Alternate Choices to Physical Therapy as a Career?
Question by zcall27: alternate choices to physical therapy as a career? first going into college i wanted to become a physical therapist. I still do, but my grades really don’t meet up with the such high standards to get in to a good pt school. I would like to stay in a health profession, but really wasn’t sure where to go. ive considered physical therapist assistant, but realistically i wouldn’t make enough money and wouldn’t have room to grow. Also maybe occupational therapist, but i don’t know to much about that. im really open to anything. so don’t be afraid to submit any ideas! Also if you have any personal experience with that job, i would like to know why you like it and why you chose it. Read more... ...
I Have a Question on Being an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
Question by Noa Bach: I have a question on being an occupational therapy assistant? I was accepted into the occupational therapy program, someone recommended it to me because I am empathetic, compassionate, and always looking for ways to heal and lessen the suffering of others. I was wondering what I would be doing on a daily basis. Is the program hard? Also would I make a great salary to live very comfortably? The other career I was thinking about is preschool teaching but many people in my family discourage me because they say the pay is low and occupational therapy is better since I have a counseling type persona and I can help people with their problems. Read more... ...
Is It Difficult to Get Into a Good Occupational Therapy Master’s Program?
Question by April: Is it difficult to get into a good Occupational Therapy Master’s program? I am very interested in Occupational Therapy as a career, but I am concerned that OT’s growing popularity will make it difficult to get into a good Master’s program (I am particularly interested in USC). I am currently a sophomore at a prestigious university with a 3.97 GPA, and it is feasible for me to take all of the prerequisites before starting the Master’s program. Additionally, this summer, I will shadow an OT at a brain injury rehabilitation center. However, I am concerned that I will not be a competitive applicant to OT programs because my major choices (Philosophy and French) are totally unrelated to OT. How difficult is it to get into a top-notch OT school, such as USC? And how much does major choice matter in admissions? Read more... ...
How Do You Go From Being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to Having a Masters in OT?
Question by Joe Larkin: How do you go from being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to having a Masters in OT? I want to go to school to become a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) but I do eventually want to go to school and get my Masters Degree in OT. But for almost all Graduate programs for OT you need some kind of Bachelors Degree. So how can I obtain my bachelors degree in OT? Thank you!!! Best answer: Answer by jannsodyThere are no longer any bachelor’s degree programs in OT. However, there may be combination a bachelor’s/master’s degree program for OT. Read more... ...
How to Become an Occupational Therapist With a Bachelors Degree in Psychology?
Question by .: How to become an Occupational Therapist with a bachelors degree in Psychology? I am very interested in becoming an occupational therapist. What is the best path for me to take if I already have a bachelors degree in psychology. Also, I am in the military and I am 22 years old. Best answer: Read more... ...
What Is the Hourly Wage for a Physical Therapy Assistant?
by The U.S. Army Question by Jordan: what is the hourly wage for a physical therapy assistant? I am a senior in high school and am wondering what the hourly wage is for a physical therapist assistant. i am trying to decide between going to school to become an X-Ray technician or the PTA but would like to know which would be the better choice. i feel i would enjoy both jobs equally so i am deciding based on the money. Best answer: Read more... ...