Careers in Psychology: Occupational Therapy

Welcome to our latest video where we explore the rewarding career of occupational therapy. This presentation, created by amazing undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Sonny Ham, Ava Koger, and Hanna Lewie), provides an overview of what it takes to become an occupational therapist and the impact they have on individuals across the lifespan.
In this video, we'll discuss:
The role and responsibilities of an occupational therapist.
Steps to become an occupational therapist, including educational requirements and licensure.
The projected growth and job outlook for the field.
Various work environments where occupational therapists can be employed.
Salary expectations and factors influencing earnings.
Tips for undergraduate students to enhance their marketability in the field of occupational therapy.
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References:
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (n.d.). 10 tips for undergraduates choosing occupational therapy. Retrieved from www.utc.edu/health-education-...
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (n.d.). What is occupational therapy? Retrieved from www.utc.edu/health-education-...
Best Colleges. (n.d.). How to become an occupational therapist. Retrieved from www.bestcolleges.com/healthca...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Job outlook, work environment, pay: Occupational therapists. Retrieved from www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/oc...
Salary.com. (n.d.). Occupational therapist salary in the United States. Retrieved from www.salary.com/research/salar...