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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 . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Occupational Therapy
Caitlin CosgroveCollege Students
Occupations include.. Self care Work Play Leisure
Therefore, Occupational Therapy is..
a treatment that helps people become successful in their everyday occupations.Independence is the main goal in ones daily life
Who do OTs work with?
People all across the lifespan
Infants to Elders
Motor skillsSelf help skillsArousalAttentionSensory
Clients have health problems that effect their..
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
How much do OTs make?
The median is around $70,000 a year
Would that suit your lifestyle and needs?
Limited on stress
Working with new clients often
Form meaningful relationships with each patient
Where can you work?
Physical Rehabilitation
Mental Health Services
Pediatrics
Research
Schools
Hospitals
Personality traits
Personable TrustworthyOptimistic RealisticRespectfulEncouraging Patient
Skills needed to be successful?
Good JudgmentDecision making skillsActive listenerTime managementSpeakingWriting
Team Work!
You may need to collaborate with a PT, speech therapist, nurse, or social worker with a certain patient
TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
Make a difference
Classes I should be taking now?Anatomy and PhysiologyPsychologySociologyKinesiology Lifespan Development
Are their Master programs in NJ?
Stockton
Kean
The University of Sciences in Philadelphia
Give back
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
Do I need to become licensed?
Yes, graduates must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification exam.
Educate
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.
Outlook for the upcoming years
Most importantly…
Help them reach their
life's full potential