Occupational TherapyAbigail Gaines

Occupational Therapy (OT) originally began to treat the mentally ill 100 BCE

Asclepiades, a Greek physician, introduced a humane way to treat patients with mental illnesses. Therapeutic baths, massage, and exercise

14th Century This type of treatment completely disappeared because it

was considered dangerous to society 18th Century

Philippe Pinel and Johann Reil developed a new method of treatment – Moral Treatment and Occupation Following the Civil War, this treatment method disappeared

History

18th Century Continued Susan Tracy

Treated patients using similar principles to the “Moral Treatment and Occupation”

March 15, 1917 The National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy was

found. Now this organization is known as The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

World War I The move from treating just mentally ill patients to treating

patients with physical disabilities happened during this time This is because many soldiers were injured in battle, which left

them with disabilities OT quickly became more aligned with organized medicine,

creating a more scientific approach to the this field of medicine

History Continued

OT is defined as: “A form of therapy based on engagement in meaningful

activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning.”

OT deals with individuals from all ages Helps children with disabilities to participate in school Helps individuals recover from injury or surgery to regain

skills Helps older adults who are dealing with physical and

cognitive changes OT focuses on a holistic perspective

Meaning that the focus is on adapting the environment to fit the person

What is OT?

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the potential growth of employment is projected to grow 27% from 2014-2024

There will be a high need for occupational therapists in the future as the older generation ages and people are remaining active later in life

Growth Potential

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median yearly wage was $80,150 and $38.54 per hour for 2015 This is for fully licensed occupational therapists who

have a Master’s degree and who are licensed The lowest 10% earned less than $53,250 The highest 10% earned more than $116,030 Salaries depend upon the industries in which

occupational therapists work Nursing Care Facilities -- $88,780 Offices of physical, occupational & speech therapists

-- $82,610 Hospitals -- $80,250 Elementary & secondary schools -- $69,460

Salary Range

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) A bachelor’s degree and 20 hours of prerequisite

coursework GRE scores submitted at time of application Must complete 30 hours specifically in OT 3 reference forms

1 from OT practitioner who supervised work experience 2 from major advisors or professors

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA Tuition

$8,061 per semester for in-state tuition

Graduate Programs

University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better Completed all prerequisites 3 reference forms

1 letter of recommendation from an OT practitioner 2 from others who know the applicant well

Statement of Purpose Reflective Statement Experience List of therapy practice sites Tuition

17,581 per semester for out-of-state

Graduate Programs

Prerequisites MUSC

Human Anatomy with lab

Human Physiology with lab

Statistics Lifespan Human

Development Abnormal Psychology Sociology/Anthropology

UNC: Chapel Hill Fixed

Human Anatomy with lab

Human Physiology with lab

Abnormal Psychology Statistics

Flexible Human/Individual

Behavior Modes of Reasoning Social Institutions &

Systems

Social Like working with others to

help them learn and grow Helping and being of

service to others Investigative

Like to observe, learn, and investigate problems

Develop new ideas Conventional

Like to work with data Has a strong attention to

detail

Skills/Qualities

Have good communication skills Listen and talk to patients about problems or

concerns Like to solve problems

Work with patients to solve the problems they have with activities of daily living

Enjoy working with children and older adults Have patience and compassion Very organized

Able to organize and arrange materials in an effective manner for convenience

Why Occupational Therapy Is For Me

"About Occupational Therapy." AOTA. The American Occupational Therapy Association, n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2016.

"Admissions Requirements for MUSC." Admissions Requirements. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Aug. 2016.

"Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy." MS Program in Occupational Therapy -. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2016.

"The History of Occupational Therapy." How Has Occupational Therapy Changed Over the Years Comments. St.

Katherine University, 2015. Web. 29 Aug. 2016. "Occupational Therapy." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster,

n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2016. "Summary of Occupational Therapy." U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 30 Aug. 2016.

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