Occupational therapy assistants help occupational therapists provide treatments and procedures to clients.
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- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Health Science
What do they typically do
- Guide clients in therapeutic activities, such as exercises to improve motor skills and functional abilities
- Lead children who have disabilities in play activities that promote coordination, socialization, and meeting developmental milestones
- Teach clients new ways of accomplishing everyday tasks
- Instruct clients in the use of special equipment—for example, showing a client with Parkinson's disease how to use adaptive devices to simplify meal preparation
- Record clients' progress, report to occupational therapists, and do other administrative tasks
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +3.1%
Job Openings 258
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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