OT = Occupational Therapy
What is
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
ANYWAY?
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What are
some of your
favorite things
to do?
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Occupations
Things that make life meaningful
Imagine if you or the people you love couldn’t do the things they love to do anymore.
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Occupational Therapy
helps people
do the things they need
and want to do!
Help someone get back
to surfing
Help someone
with handwriting
Help someone
get back to work
Help someone
using a wheelchair live their life
Help someone play
Occupational Therapy is
HOLISTIC
What does that even mean?....
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Physical
Cognitive
Social
Sensory
Emotional
Occupations
Environment
Physical
Cognitive
Social
Strengthen
Connections
Memory
Attention
Environment
Modify
Adapt
Emotional
Safe space
Sensory
Retrain
A doctor will help save your life.
An occupational therapy practitioner will help you live it!
Help people live their
BEST LIVES!
Occupational therapy
is in many
different places.
Hospitals
Horse Farms
Schools
Nursing
Homes
Military
Home
Health
Outpatient Settings
Community
Telehealth Remote Work
Travel Therapy
Driving Rehabilitation Centers
Space Programs!
Academia
Acute Care
Adult Day Programs
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Assistive Technology/Gaming
Assisted Living Facilities
Aquatic Therapy
Cardiac Rehab
Correctional Facilities
Ergonomics
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Mental Health
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Palliative Care
Pelvic Health
Primary Care
Rehab Clinics
Researcher
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Vision
Occupational Therapy
Practitioners can be:
clinical practitioners
researchers
professors
advocates
entrepreneurs
CEOs
influencers
And so much more!
Where there are people, there is a need for occupational therapy
Qualities of an Occupational Therapy Practitioner
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People Person
Creative
Problem
Solver
Communication
Patience
Adaptability
Flexibility
Collaboration
Learner
Cultural
Humility
There are 2 career paths in occupational therapy
OT
OTA
What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)?
An occupational therapist (OT) will assess and design interventions to
enhance independence
What is an Occupational
Therapy
Assistant (OTA)?
An occupational therapy assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT) to implement those interventions.
You don’t have to be a science major to be an
OT or OTA!
Pathway to Becoming an Occupational Therapist
Complete an undergrad degree.
Explore and apply to an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
Graduate with a MOT or OTD degree.
Pass the national occupational therapy board exam and earn OTR® certification.
Obtain a state license to practice.
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Kinesiology
Biology
Psychology
Exercise physiology
Chemistry
Health sciences
Education
Sociology
Therapeutic recreation
Non-traditional majors
(e.g. Art & Theater)
Popular Undergraduate Majors
Pathway to Becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Explore and apply to an accredited associate or bachelor’s OTA program.
Graduate with an AA or BA OTA degree.
Pass the national occupational therapy board exam and earn COTA® certification.
Obtain a state license to practice.
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OT Employment Expected to Grow
11%
OT By 2033
21%
OTA By 2033
Financially Rewarding Career
$96,790
OT Median Salary
$68,170
OTA Median Salary
Work-Life Balance
Constantly Evolving Field
Rewarding Work
Meaningful Client Relationships
Diverse Settings
Every Day is Different
Change Lives
Make a difference in someone’s life everyday!
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Shadow an OT or OTA
Research Schools
Find a mentor
How Can You Prepare Now?
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