Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists must receive a master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college institution. All therapists must pass a national board exam to ensure clinical expertise and all occupational therapists are licensed in the state in which they practice.
Some examples of issues that an occupational therapist will treat via evidence-based interventions:
Decreased balance, safety, ability, quality, consistency and aerobic endurance with
ADLs/IADLs (i.e. Bathing, dressing, grooming, Meal planning/preparation, household tasks)
Activity or environment modification
Adaptive equipment
Caregiver training, med management.