History
the year physical therapy was deemed a profession
What is 1920?
therapist first duty when meeting a patient
what is evaluating a patients condition and needs?
an example of task an therapist might help a patient practice
getting dressed
the credential needed for occupational therapist to enter college
what is a high school diploma?
least amount of time required to obtain OT degree
6 years
year occupational therapy gained it's name
what is 1920?
professional association activities
what is meeting with patients and parents to discuss sessions, meeting with doctors
patients benefit from OT services by
what is increasing motor skills, achieving a better leaning environment, learning to use adaptive equipment
credential one must have to practice occupational therapy in each state
What is a license?
Director of Occupational Therapy in the School of Allied Health Sciences
Who is Debora Oliveira?
Ot's were required to have higher education in the decade
What is 1940's
common bachelors degrees obtained by OT's
What is kinesiology, anthropology, anatomy, and biology?
percentage of OT's that work within school age based care
What is 12%?
the type of degree required to practice occupational therapy
What is Masters?
Total number of degree programs within the School of Allied Health Sciences
What is 9?
number of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs in the United States
what is 300?
occupation therapy strengthens what essential skills
motor
Occupational Therapist
What are health care professionals that work with children on fine motor skills, handwriting, visual skills, and sensory processing skills?
Occupational therapist masters degrees should be accredited by
what is the (ACOTE) accreditation council for occupational therapy?
year division of occupational therapy was established
what is 1989?
year public schools offered employment to occupational therapist
what is 1975?
occupational therapy for children helps to develop what
What's independence?
main duty of Occupational therapists
what is treating patients who have injuries, illness, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities
Certification in Occupational Therapy administered by
National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
degree offered at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for OT's
Master of Science un Occupational Therapy