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Occupational Therapist

Summary

Occupational Therapy helps clients find a satisfactory lifestyle. They design a purposeful activity or intervention to promote health, prevent injury or disability. They work with clients simultaneously and design medical planners to suit individual needs and lifestyle. The work can include programs such as teaching an elderly patient who is recovering from a stroke, encouraging a depressed person to do a hobby or a hobby, helping clients who are permanently disabled, etc.
The purpose of first-line treatment was to improve health through systematic activities. World War I emphasized the need for medical treatment in the workplace, since veterans' physical rehabilitation provided them with an opportunity to return to productive work. In 1917, in line with the growing need for veteran aid in the United States, the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (later the American Occupational Therapy Association) was formed. Subsequent advances in occupational therapy include the development of strategies used to analyze the tasks and instructions for specific handicrafts in patients, especially in adolescents and inpatients. In 1952 the World Federation of Occupational Therapists was established, and in 1954 the first conference of occupational therapists was held in Edinburgh.
In the latter part of the 20th century and in the first half of the 21st century, the development and refinement of a variety of guiding theories of occupational therapies and interventions further developed the practice of occupational therapy. These ideas focus on the complex relationship between motivation and skills of patients, activities that bring meaning to their lives, and their communities. Occupational science was developed to support the study of work and its complexity in everyday life. As a result, research into occupational therapy has grown significantly and has played an important role in providing scientific evidence to support multiple therapeutic interventions.
Occupational therapist helps clients find a satisfactory lifestyle. They design a purposeful activity or intervention to promote health, prevent injury or disability. They work with clients simultaneously and design medical planners to suit individual needs and lifestyle. The work can include programs such as teaching an elderly patient who is recovering from a stroke, encouraging a depressed person to do a hobby or a hobby, helping clients who are permanently disabled, etc.
Occupational therapy, use of self-care and play activities to promote and maintain health, prevent disability, increase self-employment, and promote development. Work includes all activities or activities that a person performs on a daily basis. For example, dressing, playing a game, studying, cooking, meeting friends and working with a job are considered work. Participating in careers achieves many goals, ranging from caring for themselves and working with others to earning a living, developing skills, and giving to the community.
A career counselor works with people who are unable to perform the various tasks they want, need, or are expected to do. Physicians are skilled at analyzing daily activities and activities, and they work to create therapeutic programs that enable people to participate more effectively in daily activities. Occupational medical interventions and the planning of specific treatment programs are integrated with the work of other health professionals and health workers.
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages and various organizations, including companies and governments. The practice of occupational therapy focuses on maintaining health, preventing disability, and improving participation in activities after illness, accident, or disability. Therefore, therapists usually work with people who are physically challenged at work because of illness, injury, or disability. They also work with people at risk of declining participation in their activities. For example, programs for older adults that adapt to their environment to reduce the risk of falls help them to continue living in the community.
Establishing a partnership of nurses and patients is an important part of a successful treatment program. Preliminary testing enables patients to identify tasks that are very important to them but that have difficulty performing. This helps clinicians plan according to the needs and goals of each patient. Modern occupational therapy also focuses on the analysis, adaptation and application of daily activities so that people can fully live in their society. Each person’s day is filled with a variety of different activities and activities, such as dressing up, taking a bus, making phone calls, writing a report, loading equipment at work, or playing a game. Occupational therapists are trained to analyze these tasks and tasks to determine what skills and competencies are needed to complete them. When a person is having difficulty fully engaging in daily activities, the therapist works with that person to assess why he or she is unable to perform certain tasks and activities that create the task. Internal, individual, and environmental factors are examined to determine the causes of functional difficulties. An occupational therapist and person and then establish a program to improve performance by participating in this activity. Treatment can focus on improving a person's skills by participating in the job, changing the job to make it easier, or changing the environment to improve performance.

Career Opportunities

Following are the career opportunities -

In a hospital setting they look at patients at work, ask themselves questions to better understand them, review their medical history and construction plans to improve their condition.

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Prison specialists organize various activities for prisoners to teach them skills skills so that senior inmates can enter the correctional facility. They assisted with the planning for the release of prisoners through a re-entry program. This ensures success in the living and working environment after detention.

They analyze and study the workplace in organizations. They improve working conditions and better working conditions for employees.

They help restore skills lost to patients due to illness or disability. They identify equipment and home remedies to help patients with daily tasks.

They work in special schools and work with students to improve their performance. They are concerned with understanding the learner's skills and abilities and the expectations placed on him or her in the school environment.

They are practicing privately within their own clinic

How to Pursue a Career in Occupational Therapist

	Stream	Graduation	After Graduation	After Post Graduation
Path 1	Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology	Pursue a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy for 4.5 years (4 year course + 6 months of internships)	Pursue Masters in Occupational Therapy for 2-3 Years	Pursue Doctorate in Occupational Therapy for 2 Years

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is a 4-5 year undergraduate course designed to produce active Physiotherapists who can help people with physical or mental challenges to enjoy their health without hindrance. There are around 25 institutions in India offering courses. In India, the program is recognized by the All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT). Upon successful completion of the course, graduates applied for a National Certification Examination to obtain a license to practice Occupational Therapy.
The average tuition fee in India ranges from Rs 15,000 - Rs 80,000 full time. The average annual salary given to field graduates is between INR 2-6 lakhs per year. There are certain minimum requirements to be met by students who want to take admission to the BOT course:
One has to complete their 10 + 2 on an education board known for a combined score of 50% for general nominees and 45% for SC and ST quota students. Students must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as compulsory subjects in 10 + 2.
Students who are about to emerge from their 10 + 2 exams are also eligible for a temporary study.
Although we are talking about a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course, there are other similar courses:
Diploma OT (Occupational Therapy) Course
PG or Masters in OT Degree
The PG Diploma OT course, is also available.
Some of India’s leading Occupational Therapy graduate institutions require students to earn the required marks in a similar entry exam for the All India Entrance Exam. These tests are followed by the following counseling which includes group discussions and a Personal Interview that assesses student eligibility. Some institutions even test their pre-admission tests such as the CMC Vellore Entrance Exam, the Manipal University BOT Entrance Exam, Delhi University Entrance Exam and the KMCH College of Occupational Therapy Entrance exam. Some private institutions also offer direct admission based on the marks obtained in 10 + 2 tests.

Important Courses Covered

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Important Facts

Most colleges have a qualifying goal of obtaining 50% marks for inclusion in Class XII / and some 60% lower. should have passed the 12thor secondary school exam with at least 50% marks including English. Some colleges / universities also have an age limit (17 on 31st December of the year of admission)

Leading Institutes

Top Institutes in India

College	Location	Website	Entrance Exam
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Mumbai	www.aiipmr.gov.in	NEET
Christian Medical College	Vellore	www.cmch-vellore.edu	NEET
Seth GordhandasSunderdas Medical College	Mumbai	http://www.kem.edu	NEET
School of Allied Health Sciences	Manipal	www.manipal.edu/soahs-manipal	MET
National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped	Kolkata	www.niohkol.nic.in	-
National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research	Cuttack, Odisha	www.svnirtar.nic.in	PGET
Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust	Coimbatore	-	-
JKK College of Occupational Therapy	Tamil Nadu	www.jkkm.info/institutions/jkk-muniraja-medical-research-foundation-college-of-occupational-therapy	-
Jamai Hamdard Deemed University	Delhi	www.jamaihamdard.edu/	NEET UG
S.R.M Institute of Medical Science and Research	Chennai	www.srmuniv.ac.in/medical-college	NEET
Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital	Mumbai	www.tnmcnair.com/index.html	NEET

Top Institutes in the World

College	Location	Website
State University of New York(College of Optometry)	US	www.sunyopt.edu
UC Berkeley (School of Optometry)	US	www.optometry.berkeley.edu
David Geffen School of Medicine	US	www.medschoolucla.edu
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	US	www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/index.html
Perelman School of Medicine	US	www.med.upenn.edu

Entrance Exams

Institute	Location	Entrance Exam	Website
Univwersity Southern California	USA	MCAT, IELTS, TOEFL	www.usc.edu
Sargent College	USA	-	www.bu.edu/sargent
University of illios	USA	MCAT	www.uic.edu
London South Bank University	UK	IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE	www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/occupational-therapy-bsc-hons-full-time
University of Kanas Medical Center	USA	MCAT	www.kumc.edu
University of Derby	UK	ICFES	www.derby.ac.uk/occupational-therapy-courses/occupational-therapy-bsc-hons
University of Sydney	Australia	IELTS, TOEFL Ibt, PTE.	www.sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-occupational-therapy
University of Canberra	Australia	IELTS, TOEFL Ibt, STAT	www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/courses/occupational-therapy

Work Description

A professional technician assists in the event of a disability to independently manage their day-to-day operations. Some of the key activities they manage include:

Advising on special equipment that can be used to help with daily tasks itself.
Create a recovery and rehabilitation program to help rebuild skills and abilities
Train and counsel people with learning disabilities
Communication with doctors, family patients and medical staff
Train the patient with mild skills such as anger and anxiety management
Build strong relationships and trust with patients and concerned stakeholders
Jobs and Medical Services This job usually requires the ability to do the following:
Review the medical history of patients and donkeys their condition and needs
Measure the ability of patients to perform specific tasks
Contact doctors, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of the patient care team
Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and activities that will help them achieve those goals
Guide patients to perform tasks to achieve their goals
Demonstrate exercises that can help patients perform better daily activities and relieve pain
Evaluate the patient's home or workplace and see if any improvements are being made according to his needs
Educate the patient's family on how to help care for and accommodate them
Recommend and teach patients how to use flexible devices that will help them with daily life, such as wheelchairs and food aids

Top Hiring Companies

Encompass Health - At Encompass Health hospitals, our therapists are very focused on helping our patients get the best results. That is why we are committed to providing the best possible workplace, educational opportunities and satisfying work in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapists. We empower our therapists and all staff to communicate and work effectively with our partners and providers. That is another way to promote a positive culture of participation and cooperation where we are strong together.
Tender Touch Rehab Services - Established in 1993 with the aim of creating a simplified solution for institutions interested in implementing the rehabilitation program, Tender Touch Rehab exceeded expectations. We provide rehabilitation services for intensive care, long-term care, outpatients, hospital, assisted living and early intervention strategies. Our company headquarters is located in Lakewood, NJ. We serve more than 200 centers throughout California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Purpose: Tender Touch Rehab Services is committed to providing the highest quality of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services Our aim is to promote both clinical efficiency and patient and customer satisfaction, on-site education, clinical program development, compliance management and holistic rehabilitation management.
The Stepping Stones Group - The Stepping Stones Group has grown from a simple belief: That every child is born with special gifts. Throughout our history, we have partnered with 11 mechanical organizations that share in our vision. Together, we are changing the lives of children and families, improving the quality of medical and behavioral services, and joining like-minded therapists, doctors and teachers to make a greater impact on our communities. Our passionate leadership team and comprehensive clinical support network ensures the delivery of the highest quality ethical and ethical health services across the country.
Orthopaedic & Neurologic Rehabilitation - ONR is a leading contract renewal team that offers a full range of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology services. In order to provide the best possible services to our clients we have partnered with our top health care partners to navigate changes in regulation, reimbursement and compliance.
Bayada Home Health Care - BAYADA was established with the goal that health care gets better when clients receive the best care at home - the place they want to be most. From a nurse, a therapist, or a home-based assistant, to the thousands of dedicated workers who support their work, providing that care is our most important and joyous experience.
Northwell Health - Northwell Health is an integrated non-profit health care network that is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with more than 74,000 employees by 2020
FOX Rehabilitation, Inc. - FOX health professionals focus on the daily activities, habits and roles that complement a person’s day and give meaning to what we are as individuals. Jobs that have never been strong can be a challenge for adult patients. FOX therapists in the workplace evaluate their patients' activities, health activities, and customized treatment plans to achieve patient-specific goals.
LHC Group - LHC Group is the preferred local health partner of 400 leading hospitals across the country. Working with our partners in the hospital and health system, we help transform patients seamlessly into traumatic situations - bring about continuous patient-centered care in the communities we serve, reduce avoidable reductions, improve clinical outcomes, and improve performance.
Jackson Therapy Partners - Jackson Therapy Partners has been working with physicians to improve the lives of patients and families in communities across the country (and in Greater Orlando) since 2006. Providing Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists, Jackson meets both short- and long-term needs of hospital staff, schools, sick centers and other health care facilities from coast to coast.Last year alone, the Jackson team donated more than 125 hours of community service and provided much-needed holiday gifts to more than 40 children at a local foster home in partnership with Jackson Healthcare. Scripps Health. Providing quality patient care is a confidential, non-profit, integrated health care system in San Diego, California that is committed to providing the highest quality care for you and your family
Trilogy Health Services
Blue Sky Therapy
NYC Healthcare Staffing

FAQs

What is Bachelor of Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is a health profession, which focuses on individual performance and uses specific interventions and activities to restore lost function, compensate for disabilities and promote health and wellness. When a person becomes disabled for any reason, he loses the ability to perform even the most basic of tasks in his daily life such as eating, dressing, etc. Man's loss of hope for the future and life depends on him. When occupational therapy intervenes in this situation the patient redefines himself, because the Occupational Therapist is a skilled person who analyzes, designs tasks, performs skills development activities for people with a disability. An expert in the field and a skilled designer with handicrafts (Hand Splints). It assesses a person's physical, mental and social functions, identifies areas of dysfunction and puts that person in a work plan to overcome disability and make a person independent in all aspects of daily life. Occupational therapists have no performance limitations or interventions. They can usually work with the disabled, children and the elderly. Occupational therapy has begun to trample on new areas such as industrial revitalization and Ergonomic interventions as well. In a nutshell WORKING PICTURE is an honorable job, which improves the quality of life of people with disabilities, and helps them to live with dignity.

What is bachelor of Occupational Therapy course all about?

Occupational Therapy commonly referred to as OT is the use of therapies to improve, restore or maintain a normal daily life and working skills for people with a physical, mental or aging or dysfunctional condition. Occupational Therapy is a customer-centered practice that sets the standard for progress towards the client's goals. Occupational Therapy Interventions focus on biological modification, environmental modification, career transformation, skill teaching, and teaching the client or family to increase participation in day-to-day activities, especially those that are meaningful to the client. The Department of Occupational Medicine has two major components I. e. Academic activities and Clinical activities. Academic activities include conducting two long-term undergraduate and postgraduate courses and several part-time programs. Clinical activities include testing, planning and providing on-the-job medical services to a wide variety of patients.

What is the duration of occupational therapy courses?

The duration of the course bachelor in occupational therapy is 4 years 6 months

Is Bachelor of Occupational Therapy better than B. Physiotherapy?

These are two separate branches. In India, there are many medical colleges in Physiotherapy only. Also, physiotherapy is of great importance in India and other countries. You can set up a clinic after you have completed Physotherapy, but in occupational therapy you cannot set it up, because very few patients are being treated with medical treatment. Therefore, physiotherapy is ready for the future, treatment at work also has a good place. You will receive a good salary after graduation.

Which career would I choose to graduate from, and I have a degree in occupational therapy at Government Medical College?

You can go to Masters or many other courses such as Masters in Public Health, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology, Anesthesia Technology, Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology and Imaging Science Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Perfusion Technology, Catch Lab Technology, Blood Banking Technology, Derma to-cosmetology, Emergency Room and Trauma Care Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Neuroscience Technology, Operation Theater & Technology Technology, Endoscopy & Urology Technology and Medical Records Science & Management Management many more.

What is the scope after the bachelor of occupational therapy?

There are a lot of job opportunities after doing a Bachelor in occupational therapy. Coordinator OT Specialist OT Nurse Rehabilitation therapist Therapeutic and speech therapy Private work Career Specialist Service Delivery Manager Lab Specialist Medical record specialist National Marketing Manager OT in charge Critical care management

Can you suggest a good course after completing the occupational therapy?

Hello, You can choose management or technical fields. You can pursue hospital or MBA management or you can choose to pursue PG courses in occupational therapy. It is a 2 year PG course. The MOT course can be used to focus on the following areas- Children's hospitals, Reconstruction Science, Bones Neurology, Mental function, Disability Management.

I passed 12th biology with 61%. What is the admission procedure for Diploma in physiotherapy and occupational therapy?

Give the entrance exams for physio and OCC treatment, and always choose a degree rather than a Diploma. Good luck Work hard to achieve success. Thank you.