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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy. Caitlin Cosgrove College Students. Occupations include. Self care Work Play Leisure. Therefore, Occupational Therapy is. a treatment that helps people become successful in their everyday occupations .

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Occupational Therapy

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  1. Occupational Therapy Caitlin Cosgrove College Students

  2. Occupations include.. Self care Work Play Leisure

  3. Therefore, Occupational Therapy is.. a treatment that helps people become successful in their everyday occupations. Independence is the main goal in ones daily life

  4. Who do OTswork with? People all across the lifespan Infants to Elders Clients have health problems that effect their.. Motor skills Self help skills Arousal Attention Sensory

  5. What education is required? At least a Masters degree in the field Takes about 2 ½ years to complete full time Needs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy

  6. How much do OTs make? The median is around $70,000 a year Limited on stress Would that suit your lifestyle and needs? Working with new clients often Form meaningful relationships with each patient

  7. Where can you work? Physical Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Pediatrics Research Schools Hospitals

  8. Personality traits Personable Trustworthy Optimistic Realistic Respectful Encouraging Patient

  9. Skills needed to be successful? Good Judgment Decision making skills Active listener Time management Speaking Writing

  10. Team Work! You may need to collaborate with a PT, speech therapist, nurse, or social worker with a certain patient Together Everyone Achieves More

  11. Make a difference

  12. Classes I should be taking now? Anatomy and Physiology Psychology Sociology Kinesiology Lifespan Development

  13. Are their Master programs in NJ? Stockton Kean The University of Sciences in Philadelphia

  14. Give back

  15. Is this a good field to get into? It reached Forbes top 10 best Masters degrees for jobs USNews declared it one of the best health care jobs

  16. Do I need to become licensed? Yes, graduates must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification exam.

  17. Educate

  18. Help, I’m not 100% sure this career is for me! That’s okay! Take some time out and shadow an OT Get to see how they work and which age range you are most interested in.

  19. Outlook for the upcoming years

  20. Most importantly… Help them reach their life's full potential

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