Several occupational therapists from around the country explain what they want and need from an assistant Occupational therapists are hard-working, dedicated, and passionate people who enjoy helping others learn to live their lives to the fullest. To be an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you must first complete a two-year program from an accredited university or …
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An assorted view of the uniqueness of being an occupational therapist Ask any occupational therapist and they’ll tell you that their job is unique. Most occupational therapists are excited that they are able to choose their environment, clientele, and specialty throughout their career. Occupational therapy helps various people, ranging from infants to the elderly, with …
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Looking to join a growing career by becoming a licensed occupational therapist (OT)? We thought it would be helpful for you if we could break down the exact steps you need to take in order to do that and what you can expect for one. We reached out for advice from licensed OT, Sarah Tucker, …
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Hear what the pros have to say about being a occupational therapist and what it takes mentally, emotionally, and physically to succeed in the field. Successful occupational therapists not only exhibit personal traits and skills that help them succeed throughout their career; they also know how to use those traits and skills and integrate them …
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A collection of interviews to encourage others to join the occupational therapy community. We interviewed several OTs from around the United States to give you a personal look into why some occupational therapists have chosen this exciting and emerging field. Could you be choosing this field for the same reasons? Scroll down to find out. …
Interested in becoming an OT, but don’t know which school will give you the most bang for your buck? Check out these three schools who stand out above the rest. While most schools that offer an occupational therapy program are doing their best to innovate in the field, we have selected three that we think …
Are you a man who’s questioning his career? Read on to learn why men are needed in occupational therapy and why they are so important. Professionals, researchers, the AOTA, and other qualified surveyors have been studying the problem for years: why are there so few male occupational therapists? There has been speculation through the years, …
Do you have what it takes to be an occupational therapist? Read on to see if you possess the qualities successful occupational therapists have. If you’re unsure whether to pursue a career in occupational therapy, you may want to continue reading. Occupational therapy is a very challenging, yet very rewarding field. Like any other profession, …
Despite the old cliche “never judge a book by its cover” – in this case, it may be worth it to read what’s inside before deciding on where you’ll spend your collegiate career. Read on to see what you should be paying attention to before applying to a particular college. So you’ve decided to become …
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See why COTA’s can be just as successful as their supervising OT’s below. Learn more about various pros and cons of the profession. With any profession, there are always going to be pros and cons. COTAs, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, do a lot of the same work that OTs do. Improving the quality of …
