Tag: occupational therapy education

Basic Overview  Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people of all ages develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for everyday life. OTs commonly evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Their work takes place in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, home health, and many other settings.  […]

Basic Overview  Fieldwork is a supervised learning experience that allows occupational therapy students to apply classroom concepts in real-world settings. Both Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Occupational Therapist (OT) education pathways include fieldwork requirements designed to help students develop professional skills, gain practical experience, and prepare for patient-centered practice.  What Is Fieldwork?  Fieldwork is a […]

Basic Overview  An Anatomage Table is an advanced anatomy visualization system that allows healthcare students to explore full-scale human anatomical models in a digital environment. By providing interactive anatomy learning experiences, the Anatomage Table helps students study body systems, anatomical structures, and spatial relationships in ways that complement traditional classroom instruction and laboratory education. Why Is the Anatomage Table Important in […]

Basic Overview  Occupational therapy remains a growing healthcare profession in 2026. According to California workforce projections, Occupational Therapists are projected to experience 20.5% employment growth between 2022 and 2032, while Occupational Therapy Assistants jobs are projected to grow 33.3%.¹ ² For students interested in rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and helping individuals improve independence, occupational therapy continues to be a career path worth exploring.  […]

How to become an occupational therapist? First, earn a bachelor’s degree. Then, complete a master’s program in occupational therapy.¹ The graduate program usually takes 2–3 years, and Stanbridge University’s MSOT program is structured for completion in about 26–27 months.² After graduation, you’ll take the NBCOT exam and apply for state licensure.³ The process takes time […]