Nina Said:

Occupational Therapist Career?

We Answered:

If that what you want to do go for it. Anything you put your mind to you can do. Don't start doubting self before you get started.

Georgia Said:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST HELP CAREER PLANNING?

We Answered:

Currently, a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement to enter the field. But most states are changing that requirement to a master's degree or higher. Other workers that perform similar tasks include audiologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, recreational therapists, rehabilitation counselors, respiratory therapists, and speech or language pathologists.

Grace Said:

Which is a better career being an occupational therapist or a nurse practitioner and why?

We Answered:

The NP is sort of like a doctor where he or she can assess and evaluate medical conditions and provide treatment which may include prescription medication. The NP is more invasive with the patients and must already have gotten their bachelor's as an RN.

The OT is an allied health profession, but they don't do anything invasive such as give injections or such and helps people with physical and/or psychological problems to perform their ADL's (activities of daily living) such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming more independently. The job of an OT can actually be quite physically as well as emotionally demanding which I'm sure is the same for the NP. The OT has many different responsibilities though than the NP. And just fyi, the OT programs are supposed to be quite competitive to gain acceptance into (which I'm sure that the NP programs are as well) with most applicants needing a 4.0 in prereq's and possibly even a 4.0 overall.

You may want to do some volunteer work (may even be required for either program) or at least to observe in an occupational therapy department (perhaps at the different kinds of sites such as hospital, nursing home, psychiatric unit, outpatient therapy) and a nurse's station within a hospital to observe the different tasks of each professional while being able to help others as well. For general volunteer opportunities: www.volunteerwatch.org and type zip code and area(s) of interest. Wishing you the best of luck and please remember that ol' adage, 'if you love what you do, you'll never have to work a day in your life' :)

Tim Said:

What is a better career an occupational therapist or a chiropractor? Which one has a better salary?

We Answered:

OT gets out of school faster and has more job opportunities; also doesn't have to worry about getting patients. OT may or may not be a more prestigious position than a DC, who are sometimes referred to as "pretend doctors" (think of the guy from 2 and a half men). If you are considering DC, physical therapy may be something worth checking into, since the scope of practice is very similar. PT learns the same spinal manipulation techniques that DC does.

Francisco Said:

May I be licensed as an occupational therapist in NC with a felony on my record? It was assault w/a dead. wep.?

We Answered:

That will be up to the licensing board. It won't necessarily preclude you as each case is considered on an individual basis. Contact them and ask. http://www.ncbot.org/

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

1. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy may deny eligibility for the certification examination for occupational therapy assistants to individuals convicted of a felony or convicted of any other crime involving moral turpitude.

2. The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy may deny licensure to individuals convicted of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude.

http://cfcc.edu/ota/

Charlie Said:

I'm an Occupational therapist. I want to change careers by gaining a masters in healthcare. which pays best?

We Answered:

MBA in Administration - hospital administrators make pretty good money - in public health - only the top person makes a decent wage, although generally speaking pensions from municipalties are pretty good.