Occupational therapy

found occupational therapy I knew that it was the job I wanted to commit myself to, because it provides so many opportunities to do just that. I saw a quote once by Kelly Andrasik, that said: “I finally decided on occupational therapy because I knew that this field would allow me to help those who feel like they have lost everything’ and I couldn’t have agreed more. It is easy to take our everyday task for granted; it isn’t until we lose them that we realize how important they are. Occupational…

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.…

It is easy to take for granted the ability to complete everyday responsibilities. I chose Occupational Therapy because of the optimistic outlook of health-related challenges. OT meets my personal interests of serving people in a truly impactful way by targeting function at the highest level of independence possible for quality lifestyle, because disability should never obstruct potential for success. In preparation for achieving my short-term goal for application and acceptance into graduate…

After her hospitalization, the patient has been receiving occupational therapy services at a skilled nursing facility. The rehab program will last for 12 weeks addressing any deficits so that that patient can be functionally independent again. The patient is currently on the third week of the rehabilitation program. Current level of function: Right…

Introduction Client-centered practice is one of the essential principles in occupational therapy (Townsend et al., 2007, as cited in Lal et al., 2012). Tichle-Degnen (2002) discusses the importance of gathering information on our client’s “preferences, personal goals, and valued occupations” (p. 471) to then build a positive rapport with the client. Photovoice combines a visual-based method (photos), critical reflection and group work to help promote a positive change/outcome (Lal et al., 2012).…

additional set of hands to ensure safety. During the co-treatment the OT will focus on assessing upper extremity function and fine motor coordination, while the PT will focus on positioning, balance and trunk control. A one-hour occupational therapy and physical therapy co-treatment with James will include: ● Acting out animals: Both the OT and PT facilitate vestibular and proprioceptive sensory integration by acting out animals and their behaviors with parents/siblings, which encourages weight…

The goal is to get patients back in motion with exercises, massage and other techniques, and therapy usually happens in a PT’s office. Physical therapy often focuses on preventing injuries, and it can help people avoid surgery or a long-term reliance on medications. Physical therapist involves is aimed at improving the functionality of the body or the affected part of the body, while occupational therapy aims at allowing adaptation of a human being to solving problems using other means after a…

detail why Occupational Therapy Assistant is my program of choice. My Program The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines Occupational therapy as the “only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do…

exactly is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is “An artful blend of science and simplicity, therapeutic authenticity” (Warren, “Occupational Therapy). In “Occupational Therapy”, a poem written by Joan T. Warren, a plethora of information reveals many aspects of what occupational therapists accomplish on a daily basis. The themes of diversity and variability are prevalent throughout the poem and is exemplified through the various foundations of education required to become an…

and more exposure of the Occupational Therapy career, I have volunteered and worked in a variety of health care facilities. I have shadowed professionals and volunteered at a hand therapy specialty center and at an inpatient rehabilitation center. Additionally, I worked as a therapy aide at an outpatient rehabilitation center. I have been exposed to different aspects of the profession by seeking out multiple rehabilitation settings. Volunteering and working as a therapy aide has been very…