1. Occupational Therapy
By: Iliana Alfaro and Michelle Minson

2. What a typical day looks like?

3. Eating
Sleeping
Toileting
Showering
Driving
Playing
Dressing
Writing
Reading
Communicating
The list is endless!

4. Why being an OT practitioner is a great career choice?
Work in various of settings (anywhere around the world)
The career is increasing (more jobs)
Use creativity
Use cool gadgets or make them
Different things to do every day
Change people's lives
Much more!

5. Educational Background to be an Occupational Therapist

6. Educational Background to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Need an Associates Degree from an accredited program (2 years) and pass the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

7. Occupational Therapy Aides
Need a High School diploma
CPR and Basic Life Support Certifications may be required
Training
OT aides do not need to pass an exam
It is a good starting point
Helps prepare treatment area, equipment, materials, patient (pushing a w/c), clerical tasks such as setting appointments, answering phones, help clients with billing information.
Can not perform treatment on client!

8. Salaries

9. Job Outlook
Occupational Therapist are expected to grow by 29% from now-2022 based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

10. Schools in Utah
Occupational therapist- 3 year entry level Master's Degree in the University of Utah. Requirements are a bachelor's degree.
Occupational therapy assistant- 2 year accredited program for a Associate's Degree in Salt Lake Community College. Requirements are general courses

11. Experiences and questions?