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| Occupational Therapists help patients who are mentally, emotionally,
or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform
daily living and self-care skills. They work as part of a team with
physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.
Occupational therapists design therapy programs and work closely with patients to observe them, help them, and monitor their progress. They frequently design special equipment to aid patients and help with their therapy. They also teach patients how to adjust to work and home life after becoming disabled by injury or illness. Most occupational therapists are employed at hospitals, and many work at nursing homes. Some work at schools for the handicapped, rehabilitation centers, or at adult daycare centers. |
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| Average Salary: $26,000 - $45,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students who want to become occupational therapists should take the
most challenging high school math, science, and English courses.
All states require require either a bachelor's or master's degree that includes clinical experience and succesful completion of a national examination to become a certified occupational therapist. |
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| For More Information: | |
| American Occupational Therapy
Association
4720 Montgomery Ln. Bethesda, MD 20814-3425. (301) 652-2682 praota@aota.org |
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