Visit http://www.mynextmove.org to explore what potential careers a particular postsecondary program or major prepares you to enter. The site has information about current earnings and potential growth in those occupations. You can search careers by keywords, by industry or just tell the system what you like to do. It’s a really cool tool. I completed a career search for “Occupational Therapy Assistant” and here is what I found out:
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Also called:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
What they do:
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
On the job, you would:
- Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities.
- Observe and record patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Accounting software
Computer based training software
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associate’s degree Get started on your career: |
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. $52,040 per year, on average |
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about occupational therapy assistants.