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Occupational therapy enables people to achieve health, wellbeing and life satisfaction through participation in occupation. Occupational therapists help people to overcome physical, psychological or social problems arising from illness or disability, by concentrating on what they are able to achieve, rather than on their disabilities. They look at their client’s difficulties in terms of their lifestyle and environment. For example, he or she might have problems with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing or cooking, or might need help with getting back to work after an accident. Together with the client, the occupational therapist would write a treatment plan, based on the client’s own needs and expectations. They then provide whatever help is needed, whether practical advice about disability equipment, teaching personal coping strategies or using activities to stimulate and re-engage the clients into everyday activities.
Training and Career InformationEntry requirementsThere are a variety of approved occupational therapy degree courses in the UK ranging from 3 and 4 year full-time courses, 4 year part-time and/or in-service course to a 2 year accelerated course (for those with a relevant first degree). For further, more detailed information about a career in occupational therapy get in touch with the College of Occupational Therapists, contact details given below. College of Occupational Therapists (COT) Further informationNHS careers on 0845 60 60 655
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