Occupational Therapy
Description |
Occupational therapy involves the social, emotional, and physical rehabilitation of people of all ages who are mentally, developmentally, or emotionally challenged. OTs provide patients with activities that aid them in mastering skills necessary to perform tasks at home, work, school, and in the community. The goal is to guide the patient to a life that is as independent, productive and satisfying as possible. Advance Newsmagazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners |
Degree |
OT or MSOT
(Master's Degree program recommended for students who have completed a BA/BS Degree.) OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) |
Program Length |
2 years (MS) |
Professional Schools' Organization | AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) Accredited Occupational Therapy Programs Occupational Therapy Graduate School Programs Occupational Therapy Programs Occupational Therapy Schools |
Application Service |
OTCAS (Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service) |
Academic Admission Requirements | A BA/BS Degree including a minimum of 12 credits in social sciences. Also Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Statistics, Abnormal Psychology and Developmental or Child Psychology. |
Admission Exam |
GRE (Graduate Record Exam) |
Personal Attributes & Experiences | Most OT programs require experience in health care or other related fields. |
Recommendation Letters |
No standard. |