How to Become an Occupational Therapist

Series Summary

Regardless of age, educational experience or technical skills, one of the most difficult life decisions is choosing a career. For better or worse, all must work for a living. However, for many individuals, the idea of working for just a paycheck seems less than desirable. Many want a career that challenges them and connects them to society in a productive way. People want to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. As utopian as it all seems, it is difficult to find this dream career. With thousands and thousands of options, the career search process is daunting. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure. No one is going to find their ideal job without doing some basic research. In this free video series, let a career specialist describe some basic jobs. With Stacie Royer's help, find out what has to be done to enter many different career paths. For instance, curious about the medical profession? Royer describes the basic requirements for becoming a physician's assistant, anesthesiologist, OBGYN, phlebotomist or EMT. Also, learn how to enter the legal profession as a judge, defense lawyer or attorney. Curious about how to get paid to plan events? Royer discusses the best way to begin a career in wedding planning or event planning. So, take a moment, and explore dream careers today!

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Stacie Royer and I'm a Career Specialist from Austin, Texas. I'm going to talk to you today about becoming an Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists are usually self starters, we have a high ethical standard and love people. Whenever you decide that you want to become an Occupational Therapist, you'll want to obtain your Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Not all universities offer this type of degree, so you'll definitely want to check out your organization first before you enroll into that college. You'll also want to take the National Board of, it's the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapists. That will provide you with the licensing that you'll need once you pass that exam. You can also during this time start volunteering at local hospitals or clinics to help you gain the knowledge and start networking that you'll need to start this type of career."