Occupational Therapy Aides

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Perform occupational therapy tasks under the direction of an occupational therapy assistant.

Occupational Therapy Aides work under the direction of occupational therapy assistants. They help with certain limited occupational therapy tasks, such as preparing patients or the treatment room.

Wages	$18.63 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning. Communicate patient status to other health practitioners. Maintain medical records. Prepare medical reports or documents. Record vital statistics or other health information. Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance. Move patients to or from treatment areas. Prepare patient treatment areas for use. Stock medical or patient care supplies.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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