Occupational Therapy Training in Aalen - Leopold, United States - Omega Dynamics

Omega Dynamics

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Leopold, United States

4 weeks ago

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Meredith Sinclair

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As a state-certified occupational therapist, you give your clients a sense of independence through treatment and enable them to improve their quality of life.

This means that you support them through activities and counseling to regain their ability to perform daily tasks in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure after an illness.

You work with people of all ages.

As a prospective occupational therapist, you must meet one of two requirements: a secondary school diploma OR a secondary school diploma and a completed two-year vocational training.

If you want to start the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical Professions during your occupational therapy training, you must also have a technical college entrance qualification or high school diploma.

As an occupational therapist, you should possess empathy and enjoy working with people, be skilled and creative, and have an interest in medical, social, and educational topics.

The work as an occupational therapist can be physically and mentally challenging.

The proof of your physical fitness serves as your own protection before starting your training and is a prerequisite for the training.

As an occupational therapist, you have many job opportunities in various fields, such as:

Rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, health centers
Workshops for people with disabilities
Nursing homes
Occupational therapy practices (employed or self-employed)
Facilities for the care of mentally and emotionally ill individuals
Early intervention centers
Special kindergartens and schools