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occupational therapist

Occupational therapists assist individuals or groups who have occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities, in regaining their ability to perform daily activities.

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DESCRIPTION

Occupational therapists assist individuals or groups who have occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities, in regaining their ability to perform daily activities. They provide treatment and rehabilitation to enable them to actively participate in society, to live their lives according to their wishes and to perform those activities that are meaningful to them. Occupational therapists work in public health and social care services, but can also be involved in supporting asylum seekers, refugees and/or homeless people.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
psychiatry
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
pedagogy
bobath therapy

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
contribute to continuity of health care
OPTIONALOptional competences
assist in performing physical exercises

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Skills overview

86total
69 essential
17 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 69 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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