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Occupational therapists do rehabilitation work to help patients with injuries or disabilities. The OT focuses on improving the patient’s ability to do day-to-day activities, often working in a clinical setting but increasingly in a patient’s home. Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, you may choose to pursue either a master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. Both degrees educate you to be an effective clinician; however, the doctoral degree prepares you to conduct research in occupational therapy, helping patients through discovery of new techniques and treatment.

Physical therapy, or PT, is a branch of medicine that helps patients recover from physical injury. It focuses on correct movement of the body for the best mobility, function, and quality of life for patients of all activity levels. To become a physical therapist, you’ll need to first obtain a bachelor’s degree. Applied Human and Sport Physiology or Biology are recommended programs of study. After getting your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be ready to enter a professional Physical Therapy program at graduate school to obtain your Physical Therapy degree.

The Kinesiology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions as fitness or health promotion directors and exercise consultants in private or public agencies, health centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, as well as corporate fitness programs.

This program is also well-suited as a pre-professional program for students interested in further pursuing a career in:
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy

This degree is appropriate for students in pre-professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.

The Kinesiology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions as fitness or health promotion directors and exercise consultants in private or public agencies, health centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, as well as corporate fitness programs.
This program is also well-suited as a pre-professional program for students interested in further pursuing a career in:

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy

This degree is appropriate for students in pre-professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers you the best preparation for an exciting future in the audiology profession! Students are fully engaged in classes and clinic from the first day in the program. Students also have opportunities to conduct research, and complete practicum activities at the Barkley Memorial Center and sites throughout Nebraska and the United States. (Audiology is rated one of the best jobs of 2015 by CareerCast.com, Forbes and Time magazines.)

Occupational therapy is a health care profession using purposeful activity (occupation) as a means of preventing, reducing, or overcoming physical, social, and emotional challenges in people of all ages. The occupational therapist utilizes practical activities to encourage the recovering patient's involvement in meaningful daily living. An occupational therapist works with individuals whose participation in life has been impaired by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychological or emotional problems or the aging process.

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.

Physical therapists (PTs) aid patients in recovering from injuries, illnesses, or disabilities affecting movement and function. They assess conditions, create treatment plans, and use exercises, stretches, manual therapy, and equipment to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Working with all ages, PTs operate in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and even homes, offering tailored care to improve quality of life. Learn more about this career.

The Pre-Occupational Therapy program at Peru State College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the requirements of professional schools in occupational therapy. The program includes extensive coursework in natural sciences, English composition, psychology, statistics, and humanities. Students are encouraged to consult the catalog of the professional school they plan to attend, as requirements may vary.