Main description:

A helpful resource that explains occupational therapy for students, clients, families, school counselors, and health professionals, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates provides an understanding of what occupational therapists do to help people function in everyday activities.

Written by esteemed authors Drs. Franklin Stein and Kathlyn Louise Reed, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates explains one of the fastest growing professions in the world. Featuring information on the specific interventions used in daily work, the educational requirements for becoming an occupational therapist, and the clinical settings where occupational therapists work, this book is the perfect introduction to the profession.

Chapters are designed to educate prospective students about occupational therapy as well as the personal qualities needed to be an effective clinician. Detailed information is included with up-to-date facts great for sharing with those interested in this career. A glossary of terms at the conclusion assists students, consumers, and advocates who want to better understand the profession.

Topics include:

Defining occupational therapy
Typical occupational therapy curricula at the professional and assistant levels
Comparing occupational therapy with similar health professions
A short history of occupational therapy
Professional codes of ethics
Occupational therapy clients

The perfect companion book for any aspiring student or interested health professional, Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Prospective Students, Consumers, and Advocates is a great resource for all things occupational therapy.

Contents:

Dedication
Photo Credit
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
Foreword by Charles Christiansen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA
Introduction
Chapter 1 What Is Occupational Therapy?
Chapter 2 Learning About Occupational Therapy
Chapter 3 Typical Curriculums for Master's and Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Chapter 4 Comparing Occupational Therapy to Similar Health Professions
Chapter 5 Becoming an Occupational Therapist
Chapter 6 What Is the History of Occupational Therapy
Chapter 7 Where Do Occupational Therapists Work?
Chapter 8 Personal Characteristics of Occupational Therapists
Chapter 9 Evaluation, Intervention, and Discharge
Chapter 10 Professional Codes of Ethics
Chapter 11 Occupational Therapy Clients
Appendix A What Is It Like to Be an Occupational Therapy Student?
Appendix B State and Jurisdiction Regulation of Occupational Therapy
Appendix C Definition of Occupational Therapy
Appendix D List of Diagnoses and Conditions Seen in Occupational Therapy
Appendix E What Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides Do
Glossary
Bibliography
Index