Gloria Said:

Occupational Therapist?

We Answered:

Occupational Therapist Assistants help clients with activities and exercises specified in a treatment plan developed with an occupational therapist. OT Aides prepare materials and equipment used during treatment. They also perform clerical duties.
Employment Facts: Occupational therapist assistants held about 21,000 jobs and occupational therapist aides held approximately 5,400 in 2004. Most jobs were in hospitals and in the offices of other health care practitioners and nursing care facilities.
Education: Occupational Therapist Assistants are required to have an associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or technical school. Occupational Therapy Aides usually receive most of their training on the job.
Other Requirements: In most states OT Assistants must pass a national certification exam.
Job Outlook: Employment of occupational therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.
Earnings: Median annual earnings of occupational therapist assistants were $38,430 in 2004. Median annual earnings of occupational therapy aides were $23,150 for the same year.
A Day in an Occupational Therapist Assistant's Life: On a typical day an occupational therapist assistant will:
help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist;
monitor an individual’s activities to make sure that they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement;
record their client’s progress for the occupational therapist;
document the billing of the client’s health insurance provider;

A Day in an Occupational Therapist Aide's Life: On a typical day an occupational therapist aide will:

prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment.;
schedule appointments, answer the telephone, restock or order depleted supplies, and fill out insurance forms or other paperwork.;
*This is the most recent year for which this information is available.

Information courtesy of Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos166.htm

Jackie Said:

Can occupational therapist do course in preventive cardiology in India?

We Answered:

Yes.He can do. Its available in MMC

Edith Said:

What courses are necessary to become an occupational therapist?

We Answered:

To become an OTR

bio, gross anatomy, A and P, psy, soc, neuro, and OT courses

Maybe a little chem or math at some schools

www.aota.org

Jenny Said:

how do i become a occupational therapist i the UK?

We Answered:

Visit this site:
http://www.cot.co.uk/Homepage/

Stella Said:

What courses should I take in high school to become an Occupational Therapist?

We Answered:

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Prepare for a career as an occupational therapist (OT) by taking as many psychology, sociology, human development, anatomy, physics and anthropology classes as possible during high school and college.
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Volunteer anywhere you can work with a registered OT helping children with special needs, senior citizens and even the homeless. Learn to work with all walks of life and to be understanding and tolerant of differences and diversity.
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Look for a part-time job at a nearby hospital to gain additional experience. Any job where you will be helping to move patients will relate to your practical coursework in OT.
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Shadow a practicing OT for a day or two before you get into any program to make sure the career is something that really interests you. OTs are usually resourceful self-starters with excellent communication skills, high ethical standards and a desire to help people.
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Be proactive about your education and don't assume you can get it all out of a book. Take part in sports, band or art classes; studying the way people move, work and live can help you be more creative about finding solutions in your OT career.
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Choose an accredited program. In the United States, you must receive a bachelor's of science degree in OT before you are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and become a registered OT (OTR).
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Decide what kind of working environment you want. OTs can be found everywhere, from high-stress hospital settings to the relaxed country doctor's office.

Everett Said:

What classes/courses do I need to take in college to become an Occupational Therapist?

We Answered:

"People considering this profession should take high school courses in biology, chemistry, physics, health, art, and the social sciences. College admissions offices also look favorably on paid or volunteer experience in the health care field. Relevant undergraduate majors include biology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, liberal arts, and anatomy."

The above quote is taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos078.htm

You may also want to begin exploring college websites to get some idea of the admissions requirements. Start thinking about the major(s) you think you would want to begin with at the bachelor's level (undergraduate level). After that you can explore the graduate level programs and see what they require for admission.

Examples:
http://ot.usc.edu/
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ot/

Good luck.

Elizabeth Said:

how long does it take to become an occupational therapist and what courses do I need to take in university?

We Answered:

check with the national OT association

www.aota.org

It take 5-6 years. Either a combined BS/MS program (5 years) or a BS plus 2 years for MS (5 years). It depends on the school.