Occupational therapy : a guide for prospective students, consumers, and advocates

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    • Stein, Franklin
    • Reed, Kathlyn L.

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Occupational therapy : a guide for prospective students, consumers, and advocates

Franklin Stein, Kathlyn Louise Reed

SLACK Incorporated, [2021]

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "A helpful resource that explains occupational therapy for students, clients, families, school counselors, and health professionals, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates provides an understanding of what occupational therapists do to help people function in everyday activities. Written by esteemed authors Drs. Franklin Stein and Kathlyn Louise Reed, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates explains one of the fastest growing professions in the world. Featuring information on the specific interventions used in daily work, the educational requirements for becoming an occupational therapist, and the clinical settings where occupational therapists work, this book is the perfect introduction to the profession. Chapters are designed to educate prospective students about occupational therapy as well as the personal qualities needed to be an effective clinician. Detailed information is included with up-to-date facts great for

Contents of Works

  • What Is Occupational Therapy?
  • Learning About Occupational Therapy
  • Typical Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Curriculum (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), and COTA (MATC-Milwaukee)
  • Comparing Occupational Therapy to Similar Health Professions
  • Becoming an Occupational Therapist
  • What Is the History of Occupational Therapy?
  • Where Do Occupational Therapists Work?
  • Personal Characteristics of Occupational Therapists
  • Evaluation, Intervention, and Discharge
  • Professional Code of Ethics
  • Occupational Therapy Clients

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Description

A helpful resource that explains occupational therapy for students, clients, families, school counselors, and health professionals, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates provides an understanding of what occupational therapists do to help people function in everyday activities. Written by esteemed authors Drs. Franklin Stein and Kathlyn Louise Reed, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates explains one of the fastest growing professions in the world. Featuring information on the specific interventions used in daily work, the educational requirements for becoming an occupational therapist, and the clinical settings where occupational therapists work, this book is the perfect introduction to the profession. Chapters are designed to educate prospective students about occupational therapy as well as the personal qualities needed to be an effective clinician. Detailed information is included with up-to-date facts great for sharing with those interested in this career. A glossary of terms at the conclusion assists students, consumers, and advocates who want to better understand the profession. Topics include: Defining occupational therapy Typical occupational therapy curricula at the professional and assistant levels Comparing occupational therapy with similar health professions A short history of occupational therapy Professional codes of ethics Occupational therapy clients The perfect companion book for any aspiring student or interested health professional, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates is a great resource for all things occupational therapy.

Table of Contents

Dedication Photo Credit Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface Foreword by Charles Christiansen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Occupational Therapy? Chapter 2 Learning About Occupational Therapy Chapter 3 Typical Curriculums for Master's and Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapy Chapter 4 Comparing Occupational Therapy to Similar Health Professions Chapter 5 Becoming an Occupational Therapist Chapter 6 What Is the History of Occupational Therapy Chapter 7 Where Do Occupational Therapists Work? Chapter 8 Personal Characteristics of Occupational Therapists Chapter 9 Evaluation, Intervention, and Discharge Chapter 10 Professional Codes of Ethics Chapter 11 Occupational Therapy Clients Appendix A What Is It Like to Be an Occupational Therapy Student? Appendix B State and Jurisdiction Regulation of Occupational Therapy Appendix C Definition of Occupational Therapy Appendix D List of Diagnoses and Conditions Seen in Occupational Therapy Appendix E What Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides Do Glossary Bibliography Index

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