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Health Care Career Profiles: Occupational Therapy

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Sara grew up with a brother who was afflicted with cerebral palsy. She watched him struggle each day to do some of the basic things we take for granted, such as tying a shoe, or drinking a glass of water. She was determined to make a career out of helping people like her brother. In her career search, she ultimately discovered that occupational therapy was her calling.

"I knew I wanted to help people like my brother. I wanted to help severely handicapped people develop enough motor skills to be able to live independently. Many people like my brother can eventually learn to use their muscles effectively, but it can take years.

Occupational therapists work with all types of handicapped people every day, helping them do whatever is needed to live and work independently. They work for hospitals, private clinics, schools, and nursing homes. I think working in a school with energetic kids would be the most fun. I am still working towards my bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, and should be done with my studies next year.

There is a pretty important reason why I want to graduate in 2006. Beginning in 2007, all practicing occupational therapists will be required to hold graduate degrees. If I'm already practicing by then, the law won't apply to me. Graduating early will save me a lot of time and money in the long run. I'm planning to look for a job next semester in conjunction with finishing my degree. I'd like to start working as soon as I get my diploma."

Get started on a career as a occupational therapist! Get the training you need at one of our occupational therapy schools.

Keiser University Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

Daytona Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
Lakeland
Melbourne
Orlando
Hollywood
Port Saint Lucie
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach
Fort Myers
Sarasota

Programs:

Occupational Therapy Assistant, AS
Respiratory Therapy, AS
Physical Therapy Assistant, AS
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Quick Summary: Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Brown Mackie College

[Campus]

Locations:

San Antonio
Birmingham
Oklahoma City
Bettendorf
Akron
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Findlay
Fort Wayne
Hopkinsville
Lenexa
Louisville
Merrillville
Miami
Michigan City
Canton
Ft Mitchell
Salina
South Bend
Indianapolis
Tucson
Boise
Tulsa
Phoenix
Greenville
Fenton
Albuquerque

Programs:

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Diploma in Medical Assistant
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Quick Summary: Improve your career skills with a quality education from a Brown Mackie College. Choose from many different career-track programs in today's most in-demand fields.

Kaplan Career Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

Broomall
Cleveland
Detroit
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Nashville

Programs:

Associate in Specialized Technology: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate in Specialized Technology: Medical Assistant
Occupational Associate in Specialized Technology: Medical Assisting
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Quick Summary: Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

St. Louis College of Health Careers

[Campus]

Locations:

Fenton
Saint Louis

Programs:

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Medical Assistant

Quick Summary: Get your career started with St. Louis College of Health Careers.

Herzing University

[Campus]

Locations:

Toledo
Madison
Minneapolis
Kenosha
Brookfield

Programs:

AAS in Occupational Therapy Assisting
AAS in Clinical Medical Assisting
AS in Medical Assisting
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Quick Summary: Take control of your career at Herzing University

New England Institute of Technology

[Campus]

Locations:

Warwick

Programs:

Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care Technology
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Quick Summary:

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, co-educational technical college offering over 30 Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs.

Penn Foster Schools

[Campus]

Locations:

Scranton

Programs:

Occupational Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Aide

Quick Summary: Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

Concorde

[Campus]

Locations:

Dallas
San Antonio
Arlington
Aurora
Garden Grove
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Memphis
North Hollywood
Portland
San Bernardino
San Diego
Tampa
Orlando

Programs:

Occupational Therapy Assistant - (AAS)
Respiratory Therapy - (AS)
Respiratory Therapy - (AAS)
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Quick Summary: Get your career started with Concorde Career College.

Southern California Health Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

North Hollywood

Programs:

Chiropractic Assistant/Manual Therapist Program
Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab Program

Quick Summary: Since 1996, Southern California Health Institute has been dedicated and committed to helping students achieve their dreams by providing an exceptional education that enables them to become skilled and successful manual therapists.

American Career College

[Campus]

Locations:

Anaheim
Los Angeles
Ontario

Programs:

Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy
Medical Assistant

Quick Summary:

American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.