Occupational Therapy
The education for an occupational therapist includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. Some of the health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include work related injuries, limitations following a stroke or heart attack, chronic progressive conditions that limit life activities, mental health or behavioral problems, birth injuries, burns, amputations, spinal cord injuries, and vision and cognitive problems.
The occupational therapist enters the field with a masters degree, or professional doctorate. Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships (fieldwork) in a variety of health care settings and pass a national examination. Most states regulate occupational therapy practice through licensure, registration, or other forms of certification
Get a Masters in Occupational Therapy at the Center for Allied Health Programs' accredited OT program.