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Occupational health degree - already a HCP

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StealthFrog · 15/10/2026 09:04

I am an osteopath, with a successful practice, but like many others, are wondering about the state of the world. I am considering doing the above degree, as it would move me from self employment, and open up other avenues like assessment roles (I am getting older).

Has anyone completed this degree? Is it worth it? I am 42, so suspect I'll be one of the oldest.

OP posts:
Puhpuhpuhpuh · 15/10/2026 09:08

Do mean occupational health, not occupational therapy? I know a few occupational therapists and they are all very happy in their jobs.

StealthFrog · 15/10/2026 09:14

Yes! Would help if I got the title right.
Clearly multi tasking this AM is not going too well.

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RuddyLongCovid · Yesterday 21:42

StealthFrog · 15/10/2026 09:14

Yes! Would help if I got the title right.
Clearly multi tasking this AM is not going too well.

Occupational health or Occupational therapy? I'm an OT, qualified in my early forties and loving it. Very few NHS posts at the moment unfortunately, due to recruitment freezes (although that might have changed by the time you qualify). I worked in someone else's private practice before setting up my own. I work school hours mostly. It's hard work doing everything by myself and I'm certainly not earning loads, but it works well for me at present.

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