Occupational Therapy FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT Created by: Kelly Smith

What is Occupational Therapy?  A form of therapy for those recuperating from either a physical or mental illness by using rehabilitation techniques to help them get back to their everyday life activities

Occupational Therapy in the 1700’s?  Occupational Therapy a new profession? NO  It was created back in the 1700’s when the mentally ill were treated as prisoners rather then members of society  2 men sought out to change this, Phillipe Pinel and William Tuke  It was called Moral Treatment and Occupation.  Occupational Therapy a new profession? NO  It was created back in the 1700’s when the mentally ill were treated as prisoners rather then members of society  2 men sought out to change this, Phillipe Pinel and William Tuke  It was called Moral Treatment and Occupation.

Moral Treatment and Occupation  Patients were treated with kindness and consideration  They were given literature, music, exercise and relaxing activities to relieve stress  Helped improve the activities of daily life (now called ADL’s)  Patients were treated with kindness and consideration  They were given literature, music, exercise and relaxing activities to relieve stress  Helped improve the activities of daily life (now called ADL’s)

OT  Considered the “golden years” for Moral Treatment and Occupation in hospitals  Arts and crafts were widely recognized and used as treatments for relaxation and stress  This was a start to a new approach in occupational therapy  Considered the “golden years” for Moral Treatment and Occupation in hospitals  Arts and crafts were widely recognized and used as treatments for relaxation and stress  This was a start to a new approach in occupational therapy

OT in the 1900’s  After the civil war occupational therapy seemed to disappear, until the 1900’s when a nurse named Susan Tracey began to teach other nurses the specialty which is known as an occupational nurse.  By 1917 The National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy was founded, now know as the American Occupational Therapy Association  It was then that OT became a more organized medicine and had more of a scientific approach to this field of study  After the civil war occupational therapy seemed to disappear, until the 1900’s when a nurse named Susan Tracey began to teach other nurses the specialty which is known as an occupational nurse.  By 1917 The National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy was founded, now know as the American Occupational Therapy Association  It was then that OT became a more organized medicine and had more of a scientific approach to this field of study

OT in the 1900’s continued  Then the wars hit and OT took off into full force by treating and rehabilitating injured soldiers  It continued to grow, they were now treating not only the mentally ill, but patients who severed their spinal cords, people who have had strokes, or terrible accidents.  Also treating diseases like cerebral palsy, autism, and down syndrome  Then the wars hit and OT took off into full force by treating and rehabilitating injured soldiers  It continued to grow, they were now treating not only the mentally ill, but patients who severed their spinal cords, people who have had strokes, or terrible accidents.  Also treating diseases like cerebral palsy, autism, and down syndrome

OT Today  Occupation is the main purpose of the profession  Occupational therapist are every where and working in many different environments  Working with a number of different types of patients  It is ever evolving and growing depending on the social environment around us, and all the new things to come  Occupation is the main purpose of the profession  Occupational therapist are every where and working in many different environments  Working with a number of different types of patients  It is ever evolving and growing depending on the social environment around us, and all the new things to come

Duties of an Occupational Therapist  Find out what matters to the patient and what they want to accomplish  observe them in daily activities, observe their home life and work life based on the patient’s health needs  Demonstrate exercises based on patient’s needs  Teach family how to accommodate for the patient  Recommend special equipment, such as wheel chairs, braces and eating aids and demonstrate how to use them.  Assist in every day activities based on the patient’s disabilities and show them how to accommodate activities that they may have a hard time completing.  Find out what matters to the patient and what they want to accomplish  observe them in daily activities, observe their home life and work life based on the patient’s health needs  Demonstrate exercises based on patient’s needs  Teach family how to accommodate for the patient  Recommend special equipment, such as wheel chairs, braces and eating aids and demonstrate how to use them.  Assist in every day activities based on the patient’s disabilities and show them how to accommodate activities that they may have a hard time completing.

Where can you find Occupational Therapists?  Hospitals  Mental Health Centers  Physicians offices  Rehabilitation centers  Schools and education centers  The clients home  In research labs  Work environments  Assisted Living Homes  Hospitals  Mental Health Centers  Physicians offices  Rehabilitation centers  Schools and education centers  The clients home  In research labs  Work environments  Assisted Living Homes

What Type of Patients Do OT’s Treat?  Mentally Ill  Children with development disabilities or disease  Patients with injuries  Cerebral Palsy  Autism  Down Syndrome  Patients who have had strokes  Spinal cord injuries  Patients who are paralyzed  People with drug and alcohol addictions  Elderly patients  People of any age who need help with daily occupations  Mentally Ill  Children with development disabilities or disease  Patients with injuries  Cerebral Palsy  Autism  Down Syndrome  Patients who have had strokes  Spinal cord injuries  Patients who are paralyzed  People with drug and alcohol addictions  Elderly patients  People of any age who need help with daily occupations

What a Typical Day For an OT Looks Like   Most OT’s are on their feet for about 8-10 hours a day, this obviously varies depending on where you chose to work  They also lift and support patients throughout the day  It is a very active and hands on profession   Most OT’s are on their feet for about 8-10 hours a day, this obviously varies depending on where you chose to work  They also lift and support patients throughout the day  It is a very active and hands on profession

What Do You Need to Become an OT?  Bachelor’s and Masters degree  It is not yet required to have a doctorate degree to practice but could change in the near future  After graduating from an Accredited Program by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education, you must take and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam  Then you must complete supervised field work, that takes 24 weeks  After that, you obtain your license  You need to be compassionate and caring  You need to have patience and perseverance  You need to not give up on yourself and your patients  Lastly, time and dedication  Bachelor’s and Masters degree  It is not yet required to have a doctorate degree to practice but could change in the near future  After graduating from an Accredited Program by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education, you must take and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam  Then you must complete supervised field work, that takes 24 weeks  After that, you obtain your license  You need to be compassionate and caring  You need to have patience and perseverance  You need to not give up on yourself and your patients  Lastly, time and dedication

OT Master’s Degree Programs in the Area  Temple University-Philadelphia, PA  Philadelphia University (Weekend program)-Philadelphia,PA  Jefferson University-Philadelphia, PA  University of the Sciences-Philadelphia, PA  Richard Stockton College of New Jersey-Galloway Twp., NJ  Temple University-Philadelphia, PA  Philadelphia University (Weekend program)-Philadelphia,PA  Jefferson University-Philadelphia, PA  University of the Sciences-Philadelphia, PA  Richard Stockton College of New Jersey-Galloway Twp., NJ

Salaries for Occupational Therapists  The median salary for an OT as of 2013 is $76,940  The highest paid OT’s are around $109,380  75 th percentile are $91,600  25 th percentile are $63,580 Occupational therapists who work for home health care services are generally paid higher  The median salary for an OT as of 2013 is $76,940  The highest paid OT’s are around $109,380  75 th percentile are $91,600  25 th percentile are $63,580 Occupational therapists who work for home health care services are generally paid higher

American Occupational Therapy Association  Founded in 1917 (see earlier slide )  AOTA has 50,000 members including OT’s, OT assistants and OT students  It educates the public and helps to advance the profession by providing resources  It ensures the quality of occupational therapy and promotes the profession development of its members.  Founded in 1917 (see earlier slide )  AOTA has 50,000 members including OT’s, OT assistants and OT students  It educates the public and helps to advance the profession by providing resources  It ensures the quality of occupational therapy and promotes the profession development of its members.

Goals of AOTA  Mission statement:” The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. (AOTA Website  Vision statement: The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. (AOTA Website  Centennial Vision: We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs. (AOTA Website  Mission statement:” The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. (AOTA Website  Vision statement: The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. (AOTA Website  Centennial Vision: We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs. (AOTA Website

Benefits of AOTA  Even as a student you can become a member of the AOTA for $75 dollars a year  If you are interested in a career in Occupational Therapy becoming a member will only help you out in the future.  Look at the attached web address below to see all the memberships and benefits that they offer:  Even as a student you can become a member of the AOTA for $75 dollars a year  If you are interested in a career in Occupational Therapy becoming a member will only help you out in the future.  Look at the attached web address below to see all the memberships and benefits that they offer:

And becomes everyone always asks…  What is the difference between OT and PT?  Upper extremities vs. Lower extremities  OT’s work more on the upper body and help with the learning of everyday activities  PT’s treat injuries based off of exercise prescription “Physical therapy teaches people how to walk, and occupational therapy teaches them how to dance.” (  What is the difference between OT and PT?  Upper extremities vs. Lower extremities  OT’s work more on the upper body and help with the learning of everyday activities  PT’s treat injuries based off of exercise prescription “Physical therapy teaches people how to walk, and occupational therapy teaches them how to dance.” (

Why OT is so rewarding  Below are a list of quotes from OT’s about why they love doing what they do, I encourage you to check out the website as well! ot-club/home/members-quoteshttps://sites.google.com/a/rams.colostate.edu/pre- ot-club/home/members-quotes  "I love seeing the satisfaction and happiness on someone's face when they do something they thought at one time they wouldn't do. I love being that person that helps someone accomplish their goal.“  "OT is helping people help themselves; helping them overcome the barriers preventing them from living life to the fullest.“  "OT to me is the beauty of watching a person achieve life all over again“  Below are a list of quotes from OT’s about why they love doing what they do, I encourage you to check out the website as well! ot-club/home/members-quoteshttps://sites.google.com/a/rams.colostate.edu/pre- ot-club/home/members-quotes  "I love seeing the satisfaction and happiness on someone's face when they do something they thought at one time they wouldn't do. I love being that person that helps someone accomplish their goal.“  "OT is helping people help themselves; helping them overcome the barriers preventing them from living life to the fullest.“  "OT to me is the beauty of watching a person achieve life all over again“

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