Occupational Therapy Certificate

Introduction On How to Become Occupational Therapist Crash Course

What you'll learn
Understanding The Role and Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist.
Understanding Physiology Fundamentals 101.
How Developmental Disorders Are Diagnosed.
Management & Leadership Skills.
Working With Children & Adult Demographics.
Requirements
None.
Description
*Printable online certificate available upon completion of course* Do you want to be an agent of change and make a true difference in a person's quality of life?Do you want to find out if Occupational Therapy is the right career choice for you?The primary objective in the profession of occupational therapy is to empower individuals across different life challenges and circumstances, enabling  people to participate in activities, functions, routines and other things they want or need to do.In this field you will encounter people from all walks of life struggling with various types of disabilities and impairments, whether physical or cognitive. I will guide you through the arsenal of strategies and techniques you can implement in order to provide pragmatic solutions and positive outcomes for your clients.What You'll LearnEssential Skills Required of Occupational TherapistContrast Between Working With Children VS AdultsPhysiology FundamentalsDevelopmental DisordersDSM-5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual)Physical Impairments Management & Leadership SkillsProfessional Development Client's DevelopmentTherapeutic ProcessEthical StandardsThe type of demographic you will be engaging with will greatly vary from the elderly population, young adults, and even children.Life altering circumstances can happen at any point in a person's life! Freak accident, tragic slip and fall, workplace injury, congenital disease or the onset of a novel ailment.Everyone is susceptible to tragedy that can cause permanent and life changing impediments, which need to be addressed through occupational therapy.Muhammad Ali  is a world renowned boxer and arguably one of the greatest at his craft, and due to the nature of the boxing profession he suffered from life altering injuries, which impaired his control of movement, balance and he displayed uncontrolled shaking.  He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at only 42 years of age!Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.This goes to show everyone whether of great stature or small can have their life drastically altered at any point in time of their lives irrespective of socioeconomic status, background, and achievements, etc.Hence, the need more then ever for occupational therapists!This course will serve as a stepping stone for your future academic pursuits, career path, and guide you through everything you need to know in this field. Considered the helping profession, if you're looking for a career path that can help bring true transformative change in a person's life, then this may be your vocation.BUY NOW!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: What is Occupational Therapy?

Lecture 2 What is Occupational Therapy

Section 3: Working with Clients

Lecture 3 Working with Children

Lecture 4 Working with Adults

Section 4: Physiology 101 Fundamentals

Lecture 5 Physiology 101 Fundamentals PT 1

Lecture 6 Physiology 101 Fundamentals PT 2

Lecture 7 Physiology 101 Fundamentals PT 3

Section 5: Developmental Disorders

Lecture 8 Developmental Disorders

Section 6: Physical Impairments

Lecture 9 Physical Impairments

Section 7: Management & Leadership Skills

Lecture 10 Management & Leadership Skills PT 1

Lecture 11 Management & Leadership Skills PT 2

Section 8: Professional Development

Lecture 12 Professional Development

Section 9: Client’s Development

Lecture 13 Client’s Development PT 1

Lecture 14 Client’s Development PT 2

Section 10: Therapeutic Process

Lecture 15 Therapeutic Process

Section 11: Ethical Standards

Lecture 16 Ethical Standards

Section 12: Conclusion

Lecture 17 Conclusion

Students interested in learning more about the field of Occupational Therapy.,Have interest in healthcare profession, working with children or adults with different types of impairments and disabilities.,Desire to be an agent of change to empower society’s most vulnerable demographic.,Anyone who wants to find out if this helping profession is the right career choice for them.