ok, i want to know someting about occupational therapy assistants (ota) and therapist themselves (ot).
1. is it true that ota's have all the patient care??
2. which is more hands on?
3. r they just equally important??
4. do they have extensive medical knowledge?
PHEW!! that's a mouth full.
thank u everyone! Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) "assist" occupational therapists in providing rehabilitative treatment and exercises to people suffering from physical, mental, emotional, or developmental illnesses or disabilities.
The work is essentially the same as that of an occupational therapist except for patient evaluations and supervisory skills. OTA's also maintain equipment used in therapy, order supplies, and perform other clerical tasks.
Both may specialize in a particular field of concentration as it relates to the lifespan cycle (pediatrics vs. gerontology) and to the various conditions and diagnoses (neurology vs. mental health).
OTA: Most training programs last two years, resulting in an associate of science degree from a community college. The intense curriculum covers courses in medical sciences such as anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, medical diseases, and specialty courses such as daily living skills, therapeutic media, and adaptive equipment
OT's: Beginning of 2007, a master鈥檚 degree or higher is the minimum educational requirement. Occupational therapy coursework includes the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences and the application of occupational therapy theory and skills. The completion of 6 months of supervised fieldwork also is required. OT's can also become self employed
Good site
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos166.htm
Hope this helps Callie |
