Essay On Occupational Therapy

The question every occupational therapist receives is “What is occupational therapy?” We are often mistaken for and confused with physical therapists and our value and message is not always recognized. The implementation of the Centennial Vision provides a framework that allows the importance of occupational therapy to better reach patients, healthcare colleagues and policymakers. Obtaining a master’s degree in occupational therapy will allow me to continue with my education in the field I love and respect and give me the opportunity to help carry out this vision and continue to influence the lives of those I am lucky to work with and along side.
My decision to continue my education to receive a Masters in occupational therapy was decided two years ago when I had the opportunity to shadow occupational therapists in different fields. I was immediately able to see the demand and purpose for the field throughout all different age groups and settings and knew that this was a career I could truly make a difference. The field of occupational therapy thrives on the therapist’s ability to be creative and imaginative in our therapy and this is …show more content…
Firstly, the dedicated and passionate professors and fieldwork coordinators at NEIT have taught me the importance of education and leading by example. They continue to emphasize to us the importance of being an advocate and leader not only for our clients but also for the field of occupational therapy. For example, there have been times where we have had to advocate among healthcare colleagues and to insurance companies to keep clients in the hospital an extra day or to advocate to child services on the behalf of a child’s wellbeing. Therefore, one of the most important aspects in continuing my education is obtaining the skills and power to continue this essential leadership