excellent interaction and feedback. Many students said they found my content thought provoking in terms of how OT makes a difference in today’s challenging community situations. They left enthused and with vocational knowledge vital for future career development. We thank the University for facilitating the opportunity and appreciate sponsorship from Clos-o-Mat, the specialist toilet manufacturer and one of our commercial clients, who made the lectures possible.”