Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for everyday living and working (occupations) due to injuries, illnesses, disabilities, psychological problems, or aging. They evaluate physical and mental conditions and create treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and cognitive strategies. Working with all ages, OTs work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, and other settings. Learn more about this career.
UNK pre-occupational therapy students are expected to choose a major so they can work towards a bachelor’s degree concurrently with the pre-occupational therapy program. This will meet the admissions requirements for Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center at the Omaha or Kearney campus. Pre-OT students considering other schools should check their admissions requirements.