Description
*Printable online certificate available upon completion of course* Do you want to be an agent of change and make a true difference in a person's quality of life?Do you want to find out if Occupational Therapy is the right career choice for you?The primary objective in the profession of occupational therapy is to empower individuals across different life challenges and circumstances, enabling people to participate in activities, functions, routines and other things they want or need to do. In this field you will encounter people from all walks of life struggling with various types of disabilities and impairments, whether physical or cognitive. I will guide you through the arsenal of strategies and techniques you can implement in order to provide pragmatic solutions and positive outcomes for your clients. What You'll LearnEssential Skills Required of Occupational TherapistContrast Between Working With Children VS AdultsPhysiology FundamentalsDevelopmental DisordersDSM-5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual)Physical Impairments Management & Leadership SkillsProfessional Development Client's DevelopmentTherapeutic ProcessEthical StandardsAnd, much, much more! The type of demographic you will be engaging with will greatly vary from the elderly population, young adults, and even children. Life altering circumstances can happen at any point in a person's life! Freak accident, tragic slip and fall, workplace injury, congenital disease or the onset of a novel ailment. Everyone is susceptible to tragedy that can cause permanent and life changing impediments, which need to be addressed through occupational therapy. Muhammad Ali is a world renowned boxer and arguably one of the greatest at his craft, and due to the nature of the boxing profession he suffered from life altering injuries, which impaired his control of movement, balance and he displayed uncontrolled shaking. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at only 42 years of age! Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. This goes to show everyone whether of great stature or small can have their life drastically altered at any point in time of their lives irrespective of socioeconomic status, background, and achievements, etc. Hence, the need more then ever for occupational therapists! This course will serve as a stepping stone for your future academic pursuits, career path, and guide you through everything you need to know in this field. Considered the helping profession, if you're looking for a career path that can help bring true transformative change in a person's life, then this may be your vocation. BUY NOW!
