occupational therapy

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