Pre-Occupational Therapy College Courses: Prerequisites for OT Programs
To become an occupational therapist, a bachelor's degree in OT is required. Common prerequisites for accredited programs:
- Biology: Anatomy, physiology, genetics.
- Psychology: Cognitive, developmental, abnormal.
- Sociology: Social theory, stratification, social psychology.
- Kinesiology: Biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor development.
- Neuroscience: Nervous system impact on cognition, behavior, motor control.
- Statistics: Descriptive, inferential, regression.
- Research Methods: Qualitative/quantitative design, data collection.
- Assistive Technology: Supporting disabilities.
- Pediatric OT: Theory/practice for children/adolescents.
- Geriatric OT: Theory/practice for older adults.
- Mental Health OT: For mental illness.
- Industrial Rehabilitation OT: Return-to-work for injured/ill.
Most programs also require clinical experience hours in hospitals, rehab centers, community clinics.
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