Careers
What does an OTA do?
Help patients with rehabilitaion activites outlined in their treatment plans.
What therapy is done in a whirlpool, immersion bath, or a cold or a warm compress.
Hydrotherapy.
What education do OT's need?
They need a degree from an accredited program.
What does OT stand for?
Occupational Therapist.
What are DPT's patients?
They help their patients who have back pain, pelvic floor problems, cardiovascular diseases.
What does a SLP do?
Recorde & analyze speech, language, &swallowing issues.
What therapy involves using heat?
Thermotherapy.
What educations do SLP's need?
They need a masters degree from an accredited communications program.
What does PTA stand for?
Physical Therapy Assistant.
What are OTA's patients?
OTA's help the elderly, those living with disabilities, & those with diabetes or other chronic illnesses.
What does an Audiologist do?
They measure loudness at which a PT can hear sounds &extent of hearing loss.
What therapy uses light energy from a laser to repair or destroy tissues, to cauterize wounds, & for cosmetic skin issues?
Laser/Light Therapy.
What education do PTA's need?
They need a two years associate’s degree program or a trade chool program.
What does OTA stand for?
Occupational Therapy Assistant.
What are Audiologist's pateints?
Audiologist's specialize in hearing and balance disorders. They work with patients of all ages.
What does an OT do?
They prescribe physical exercise.
What therapy is used for “creating joint space, pain pathways, improve circulation & blood flow, & muscle re-education”?
Kinesiology Taping.
What education do Audiologist's need?
They need a masters degree with clinical experience. They can be obtained with four years post-grad work.
What does SLP stand for?
Speech-Language Pathologist.
What are SLP's patients?
SLP's help patients that are affected by a variety of neurological events, such as brain damage, stroke, seizure, or cancer. All ages.
What does a DPT do?
They perfom evaluations & review medical histories of new patients.
What therapy involves freezing or near-freezing temperatures?
Cryotherapy.
What educarion do DPT's need?
They need to attend a doctorate program after a bachelor's degree.
What does DPT stand for?
Doctor of Physical Therapy.
What are OT's patients?
OT's help with injured, ill, or disabled patients. All ages.