Question 1

what does an occupational therapist do (otr)?

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OT: An ot helps people of all ages to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living & working environments. They help people with disabilities to improve their skills, such as motor functions & reasoning skills. Examples are using computers, cooking, dressing, eating, muscle strength, visual acuity, problem solving, etc.

Question 2

what's it like to be an occupational therapist?

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Occupational therapi: It is like any other medical profession where you come in contact with many different patients and design specific therapies for each one of them and help improve their life and get paid as well.It can be very satisfying and other times it can be frustrating as well.

Question 3

what does an occupational therapist do with you?

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Upper Extremity: An occupational therapist works on disorders of the upper extremity only.  You can think of them as a physical therapist that focuses only on the upper extremities, whereas a physical therapist can treat the entire body.

Question 4

what does a occupational therapist do typically?

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See below: Ot do a lot of different things. They help people regain independence with things like dressing, bathing, toileting, showering etc after illness and other disabling conditions like strokes, head and spinal cord injuries. They also help people with who have problems with their hands like rheumatoid arthritis or who have had amputations of parts of the upper extremities.

Question 5

are most occupational therapist assistants women?

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Not in the : Hospital where i work. Don't go for stereotypes!  do what you want to do!  men make great nurses!  great physical therapists!  great occupational therapists!  and great techs!

Question 6

could an occupational therapist give any medicine?

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Medication prescribe: Typically licensed practitioners who are able to prescribe medications if they are  not physicians (M.Ds, D.Os, dentists, podiatrists etc, ) are either licensed practical nurses or physician assistants.  This varies depending on your jurisdiction, some requiring or not physician supervision typically from mds or dos.  I have never heard of occupational or physical therapist prescribing medications.

Question 7

could you explain what is an occupational therapist?

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OT: Occupational therapists treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Question 8

what kind of work do you do as an occupational therapist?

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OT: An ot helps people of all ages to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living & working environments. They help people with disabilities to improve their skills, such as motor functions & reasoning skills. Examples are using computers, cooking, dressing, eating, muscle strength, visual acuity, problem solving, etc.

Question 9

i just wanted to know can occupational therapist work with specific age groups?

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Absolutely: Occupational therapists work with people from early childhood to senior citizens.

Question 10

how much time would you study to become a occupational therapist and what will be the course?

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You need a Master's.: After getting a Bachelor's degree (typically four years) you need to get a Master's in Occupational Therapy. But that is not all: you need a a state license for where you want to practice. Many employers want you to have at least one year experience also. Look for a good OT program. The road is long but can be rewarding. My OT friends love what they do to help people.

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