Career questions tagged occupational-therapy
What different fields of work can you do as an occupational therapist?
Grade 12, interested in becoming an occupational therapist. I am looking at colleges now and trying to figure that side of it out. I love working with children and special needs children but am also interested in what else I can do with this degree.
I want to go into occupational therapy. I am wondering the best way to apply and get into occupational therapy programs?
Know there is prerequisites, but how can I apply to multiple programs?
How does an undergrad degree in Child Development prepare someone for OT school? Is Child Development a reliable major for a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
I’m just beginning to research schools, as well as the field in general. Correct me if I’m wrong, it would be greatly appreciated!
How can I become an Occupational Therapist?
Can I become an Occupational Therapist with a degree in rehabilitation science?
Which career is better Occupational therapist or Medical Laboratory Technologist in Canada ?
I am studying Human Health Science (3rd year) which we learn more of anatomy and physiology also chemistry and biology. I am an introverted person however, I am a good team member and I like to interact with people but not for too long. And I want to have a chance to work part time or a flexible schedule. Also, I want to earn at least 70k annualy before tax because I will spend 2-3 more years studying to have a real job. Please let me know the pros and cons of these careers for Canada. Thank you 🙏
How do I go about pursuing pediatrics occupational therapy as someone who is a political science major? Is it unheard of, given that I am not a stem major?
I am currently a political science major which I love very much, but I have always wanted to engage in some form of care. I know to work on prerequisites and shadowing hours for OT school, but i am worried my background may not be good for the career choice.
Is Occupation therapy for me?
What Job or Occupation should I go into if I enjoy kids and love helping people. I was thinking Pediatric Occupational Therapy or some type of job where I can help people. Is there something else that I would be interested in? Is there any other careers like the ones I listed? Thank you so much! (Oh I also dislike needles :)
Major to become a occupational therapist?
Can I get my bachelors degree in business and go on to the next two years in an occupational therapist program?
can occupational therapists work with babies?
Babies often bring me such joy and as I am about to go to college and am interested in this field I was wondering if or how I can work with them?
How can I make the most Money as an occupational therapist?
Im a senior in hs right now but this job has caught my eye for my future but the ratio of the amount of schooling (6 years) to their pay is scaring me because that's a lot of money in school alone. I was wondering if its worth it and what can I do to make sure I make the most money I can in this area of study?
What college in Florida is the best to attend for pediatric occupational therapy ?
I really like working with children and wanted to get an idea of that field before going to college for it.
How to be successful at level II fieldwork in an outpatient setting?
I start level II fieldwork this summer and have not been exposed to outpatient settings before. I hope to learn more about the inner workings of this setting and expectations for students.
Why did you become a pediatric occupational therapist?
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Pediatric Occupational Therapy field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment. 1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? (The rest of the questions are in the comments)
How do I start equine ocupational theripy?
Me and my mom were coming up with ideas and This job I am really wanting to go into. I have ideas of helping kids learn with horses by their side. I want to know if there is somthing I should know befor going to collage. Any classes that whould help me get to my job. I have a horse aready. I would also want to kow how much theas types of therapists make. I would have my own bissness or rent out a place.