Student Success Statement #43

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
                                                                                             - Mother Teresa

 

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Occupational Therapist

                                                                  Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Occupational Therapists help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.  They work as part of a team with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists. 

Occupational therapists design therapy programs and work closely with patients to observe them, help them, and monitor their progress.  They frequently design special equipment to aid patients and help with their therapy.  They also teach patients how to adjust to work and home life after becoming disabled by injury or illness.  Most occupational therapists are employed at hospitals, and many work at nursing homes.  Some work at schools for the handicapped, rehabilitation centers, or at adult daycare centers.

Average Salary: $26,000 - $45,000

Educational Requirements:

                Students who want to become occupational therapists should take the most challenging high school math, science, and English courses.

                All states require either a bachelor’s or master’s degree that includes clinical experience and successful completion of a national examination to become a certified occupational therapist.

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Student Success Statement #42

"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
                                                                   - Charles Ketterer

Nursing Home Administrator

                                                Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Nursing Home Administrators plan and direct operations of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. They supervise personnel, financial, medical, and nursing administration.

            Most work in nursing homes, but some work for large corporations that control many facilities. Some are also involved in teaching and research.

Average Salary: $40,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English.

            Requirements differ, but most states require nursing home administrators to have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing home administration, complete an additional internship program, and pass a comprehensive examination.