A Day in the Life of a Occupational Therapist Assistant Teacher Back to Top
Not only does an OT’s Assistant help streamline and collaborate on the planning behind the clients program, he/she has the added benefit of conducting face to face interaction with the client. Being able to help a client achieve well-being through motivational feedback and monitoring the process provides gratification and satisfaction on its own. If you think assisting in the occupational therapeutic process is for you, follow the useful links below.
- Work directly with clients or students in completing the exercises and activities established in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
- Oversee the activities to make sure client is performing them correctly
- Provide encouragement and feedback
- Record performance and track progress of client for OT
- Conduct billing records of client and health care provider
Though an OT’s assistant receives most of his/her training on the job, a typical candidate will have at minimum an associates degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or vocational school. In many states a OT assistant must pass a national certification exam. The National Board of Certification in Occupational Therpay (NBCOT) offers two examinations; the Occupation Therapist Registered exam (OTR), and for assistants the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant exam (COTA). Individual states will require different processes for certification, so check out NBCOT’s “Getting Licensed” page for useful information on your state and to become a certified occupational therapist assistant. As of 2006, the median income for an OT’s assistant’s salary was $46,060. The Occupational Outlook Handbook forecasts that Jobs in this industry will grow at a far more rapid rate than the average industry.
Not only does an OT’s Assistant help streamline and collaborate on the planning behind the clients program, he/she has the added benefit of conducting face to face interaction with the client. Being able to help a client achieve well-being through motivational feedback and monitoring the process provides gratification and satisfaction on its own. If you think assisting in the occupational therapeutic process is for you, follow the useful links below.
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