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Help patients recover the skills they need for daily working or living.

Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists. They help develop occupational therapy treatment plans, document patients' progress, and carry out routine duties.

Wages	$28.80 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	Associate's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Occupational Therapist Assistant
On the Job	Work Activities Assist patients with daily activities. Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning. Maintain medical records. Prepare medical reports or documents. Record vital statistics or other health information. Communicate patient status to other health practitioners. Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. Clean medical equipment. Move patients to or from treatment areas. Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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