Careers in occupational therapy

1. Careers
In
Occupational Therapy
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Institutes
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2. Introduction
Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment
and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the
daily living and work skills of people with a physical,
mental, or cognitive disorder. Occupational
therapists also focus much of their work on
identifying and eliminating environmental barriers
to independence and participation in daily
activities. Occupational therapy is a client-centered
practice that places emphasis on the progress
towards the client's goals.
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3. Eligibility
To be eligible for joining a Degree / Certificate course
in Occupational Therapy, one has to be 10+2 pass
with physics, chemistry and biology / mathematics as
the main subjects, at this level.
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4. Job Prospects
The demand for occupational therapists in social
service and health sector is growing and strong.
Some government organizations recruit candidates
for the position of Occupational Therapist on
contract basis as well in addition to permanent
recruitment. Candidates can gain some experience
by joining these types of contractual jobs and they
can start their own clinic at the end of the contract
period of employment.
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5. Institutes
Aligarh School of Nursing, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation – AIIPMR, Mumbai, Maharashtra
C.M.J. University, Shillong, Meghalaya
Ganga Sheel School of Nursing, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
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