Could you be an occupational therapist?
Want a job that's all about helping people live their best lives? OT could be for you! Find out by taking this quick quiz.
Your dream job would have your working with people of all ages
Helping people learn how to accomplish daily tasks like dressing, bathing, eating and writing sounds rewarding.
You're interested in how the human body works, physical and mental health, and rehabilitation.
English and science are your top two school subjects.
You're really good at explaining concepts and people often come to you for help.
You'd be a great OT!
Hooray! It sounds like we're onto something here and this could be the right career for you.
An OT (occupational therapist) is someone who works with people to improve their physical and mental health. This is often after an injury or illness, and an OT can assist in regaining lost skills and independence. People with developmental delays or who are struggling with everyday activities may also need an OT who can work with them on fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, focus, making environments more accessible, and daily living tasks like dressing, bathing and eating.
If this sounds like an interesting and rewarding study and career path, check out the Careers with STEM: Occupational Therapist Job Kit. It deep dives into this career, shares study and salary insights, shares stories about people working in the industry and lets you know what it takes to make your mark on the job.
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OT might be for you
Ohhh! You should definitely keep OT in mind when making decisions about your future study and career path.
An OT (occupational therapist) is someone who works with people to improve their physical and mental health. This is often after an injury or illness, and an OT can assist in regaining lost skills and independence. People with developmental delays or who are struggling with everyday activities may also need an OT who can work with them on fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, focus, making environments more accessible, and daily living tasks like dressing, bathing and eating.
If this sounds like it could be for you or if you want to know more, check out the Careers with STEM: Occupational Therapist Job Kit here.
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Hmm, it sounds like being an occupational therapist isn't the right career for you.
That's okay though because there are so many other paths to go down, and we're here to help.
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