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INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems. People of any age can benefit from occupational therapy to prevent injury and improve skills needed to perform everyday tasks or “occupations” at home, work, or school. Examples include activities of daily living such as dialing a phone, using a computer, writing a check, and driving a car.
Read more, from the Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
Major OTA National Organizations
- American Occupational Therapy AssociationAOTA represents more than 230,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students in the United States and beyond, to advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyNBCOT strives to serve the public interest in its diversity by advancing just, equitable, and inclusive client care and professional practice through evidence-based certification practices and the validation of knowledge essential for effective and safe practice in occupational therapy.
OTA Jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants and AidesOccupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1239-2171