Friday, January 31, 2014

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Duties and responsibilities:  Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.  They work under the supervision of occupational therapists as part of a team with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.
Salary: Average Salary:   
$12,000 - $15,000 (Occupational Therapy Aides) 
$17,000 - $26,000 (Occupational Therapy Assistants)
Education: Occupational therapy aides must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  They receive their training while on the job.
Occupational therapy assistants must complete a two year training program that includes clinical experience.  They must also pass a national examination to earn certification as a qualified assistant. 
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Reflection: do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? Naaaaa Idk because I do want to be a therapist but idk. I also want to be vet so yea….

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