| Occupational therapy schools offer educational | | | | bachelor's degree in an accredited occupational |
| programs, which train students how to become | | | | therapy school program prior to entering the work |
| licensed occupational therapists, occupational therapist | | | | field. Additionally, successful graduates must pass a |
| aides and occupational therapist assistants. | | | | national certification examination to be awarded the |
| When seeking out an occupational therapy school, it | | | | title of 'Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).' |
| is important to find one that is accredited. | | | | There are nearly 200 programs offered by |
| Coursework that is provided by accredited | | | | occupational therapy schools for both master's |
| occupational therapy schools may include but is not | | | | degrees and bachelor's degrees, according to the US |
| limited to human anatomy, physics, biology, computer | | | | Department of Labor; and like physical therapist |
| science, medical terminology, social and behavioral | | | | careers, occupational therapist profession is also |
| sciences, and other continuing education courses | | | | 'expected to increases much faster than the average |
| relevant to the field. | | | | for all occupations through 2014.' [1]Ref. |
| Occupational therapy school students must attain a | | | | 1. |