Hi Michael There isn't any educational requirements to become an OTA in England, although I believe it is different for Scotland.
In my experience you just needed a background with working with people or have some caring background and you train whilst on the job. The hospital I worked for could not have technicians - this was to do with politics and money. However during the period when I was working at the hospital, the assistants who wanted a chance to become technicians could do competencies - i.e. prove they could do their job and provide evidence based practice, which if passed and there was enough money the assistant would become a technician. working for the NHS sometimes feels as if you have to jump through hoops. I know it is very different for the States and Canada? Becky :-) _________________________________________________________________ Match.com - Click Here To Find Singles In Your Area Today! http://msnuk.match.com/ -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
