Medical questionnaire

The medical health questionnaire is to check that you are able to take part in all aspects of your course.

If you have passed your interview and received a conditional offer from us we will send you a medical health questionnaire. This is an online form which you will submit back to us directly.

The completed form is checked by the University Medical Officer. They may also get in touch with your GP for further details. A decision is then made as to whether you can take part in the course.

Please note that being accepted for support by the Disability Support and Inclusion team is not a replacement for the questionnaire. The Disability Support and Inclusion team do not assess your fitness to teach or practice.

Occupational Therapy

If you apply for our Occupational Therapy course, we will ask you to complete a medical health questionnaire.

This is because Occupational Therapy is a physically and mentally taxing course and job. This work could make an existing medical or psychological condition worse.

Our Occupational Therapy course will prepare you to deal with the duties below. You will learn best practices for maximising the safety and health of your clients and yourself.

Physical health

Here are some examples of the physical tasks that occupational therapists may be required to perform:

• Assisting clients to stand, walk, sit and lie down.
• Assisting clients to wash, bathe and dress. Clients often need support when standing, getting in and out of the bath or shower, or on and off the toilet.
• Measuring furniture and fittings within a client's home. For example, stairs, toilets, wall space, bed, chairs.
• Assisting clients in and out of a car. Clients may need support to transfer from a wheelchair to a car seat.

Please remember that our clients are of all ages and vary in size, weight and levels of independence. Occupational therapists must be aware of the safety issues protecting the client and themselves.

Mental health

You may be working with people who are experiencing a range of traumatic life events or who suffer from ongoing mental health problems. Your client's actions and mood may be hard to predict.

This can be rewarding, but can also cause stress. You must be able to put the needs of the client first. You must be able to separate any personal issues from the professional needs of the situation.