What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a client-focused healthcare profession that promotes well-being and
independence by enabling individuals to engage in meaningful everyday activities.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) assist people facing physical, cognitive, emotional, or
developmental challenges.
- Assessing physical, emotional, and cognitive
functions.
- Creating therapy programs to improve daily living
skills.
- Recommending assistive devices and home
modifications.
- Supporting children with developmental needs in
school settings.
- Assisting individuals in returning to work
post-injury.
- Enhancing mental health through purposeful activity
engagement.
OTs work in hospitals, schools, community centres, aged care, private clinics, and
rehabilitation facilities as key members of multidisciplinary teams.