All About PT's and OT's

What was the topic of discussion today?

• Athletic Trainers

• Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists

• Optometrists

• Behavioral Therapists

What is a Physical Therapist?

• Someone that helps with physical and emotional disabilities

• A doctor

• A health professional that promotes opitmal health

• Someone who specializes in changing someone's physical appearance

Which profession REQUIRES a Master's degree?

• Occupational Therapist

• Physical Therapist

• Chiropractors

• Respiratory Therapist

Athletic Trainers are a related occupation for which health profession?

• Physical Therapist

• Occupational Therapist

• Orthopedic Surgeon

• Rehabilitation Counselors

Occupational Therapist make more money annually than a Physical Therapist. True or False?

What steps must a student take in order to become an OTR (Occupational Therapist, Registered)?

• Complete 2 year associates program, Enroll in a bachelor's program, Attend ACOTE, and Take and pass the exam

• Complete 4 year bachelor's program, Enroll in a PHD program, Attend ACOTE, and Take and pass the exam

• Complete 4 year bachelor's program, Enroll in a master's program, Attend ACOTE, and Take and pass the exam

• Complete 4 year bachelor's program, Enroll in a master's program, Attend ACOTE

Physical Therapists restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. True or False?

As a patient, how would I access a PT or an OT?

• Go directly to them

• Call my mom

• Ask somebody on the internet

• Go see a doctor first

OTs get paid the most in which setting?

• Home Healthcare Services

• Nursing Homes

• Hospitals

• Health Practioners Office

If I were to get into a car accident, which specialist would I see?

• Physician

• Occupational Therapist

• Surgeon

• Physical Therapist