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The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the job outlook for occuptional therapists.
Employment is expected to grow much faster than average. Job opportunities should be good, especially for occupational therapists treating the elderly.
Employment change. Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase by 26 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. The increasing elderly population will drive growth in the demand for occupational therapy services. The demand for occupational therapists should continue to rise as a result of the increasing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapy services. Older persons have an increased incidence of heart attack and stroke, which will spur demand for therapeutic services. Growth in the population 75 years and older-an age group that suffers from high incidences of disabling conditions-also will increase demand for therapeutic services. In addition, medical advances now enable more patients with critical problems to survive-patients who ultimately may need extensive therapy. However, growth may be dampened by the impact of Federal legislation imposing limits on reimbursement for therapy services.
Hospitals will continue to employ a large number of occupational therapists to provide therapy services to acutely ill inpatients. Hospitals also will need occupational therapists to staff their outpatient rehabilitation programs.
Employment growth in schools will result from the expansion of the school-age population and the federally funded extension of services for disabled students. Therapists will be needed to help children with disabilities prepare to enter special education programs.
Job prospects. Job opportunities should be good for licensed occupational therapists in all settings, particularly in acute hospital, rehabilitation, and orthopedic settings because the elderly receive most of their treatment in these settings. Occupational therapists with specialized knowledge in a treatment area also will have increased job prospects. Driver rehabilitation, training for the elderly, and ergonomic consulting are emerging practice areas for occupational therapy.
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What is Pre-Occupational Therapy?
Pre-occupational therapy is a group of classes that are taken at the university level before classes can begin for occupational therapy. A person taking classes in pre occupational therapy, can work as an occupational therapy assistant.
When was Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy created?
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy was created in 1993.
When was American Occupational Therapy Association created?
American Occupational Therapy Association was created in 1917.
When was Occupational Therapy in Health Care created?
Occupational Therapy in Health Care was created in 1984.
What has the author Elizabeth Cara written?
Elizabeth Cara has written: 'Psychosocial occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation 'Psychosocial occupational therapy in clinical practice' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation
What has the author Marilyn B Cole written?
Marilyn B. Cole has written: 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational Therapy, Methods, Occupational therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Group psychotherapy, Social groups 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Group psychotherapy, Small groups, Social groups
Who is the patron saint of occupational therapy?
There is no patron saint of occupational therapy.
What has the author Gary Kielhofner written?
Gary Kielhofner has written: 'Conceptual foundations of occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy 'Health Through Occupation' 'A Model of Human Occupation' -- subject(s): Models, Psychological, Occupational therapy, Psychological Models
What has the author Kathlyn L Reed written?
Kathlyn L. Reed has written: 'Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy' -- subject(s): Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals, Occupational therapy 'Models of practice in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Models, Theoretical, Occupational therapy, Theoretical Models
Do you have to have a bachelor's degree to get into occupational therapy?
A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for entry into the field
How much does it cost to study Occupational therapy?
I study occupational therapy at the moment and it is free because the NHS pays for us to study it.
Which is more successful in school systems occupational therapy or physical therapy?
As they address two different areas (occupational therapy- the tasks of living, physical therapy- functioning as it relates to mobility)- there is no quantifiable answer to that question.
