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Madilyn416 views

If I become an occupational therapist, will I get to choose some of my hours?

#occupational-therapy #therapy

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Lillian762 views

As an occupational therapist what clientele would I have?

Who would need an occupational therapist and where should I look for jobs. I want to know where the demand is coming from. #occupational-therapist #occupational-therapy #physical-therapy #clientele

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Lillian607 views

What are the education requirements to become an occupational therapist?

I am interested in this career but don't fully understand the path I would need to take to get there. #occupational-therapy #career #career-paths #education-requirements

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Logan480 views

How many years should I expect to be in school for to become an occupational therapist?

Looking into occupational therapy #occupational-therapy

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Kristen444 views

What are some other healthcare careers that get over looked?

I would like to be an occupational therapist but I want to be sure that is what I want to do #OT #occupational-therapy

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brandy523 views

what is a recommendation to become a good occupational therapist?

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brandy542 views

what is the most payed position ?

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claudia673 views

What would you consider the most challenging part of being an Occupational therapist assistant?

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claudia474 views

As an Occupational therapist, is it more fulfilling to work with the same patients over a long period of time or traveling to help patients everywhere?

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Maryah543 views

What would be the best major for Occupational Therapy?

#occupational-therapy #major #college-major

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Emilia601 views

What is it like to be in the Occupational Therapist program, is it hard?

How do Occupational Therapist program look like, what do you do in the program? #occupational-therapy

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Nelonna726 views

What degree do I need to become a certified Occupational Therapist?

#therapist #medicine #occupational-therapy #occupational-therapist

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Marvin907 views

How does being a Psychologist affect your own health?

#mental-health #mental-health-counseling #public-health #occupational-therapy #health

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Lauren687 views

Are there any schools that have a merge program from occupational therapy to prosthetic?

Are there any schools that have a merge program from occupational therapy to prosthetic or undergraduate to a master program in prosthetic. #programs #schools #therapy #occupational-therapy #prosthetics

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Elias525 views

How hard is it to get into PT or OT school near Rhode Island?

#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #university-applications

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Elias871 views

Who gets a better pay PT or OT?

#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #health #therapists

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Elias739 views

What are the bests websites for Scholarships for Athletic Training? Physical Therapy? Occupational Therapy?

#athletic-training #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #scholarships #financial-aid

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Elias752 views

What is the difference between physical and occupational therapy?

I'm pursuing a BS in Athletic Training with a concentration in Exercise Science. #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy

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Ngoc1012 views

How many years of schooling do you need to become an occupational therapist?

I do not mind spending a lot of time in college for a career of my choice but I do want to know how much schooling is necessary to become an occupational therapist? What sort of test would also be encountered through this endeavor? #medical-school #years #classes #occupational-therapy #occupational-medicine

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Ngoc687 views

What college classes do you need to take to become an occupational therapist?

I want to study medicine in college but I am still indecisive. I was thinking of becoming an occupational therapist because it is a field of work that I am interested in. I am unsure of the type of classes I need in take in order to achieve becoming an occupational therapist. #medicine #occupational-therapy #college-major #what-classes-to-take

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Rebekah618 views

How can I best #pursue #specializing in an area of #occupational therapy?

My aim for a career is #occupational #therapy. I also am intrigued by #specializing in it. I would like to know if there is an #efficient, direct #process by which I can follow as a #guideline in order to achieve this. #occupational-therapy

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Faith952 views

What does an Occupational Therapist's average day look like?

I would like to confirm that every day is not going to be the same because I do not want to have career where every day is the exact same. I want each day to have it is own experiences. #OT #occupational-therapy

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Kimberly655 views

Should I minor in something business related if I am considering trying to start my own occupational therapy practice?

I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in psychology and am on the path to becoming an occupational therapist. I would like to apply for OT masters programs after I obtain my bachelors degree. However, because I am possibly considering the idea of trying to start my own OT practice, I want to know if I should minor in a degree that is business related while still in undergrad. If I should, what would be the best minor/pathway to pursue and how else could I utilize it in occupational therapy? I have had an interest in learning more about business anyhow, but I do not want to minor in something that might not apply to what I do later. #occupational-therapy #

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Rebecca614 views

Is grad school worth it?

What are the pros and cons of grad school? I'm thinking about majoring in occupational therapy- with that major, how seriously should I be thinking about grad school? #graduate-school #occupational-therapy

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Rebecca818 views

Will therapy be a good fit for me?

I've had a hard time deciding on a major, and I think I want to be an occupational therapist, but I don't know for sure if that's what's best for me. What qualities should most therapists have? #therapy #college-major #occupational-therapy

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Katie1898 views

What tools and equipment do occupational therapists use?

What tools/ equipment do they use #tools #equipment #occupational #therapists #occupational-therapy

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Karen999 views

Would it be better to obtain an undergraduate and graduate degree separately or together in a single program?

I am a high school student going into my senior year and can't decide which program route I should go into. Over the summer, I have discovered my passion for the occupational therapy field and the good that comes out of it. Knowing very well that I want to major in that study, I started looking into universities that offer an occupational therapy program. I soon found out that there aren't many colleges that offer an undergraduate program for occupational therapy, solely because it is a field that requires a graduate degree to be licensed. I have found a few colleges that offer a 5-year combined BS/MS program for occupational therapy, but that would mean I would have to sacrifice my opportunity to attend a top school. Should I result to being accepted into a better university, getting a bachelor's in a related major, and then later obtaining my master's of occupational therapy? Or should I stick with the 5-year program in a much lower rank school? What are the differences beside time length to be licensed? #occupational-therapy #college-major #college-degree #bachelor's #masters-degree #masters #undergraduate #graduate-school #university #college

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Karen828 views

How do you find a college that is best fit for you?

I am going into my senior year of high school and need to start preparing for college applications. There are several universities that I have been drawn to, but after doing a ton of research, I could not seem to find a university that offers the whole package. I plan to go into the field of occupational therapy in the future, so when I discovered the 5-year BS/MS OT program, I set my mind on getting into one. Throughout high school, I also focused on maintaining a pretty high GPA to increase my chances in getting accepted into one of the top 30 universities in the United States. Additionally, I am looking into colleges on the East coast so I won't be too far from my family. Of course, recreational facilities, hands-on opportunities, and tuition cost are other big things I look for in a college. To my disclosure, there aren't many options that carry the whole load. When choosing one university, I would have to toss out some of the perks I wanted. How can I find a college that is right for me? #college #university #east-coast #occupational-therapy #gpa #college-selection #college-prep

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Sharon905 views

If you are interested in studying occupational thearpy as a major, but it is not listed in the majors offered at the school can you study it under another major at the school?

There aren't many schools that I have looked into that offer occupational therapy as its own major and I am starting to question if it is its own major. In addition I was wondering if it could fall into other majors/fields of study in college. #occupational-therapy #college-majors #career #what-the-university-offers #what-schools-to-attend

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Klaryssa654 views

How can I pay for classes without financial aid, and without taking out a student loan?

I was denied financial aid, and I do not want to take out a student loan until I am accepted into a program. I am aspiring to become an occupational therapy assistant. I need money to finish my last prerequisite classes until I apply. I cannot afford to pay for the classes with all of my bills. I don't know what to do so I am looking for scholarships. #occupational-therapy , #discouraged,

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Elizabeth 605 views

Do I need to go for my Bachelors or Masters for Occupational Therapy?

I am starting my freshman year of college and I was not given much guidance or really told the difference and how it can help in applying for jobs! #occupational-therapy

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Nicole882 views

What are the best study techniques for online classes?

I am attending online classes and this is my first time in college and I'm more of a hands on learner. #occupational-therapy #e-learning #college #online-learning

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Karen792 views

How would I go about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist?

I am going into my senior year of high school and have recently discovered my passion in the field of pediatric occupational therapy. I am fully aware that I must attend graduate school and obtain at least a master's degree to be licensed in the United States. I have been looking into combined bachelor's and master's programs where I can get both my undergraduate and first level graduate studies done in five years. In my perspective, this type of OT program will be the most beneficial and efficient way for me to prepare for the exam and eventually become licensed. Unfortunately, not many universities or colleges offer a combined BS/MS program for OT or an OT program in general. I worked hard throughout high school in order to maintain a weighted 4.35 GPA. My goal was to attend a top university, but in order to do so, I am risking a critical advancement in my studies. Should I attend a top school and solely get a bachelor's degree (and additionally a master's degree in a separate program) or attend a lower ranking school that offers a 5-year OT program? #occupational-therapy #occupational-health #whichpath #college #college-major #university

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What is the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist?

Im not sure what the difference is. They are similar to me. #healthcare #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy

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Debra882 views

Will graduate programs will down on taking science prerequisites at a different college than your own, such as community college?

Applying to grad programs. #graduate-school #college-admissions #undergraduate #occupational-therapy #college-recruiting

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Debra965 views

Is it worth applying to a joint BS/MS program after already receiving your BA?

Some graduate programs only offer the joint program. They happen to be much longer since they are joint programs. However, many programs only offer a regular MS degree. #psychology #graduate-school #occupational-therapy #masters-degree #speech-pathology

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Debra779 views

If one is not accepted into graduate school, is there a way to find out what the admissions counselors disliked?

Will it be told to you in your rejection email? Or do you have to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor? #graduate-school #graduate #physical-therapist #undergraduate #physical-therapy #masters #occupational-therapy #graduate-programs

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Debra873 views

What are different specialties for one going into a career in occupational therapy?

Going into this field. #science #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #therapists #hospitals #occupational-health

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Debra1142 views

What are the best graduate programs for occupational therapy on the East Coast?

Looking into the field. #healthcare #graduate-school #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy

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Victoria648 views

What type of psychology classes are needed to become an Occupational therapist, and how would that knowledge be applied to the job?

I'm interested in Occupational therapy and I have looked up the course requirements. Abnormal psychology was a required class and I'm curious as to why, and if taking other psychology courses would be beneficial. #occupational-therapy

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What does the average day of an occupational therapist entail?

I'm a student interested in Occupational therapy but unsure of the daily routine of the job. #occupational-therapy

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What is an average day like for an occupation therapist?

One of the careers I'm looking at for the future is Occupational Therapy. To help me decide, I was wondering what an average day at work is like for an occupational therapist. #medicine #science #therapy #occupational-therapy

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Deshona752 views

What is the experience as a occupational therapist?

I'm still trying to decide whether my Interest would be in education or occupational therapy. #occupational-therapy

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Joseph926 views

What 4-year degree is recommended that will not only assist me in the PT master's program but will allow me to be employable in case entry into the Master's Program is delayed.

I am currently a senior in high school. I will graduate on June 11th. I'm torn between two college majors. One course of study is Physcial Therapy. One of my biggest concerns with the PT route is the 4 year degree leading up to the PT Master's Program. I have attended multiple college tours. At each PT session the speaker noted that getting into the PT program is like "fitting through the eye of a needle." I'm up for the challenge but will admit I have concerns about being financial stable while I attempt to "fit through the eye". Suggestions anyone?? #physical-therapist #occupational-therapy

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Rachael 797 views

As an occupational therapist in California, are there options for incorporating the outdoors and nature into OT?

I am currently a COTA. I moved from NY to RI to go back to school for my masters in OT. After I finish my masters degree, I plan on relocating to the west coast, hopefully California. I love the outdoors but in the north east the time to be outside is limited by extreme cold or extreme heat....I would like to know if there are specific options for outdoor therapy or if I have to incorporate it my own creative way. #california #occupational-therapy #physical-therapy #therapy #medicine #hospital-and-health-care

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Dalisha906 views

Would I be able to only stay in the pediatrics field in occupational therapy because I want to work with children? Does that include encouraging them to get physically fit and healthy again?

I originally wanted to be a pediatrician because I love working with kids and I believe that that's what I want to do with my life. I love helping people especially children. I started college as a biology major but after taking courses in Biology, I realized that Biology isn't for me. Many advisors and student I've spoke to me told me that I don't have to be a bio major to be a pediatrician. So, I started considering other things I was really interested in. After taking the Myer Briggs test, I discovered what I already knew, that I love helping, encouraging, and taking care of people and children. So, I got a lot of occupations in the medical field and the education field. The two occupations I'm leaning towards to now are Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy. i just have to find out more about them first. #doctor #pediatrics #occupational-therapy #occupational-health

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Naomi810 views

What makes a good occupational therapist?

I'm looking into occupational therapy as a career and I just want to know if it is the right fit for me. #medicine #occupational-therapy #occupational-health

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Naomi810 views

How competitive will I have to be to get a job?

Is this a growing field? Are there a lot of OTs? #occupational-therapy #occupational-health

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What is the best major and minor to have if you want to go to graduate school for Occupational therapy.

I am asking because I plan to go to school for Occupational therapy but I have no idea what I should major in and you must obtain a bachelor's degree before you can apply for an occupational therapy program. #college #majors #counselor #college-minor #occupational-therapy #majors-and-minors #healthcare-it #occupational-health

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Doris827 views

Which field is needed the most, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy?

I want to be both but cannot chose. I just want to see which one would be better, because I want a job where I know my career is secure. #psychology #physical-therapist #therapy #occupational-therapy

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