Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the physical, emotional, psychological, sociocultural, cognitive and environmental components of illness and injury.
Most registered occupational therapists practicing in the field today possess a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy.
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Occupational Therapists Wage: $66,780 10 Year Growth Rate: 23.1% Self Employed: 8.6% Unemployment Rate: 0.5% Employed Part Time: 29.8% Education Requirements: Master's degree |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Wage: $62,250 10 Year Growth Rate: 8.1% Self Employed: 2.4% Unemployment Rate: 2.4% Employed Part Time: 8.0% Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree |
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Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides Wage: $48,230 10 Year Growth Rate: 21.9% Self Employed: 2.7% Unemployment Rate: 0.0% Employed Part Time: 17.8% Education Requirements: Short-term on-the-job training |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Wage: $45,360 10 Year Growth Rate: 14.6% Self Employed: 0.0% Unemployment Rate: 2.4% Employed Part Time: 8.0% Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree |