Occupational therapists (OT) help people get back to everyday activities ¡ª the ¡°jobs of living¡± (occupations). They help the patient change some part of their life ¡ª by developing skills, improving physical and emotional abilities, adapting the environment or changing the way they do activities ¡ª so the patient can better cope with aging, disease, injury or illness.
What Do Occupational Therapists Do?
- Teach patients how to use medical or adaptive equipment to overcome barriers and make life easier (for example: ergonomic office tools, power wheelchairs, kitchen utensils)
- Develop a patient¡¯s skills to cope with anxiety, stress, decreased energy or the normal aging process
- Develop a patient¡¯s skills to handle problems with memory, attention, organization or perception
- Problem solve with a patient to discover and teach new ways to perform household chores, hobbies or work activities
Where Do Occupational Therapists Work?
- Hospitals or Healthcare Centres
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Health Clinics
- Schools
- Communities
Occupational Therapists at AHS
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What Are the Credentials of an Occupational Therapist?
- Occupational therapists have a bachelor or master¡¯s degree in occupational therapy
- They have passed the certification exam
- They are registered with the
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