Notes on employment for Occupational therapist assistants and aides
- Occupational therapist assistants generally must complete an associate degree or a certificate program; in contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job.
- Occupational therapists are expected to delegate more hands-on therapy work to occupational therapist assistants and aides.
- Employment is projected to increase much faster than the average, reflecting growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapeutic services.
More information on Occupational therapist assistants and aides from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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