Occupational Therapy Master’s Degree
A person who wants to become an occupational therapist in the United States or Canada must have at least a Master’s degree to do so. The program allows students to develop the skills they need to work with people who need help with daily living functions due to physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities as the result of a disorder or an injury.
This program will appeal to those people who have an aptitude for science, along with an ability to think creatively to come up with solutions to the challenges their clients face. Good listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for success in this field. Examples of the kinds of courses you will be taking as part of this program:
• Analysis and Adaptation of Occupations
• Communication and Professional Relations
• Human Anatomy
• Lifespan Development from an Occupational Perspective
• Orientation to the Occupational Therapy Profession
• Physical Considerations in Facilitating Occupational Performance
• Planning and Intervention in Occupational Therapy
• Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy
Career Options
Along with setting up a private practice, a qualified occupational therapist can choose to work in any of these environments:
• Consultation services
• Country or community health centers
• Independent living centers
• Nursing homes
• Psychiatric clinics
• Public and private hospitals
• Rehabilitation units (medical, vocational, psychiatric)
• Research institutions
• Schools
• Workplace health and safety units
