Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy degree helps with the rehabilitation of patients who have already overcome the most complex stage of their illness.
Occupational Therapy allows analyzing the physical, psychological and social capabilities of each patient to achieve better functioning independently in the different aspects of their life.
The graduate combines therapeutic knowledge with rehabilitation techniques, implements programs suited to each patient, researches children's development and growth, coordinates and carries out activities to stimulate recovery from illnesses or injuries and advises on the use of prostheses.
The Occupational Therapist designs prevention plans, analyzes the different behaviors of a patient, tries to reduce risks during rehabilitation processes, seeks to promote the safety of those he represents, cares for older people in the public or private sector and shows motivation for advances in science.
Occupational Therapy training is extensive, requires patience with people who are recovering from various ailments and illnesses and proposes alternatives to help in cases of complex adversity.
The graduate shows empathy, conveys perseverance to achieve his goal and has a positive perception about the immediate future with each patient.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of studying Occupational Therapy are:
- Possibility of working in public or private hospitals.
- Good financial compensation.
- The degree provides knowledge about the latest rehabilitation techniques.
- Ideal for lovers of sciences like biology.
- Improves social communication in different areas of our life.
The disadvantages of the degree are:
- Stressful situations with more complex patients during their treatment.
- Requires a lot of reading.
- Long-duration degree.
- A lot of job competition.
- Requires manual dexterity and skill during work.
