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Quick Links: What is an Occupational Therapist? What do Occupational Therapists do? What makes a good Occupational Therapist? How do I become an Occupational Therapist? What is an Occupational Therapist? Occupational Therapists assess and treat people who, because they are sick or injured or incapacitated in some way, are limited in their ability to undertake the activities of every day life. What do Occupational Therapists do? There are a range of specializations that Occupational Therapists may work in including aged care, disabilities, paediatrics (working with children) and vocational rehabilitation (helping people to return to work). But in general the tasks undertaken by Occupational Therapists include: - Conducting tests to assess the functional, emotional, social and developmental capabilities of their patients
- Plan and direct therapies and programs or changes in surroundings for their patients
- Monitor the progress of their patients
What makes a good Occupational Therapist? Good Occupational Therapists: - Have a genuine interest in helping people to overcome or deal with physical and emotional limitations
- Think objectively, analytically and can problem solve.
- Communicate effectively with their patients and families
How do I become an Occupational Therapist? To become an Occupational Therapist, you usually need to complete an Occupational Therapy degree at University. This is often undertaken as part of a health science degree. To search for courses click here.
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