Ultimate Guide to Occupational Therapy (OT): Education, Career Pathways, and What to Expect

Occupational therapy is a growing field in which OT professionals help clients maintain their independence and continue doing things they like to do, from cooking to walking the dog.

Whether you're interested in becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or occupational therapist (OT), this guide will help you compare each career path and educational requirements. It will also outline how to get started at St. Catherine University.

What's Inside this Free Guide?

  • What occupational therapy is and how OTs and OTAs work together  
  • The difference between OT roles: education, duties, salary, and job growth 
  • The main occupational therapy practice areas  
  • Real-world examples of occupational therapy in action  
  • Where OT professionals work, practice settings across healthcare  
  • Career pathways: how to become an OTA and how a practicing OTA can become an OT through St. Kate’s bridge program
  • Where the OT career path can take you, specializations and certifications 
  • How to finance your education  
  • St. Kate's OTA and OT Bridge program details, accreditation and locations 
  • A glossary of key occupational therapy terms 
STK Ultimate Free OT Guide

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