Occupational Outlook Handbook

that will help me pursue occupational therapy as a career. Tiffany Bolton, MOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, spoke about the career during an Introduction to Health Professions class on September 14, 2016. She describes occupational therapy as a way to “assist people of all ages to participate in desired “occupation.”’ Some different types of occupations include driving, cleaning, cooking, dressing, play, and many more activities. According to Bolton, occupational therapists can work with…

designer, Tracy Nicole Prather is the vivid example of what women are capable of doing and overcoming when faced with a dramatic situation in life. Prather was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, and while she had a stable job as an occupational therapist, it became apparent it was time for her to listen to her inner self and follow her dreams to become a fashion designer. Fastfoward to 2016 and Tracy Nicole has been highlighted in publications like Essence, Lucky Magazine,…

This article describes a living skills program tailored to adults living with developmental disabilities and the benefits direct occupational therapy services can provide for this population. Implementation of the program occurred in a group home setting that served eight clients in the Boston area. Prior to implementation, clients received individualized occupational therapy treatment with a focus on sensorimotor techniques and minimal life skills training. The program’s primary objective was…

bending joints in the fingers are harder tasks for people with Mallet finger. The client may not do tasks that require them to use a strong or forceful grip this will slow down the healing process. Treatment is done by a referring physician and the occupational therapist. The primary goal of therapy is to promote healing of the tendon improve as much movement of the joint as possible for straightening the fingers, and curling the fingers (Reed,2014). Being that the individual will be able to…

An occupational therapist “provides support to people whose health prevents them doing the activities that matter to them” (NHS). This is significant to people with additional support needs, as they require extra help in specific areas in everyday life. They work with many people to help them get their independence back or gain new skills in which they struggled to have before. For access for occupational therapists you can go directly to them or more often…

People always say that their jobs never include meeting new individuals. Well now they can being a recreational therapist means just that. By becoming a recreational therapist people can help men and women of all ages through hard or rough times by recreational activities. Some of which include arts, crafts, sports and even music. Being a recreational therapist means more than just getting to say that a person has a entertaining job. Recreational therapists use a variety of methods to help their…

Occupational therapy – An occupational therapist can recognize areas of difficulty in your daily activities, such as getting dressed up, cleaning yourself and going to the local shops. They can help you in your every-day work and make sure that your home is safe and properly arranged for you. An occupational therapist can help you to carry out your daily activities smoothly by:  Provide help and training on different ways to perform daily activities like bathing, dressing up, eating, working…

As a volunteer, I have helped multiple occupational therapists work with a diverse patient population. Helping patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living activities, brings enormous satisfaction. As a future occupational therapist, my immediate professional goal is to improve my professional skills to serve a community of people to the best of my ability. For example…

The following statement by Emma E. Vogel, a reconstruction aide instructor and developer of the first therapy program holds meaning to me. "The goal has always been and continues to be the improvement of patient care, with outstanding patient-physical therapist relationships. The motto was: Return the patient to duty or to his rightful place in society in the shortest time by the best means possible.” As a physical therapist, I plan to aid individuals in recovery and assist them in resuming…

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy are very similar professions. Often people get them confused with one another and use them interchangeably or even think the two are synonyms. However there are significant differences between the two. An easy way to remember is to look at the words themselves. The word occupation means “an activity in which a person is engaged”. The word physical however means “of or pertaining to the body”. The definitions are good clues into their differences. The job…