Being a certified occupational therapy assistant, and engaging through this field for two years, I know this profession is a right fit for me. Therefore, I decide to study further and become an occupational therapist. First of all, this is my passion. I like to work with people and I want to help them as much as I can. I find out occupational therapy has variety of areas that I can contribute my part to society, such as psychology, physical or even emotional disabling. Moreover, I enjoy to work in
In this assignment the roles that conceptual models and the occupational therapy (OT) process play in OT will be discussed in detail. Examining the many benefits of them and the way in which they are linked to one another will be central in this essay. Without a doubt they are of great importance in the practice of occupational therapy and after studying this piece it will be obvious as to why they are both crucial tools to an occupational therapist (OT). To commence, the OT process and how pivotal
One of the reason why I choose to come to Grace was because it was a place that would challenge me to grow with the Lord and people here to do not take that lightly. Since I was little I grew up going to church and going to Bible studies I had lots of Christian influence within my life. Some of the things that I want to work on while at Grace is trusting in God’s plan more because many times I focus too much of myself and what I want. Being able to live on my own has helped me realize that God is
always have a chance to win back our rafts meaning we can always overcome these challenges or find ways to problem solve and figure out a solution. In addition, since I am working towards a degree in occupational therapy, the activity sparked another representation in my mind which was of a therapy setting where the client is working
Occupational Profile Introduction to Occupational Therapy OT 501 Ryan Hogan One of the first things we do as an occupational therapist is to understand our patient. We perform what is know as an occupational profile. This detail profile is a set of questions that the occupational therapist will ask their new client to gain an understanding of their viewpoint and background. This profile is completed with the use of two main techniques. First the occupational therapist will ask the patient
Occupational therapy Imagine having a horrible stroke. A stroke can causes temporary or permanent paralysis to one side of the body. It can affect ones balance, vision, memory, speech, and cognition so activities of daily living like brushing teeth, combing hair, reaching for a can in the cabinet, speaking proper English, sitting in a chair correctly, etc., become difficult and are forced to be completely relearned. It’s like being completely vulnerable with tasks that come easily to every other
In occupational therapy, therapist use a variety of therapy tools to help patients of all ages adapt to a daily routine. Occupational therapy helps people with things that they have problems with weather it is mentally, physical or behavioral problems. They treat injuries car accidents, head injuries and many more types of injuries. They can also treat many illnesses like Stroke or heart attack sufferers, arthritis, and sclerosis. They disabled patients through the helpful use of everyday activities
My personal essay about Occupational Therapy will cover my understanding of the job, related experience I have encountered, the characteristics I possess to be successful and why I am pursing Occupational Therapist as a career. The understanding I have of an Occupational Therapist is when patients are experiencing physical, mental, or development difficulties were an Occupational therapist creates treatment plans for each individual’s needs. The Occupational Therapist Assistant carries out the treatment
The importance of accurate assessment in Occupational Therapy, including professional and ethical responsibility. Occupational therapy is a client-centered health profession which uses occupation to promote health and well-being. The primary goal of occupational therapy, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association, is to support and enable “health and participation in life through engagement in occupation”. Occupational therapists work with people and communities to improve their ability
Translation, face and content validity and inter-rater, intra-rater and test- retest reliability of persian version of"child initiated pretend play assessment" for Iranian children Background and Aim: The play is a complex concept unlike its appearance. This caused others to use play assessment to check other skills. But it's important itself. The play has a cognitive basis and is a potential source for assessment of academic skills. Assessing pretends play - which occurs in 18 months to 6 year