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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

To pursue a career as an occupational therapist, several steps are essential for success. Key among these are gaining research experience, which is crucial for both graduate school applications and the research component of occupational therapy education.

How to Become an Occupational Therapist

How to Become an Occupational Therapist

Choose a Setting

Teletherapy
Travel therapy
Administration/Academia
Mental Health
Home Health
Acute Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Pediatrics
School System
Inpatient Nursing Home
Outpatient

Community Service

Demonstrate evidence of helping those in need
Help the elderly with household duties
Volunteer in a nursing home
Volunteer in a food bank
Demonstrate evidence of advocating for occupational therapy in your community or campus
Demonstrate evidence of working with people with special needs

Pre-requisite Courses

Complete Sociology or Anthropology
Complete General Psychology
Complete Biology I and II with labs (depending on school)
Complete a course in advanced writing
Complete a statistics course
Complete Medical Terminology (1-3 credits depending on school)
Complete Developmental Psychology
Complete Abnormal Psychology
Complete Physics I with lab or Kinesiology with lab (depending on school)
Complete Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs

License and Certification

Obtain certification in specialty areas you want to be trained in
Assistive technology
Seating and mobility
Autism therapy
Brain injury rehabilitation
Diabetes education
Industrial rehabilitation
Kinesio taping
Low vision therapy
Stroke rehabilitation
Sensory integration
Aquatic therapy
Neonatal therapy
Hippotherapy
Hand therapy
Complete continuing education requirements to keep license
Obtain licensure for the state you desire to practice in
Pass NBCOT exam upon graduation from a MSOT or OTD program

Research Experiences

This will help with graduate school applications and give experience for the research you are required to conduct as an OT student
Conduct your own research
Work with a professor on any project they may be working on

Standardized Tests

Take the CASper Assessment if required by school
Take the GRE

Observation Experiences

Maintain good professionalism and build relationships
Shadow a licensed occupational therapist in at least 2-3 settings

Education

MSOT or OTD degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution
OTD offers the ability to teach and work in administration
Both are acceptable at this time for entry-level practitioners
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Common choices include Psychology, Biology, and Exercise Science
Can be in any desired field
High school diploma or GED

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