Occupational Outlook Handbook

high school I did some research to what careers that would offer just that. In my process, a representative from The College of St. Scholastica brought occupational therapy to my attention. So, that night when I got home, I further researched occupational therapy and it was clear to me that OT would be a good fit. To further inspect if the occupational therapy field was right for me I started observation hours just a week or two after high school graduation.…

Occupational therapists are often called OTs. They select and direct therapeutic activities designed to develop or restore maximum function to individuals with disabilities. The injured, ill, or disabled patients are appointed by occupational therapists through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with a variety of patients in a variety of settings. Their duties include evaluating a patient’s condition and needs, developing a treatment plan for patients,…

I can see myself being a physical therapist since six years ago, when my grandmother suffered a car accident, she was paralyzed from the waist down for at least three years. I remembered watching her desperate, powerless and tired from seeing herself depending from someone else. One day my grandfather contact a physical therapist, a young and very friendly lady that helped my grandma do her training and exercises, so she could regain mobility of her legs. I became very interested when I saw my…

students. After meticulous research on possible career paths based on my interests, I came to an answer for all of these questions--I desired to pursue a career in occupational therapy. It is an occupational therapist’s job to aid patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working. It is required that occupational therapist possess exceptional people skills and a strong desire to help people rehabilitate from physical and mental injuries. So, the question presents…

adaptive equipment have been made for these individuals. Some of the interventions done by occupational therapist to engage the mental states of the soldiers are simple yet effective treatments, like using art and music. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., occupational therapist can “conduct a comprehensive and collaborative evaluation to identify strengths and barriers to occupational performance and their cause(s) (e.g., needs, trauma triggers, environmental…

where I could develop personal relationships with people, challenge myself and others, implement creativity, and operate in compassion on a daily basis. I am grateful for the moment that I discovered this outlet, which is occupational therapy. My introduction to occupational therapy began after my grandfather suffered a stroke. In the years that followed, I witnessed his journey from depending on another person to dress himself, to only requiring assistive equipment, such as a sock aid and…

children, in addition to experience in the occupational therapy field. Similarly, I have tried to get as much on hand experience as possible throughout my life, and strive to learn and understand everything possible about my chosen field of study. I understand that entering a helping profession can be time consuming in addition to being mentally, and emotionally challenging, and my dedication to teaching others will allow me to thrive in my chosen field of occupational therapy. I have realized…

Occupational therapists are challenged with understanding and adapting their practices to meet the needs of clients who are accustomed to different cultures. Chinese families are heavily rooted in their traditional rituals and cultural origins, which have a dramatic influence on the daily routines. The disparities between cultures can pose a significant barrier if occupational therapists discredit the importance of a client’s lifestyle. In order to promote maximum occupational performance, it is…

injuries, including head trauma. Part of the book focused on the demanding therapy she underwent, to be able to carry out tasks we all take for granted, such as simply writing her name with the occupational therapist. This part of the book inspired my interest and I felt this overpowering sensation that occupational therapy was my calling. This feeling and clarification had never happened and made things quite clear to me. I have overcome many difficult obstacles with health issues, and have…

I was at Easter Seals Lilly Academy this week which consisted of three teachers. There was no occupational therapist or any other therapist at the facility. If a child needed therapy, they received it outside of the school. Sometimes the therapist will speak with the teachers and let them know what individual needs and skills the student is addressing in therapy and the teachers will incorporate that into the school as best as they can. Easter Seals School was a school for children with special…