Jimmy Said:

Do you have to become a certified Occupational therapist assistant before becoming a Occupational Therapist?

We Answered:

Information is below.

Yolanda Said:

Is it possible to work part time as an Occupational Therapist Assistant?

We Answered:

yes you can work part time
It is a 2 year program to become a COTA or a 2 year masters program to become an OTR.

Bobby Said:

Can an occupational therapist assistant work in public schools?

We Answered:

yes u can work full time and get paid in school kids with special needs. seek out jobs in this sector. or go to another country where u will be in demand. eg nz. sgp. china. hk.

Alfredo Said:

Should I become an occupational therapist assistant or occupational therapist?

We Answered:

An occupational therapist means that you are in charge, make the decisions and have a much higher salary and prestige./

Vera Said:

What does an Occupational Therapist/ Assistant do?

We Answered:

An occupational therapist and a phsyical therapist are similar to one another. They help people re-learn (or in some cases newly learn) how to move or to improve the mobility they already have (like posture and flexiblilty) for people with disabilities, people that have been injured, the elderly, etc. They also teach life skills as well.

A registered physical therapist (doctoral degree) has to go to school longer than a registered occupational therapist (master's degree).

Occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants help the occupational therapist by meeting and treating clients based on what the occupational therapist ordered for the client. And they are also under the supervison of the occupational therapist. At least for an occupational therapy assistant you have to go to school for only 2 years.