What is "occupational therapy?"

Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping individuals of all ages who are limited by an injury, disorder, or disease participate independently in meaningful activities.  Occupational therapists (OTs) work on the rehabilitation team in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, private clinics, community, and home health settings.  Specific areas they address include: self care, home maintenance, work, school performance, and leisure.  OTs work hand in hand with physical therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, nurses, and doctors. 

 

To find out more information about occupational therapy, you can visit the following sites:

American Occupational Therapy Association

Illinois Occupational Therapy Association

Missouri Occupational Therapy Association

Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine 

The Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis has been around since 1918.  Since then, it has come to be known as the third best occupational therapy program in the United States as reported by U.S. News and World Reports.  They teach their students the importance of treating the whole individual using a client-centered and evidence based approach.  They offer a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) as well as a clinical doctorate (OTD) program.  Students not only gain the necessary information to practice occupational therapy, but also valuable experience in research, community outreach, and the opportunity to interact with a variety of specialized medical professionals. 

 

To find out more about Washington University's Program in Occupational Therapy, or other programs at Washington University, you can visit the following websites:

Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis