How do they match: Occupational Therapy Assistants

  • Behavior Specialist
  • Independent Living Specialist

  • Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
  • Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
  • Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
  • Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.

  • Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
  • Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.