Occupational Therapy

The role of an Occupational Therapist (OT) is to help individuals face and overcome the problems and barriers that interfere with their ability to achieve everyday tasks. Such tasks might include self-care activities, accommodating movement, and the ability to pursue hobbies. OTs are trained to aid individuals with personal limitations or injury in a diverse range of settings to improve holistic functioning, addressing physical, medical, or psychosocial challenges. For example, they may work in hospitals to support rehabilitation of injured patients or, assist individuals facing new impairments in ability at home adjust to an altered way of living. For more information on occupational therapy in Canada, including registration requirements, visit: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT): https://caot.ca/.