Salary
How much do Occupational Therapist make annually?
70k-102k
How long does it take to become an occupational therapist
5-6 years
Some methods Asclepiades used to treat stress? (name at least 2)
Music, exercise, baths, massages
True or false: Occupational therapists only help Kids?
False
True or false: Occupational Therapist help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.
True
Median salary for an Occupational therapist
86k
The first step of becoming an Occupational Therapist
Earning a bachelors degree
Who was Asclepiades
A greek Physician
What does OT stand for?
Occupational Therapist
True or false: Occupational Therapists can prescribe medication?
False
How much do Occupational therapists make per hour?
Average $45
Range $41-$49
True or False: Must pass the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy examination?
True
When did Asclepiades use Therapeutic treatment to heal stress?
100 BCE
What is an Occupational Therapist?
Occupational Therapist is a doctor that treats injured, ill, or disabled patients through therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
Why did we use Therapy in WW1 and WW2?
the Military began recognizing the benefits of treatment for soldiers.
How much do Occupational Therapists make annually in Louisiana?
$76k - $110k in Louisiana
Name the requirements for becoming an Occupational Therapist (at least 2)
1. Master’s degree,
2. Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program
3. Be licensed to practice
4. Pass the exam.
Who was the father of Occupational Therapy?
William Dunton Jr.
What are some things Occupational therapists would help with kids/teens? (name at least 3)
Birth injuries/defects, sensory processing disorders, traumatic injuries to the brain or spinal cord, learning problems, autism, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mental health or behavioral problems, broken bones
Challenges of being an Occupational therapist?
The medical field is emotionally stressful, Occupational therapy is a physically demanding job, and Finding balance in your personal and professional life is difficult.
What does (NBCOT) stand for?
(NBCOT) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. It is an exam.
Who was the mother of Occupational Therapy?
Eleanor Clark
What does NSPOT stand for?
National Society for Promotion of Occupational Therapy
Benefits of being an Occupation Therapist? (name at least 2)
You can travel the country with your job, You will receive benefits, You can earn a respectable living, Plenty of Areas of Specialization, Work in a Variety of Settings like hospitals, nursing homes, schools.