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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy. Emily Madalinski. What is Occupational Therapy?. Support at Every Age Children Teens/Adults Senior Citizens Personal and Individualized Injury Disability. Desirable Characteristics. Problem Solving Organizational Skills Communication Empathy/Relational

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Occupational Therapy

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  1. Occupational Therapy Emily Madalinski

  2. What is Occupational Therapy? • Support at Every Age • Children • Teens/Adults • Senior Citizens • Personal and Individualized • Injury • Disability

  3. Desirable Characteristics Problem Solving Organizational Skills Communication Empathy/Relational Creativity

  4. Education Requirements • High School Recommended Courses • Masters Degree or Higher • Approved by ACOTE • 24 Weeks Supervised Fieldwork • National Certifying Exam • National • 36 CEU’s Required • Wisconsin • 24 CEU’s Required

  5. Schooling • Boston University • Washington University School of Medicine • Children and Youth • UW Oshkosh • Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

  6. Salary • $30-$40/Hour • Appleton, WI • Starting • $60,106 • Intermediate • $70,735 • Advanced • $82,598 • National Average • $73, 682

  7. Working Conditions • Fast Paced, Stressful • Location • Schools • Rehabilitation Centers • Homes • Patient Environment • Hours • Full Time, 40+ Hours/Week • Part Time, 31%

  8. Tasks & Responsibilities • Assist in Everyday Activities • Stimulate Senses and Nerves • Bouncy/Textured Balls • Brushes • Exercises • Assess Environment • Track growth

  9. Advancements International Job Opportunities Job Training Technology

  10. Why Occupational Therapy? • Compatible Personality • Communication • Direct Patient Contact • Passionate • Exposed at Young Age

  11. Bibliography Tammy Ross, OTR-L http://www.bls.gov/oco078.htm#training http://alis.alberta.ca/OCCinfo/content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&occPro_ID=71003296&SNT_ID=25 http://www.aota.org/Educate/Schools/EntryLevelOT/38117.aspx http://www.nbcot.org/ http://www1.salary.com/Occupational-Therapist-Salary.html

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