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Major: Occupational Therapy Description of Major: In general, occupational therapists help patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and also to aid them in compensating for permanent loss of function. Occupational therapists help clients in performing activities of all kinds by creating a customized treatment program to improve their ability to perform daily activities. These range from using a computer or other tools and equipment required for employment, to caring for daily needs, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, and eating. Physical exercises may be used to increase strength, while paper and pencil exercises may be chosen to improve visual acuity. All exercises give patients the skills for independent and satisfying lives by providing them with a variety of services. Related Career Titles: Chiropractic Employment Areas: Hospitals, including rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals Related Links: American Occupational Therapy Association Bureau of Labor Statistics for Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist Resource Center Occupational Therapy Foundation, Inc. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy |
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