What is Pre-Occupational Therapy?

Pre-occupational therapy is a term that refers to the academic prerequisites that are required for admission to an accredited occupational therapy program. The specific prerequisites vary from program to program, but typically include coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology. Some programs also require applicants to have completed a certain number of hours of volunteer experience in a healthcare setting.

Pre-occupational therapy programs are designed to provide students with the academic foundation that they need to succeed in occupational therapy school. The coursework helps students to develop a strong understanding of the human body, the psychological and social factors that affect health, and the principles of occupational therapy. The volunteer experience allows students to gain hands-on experience working with people with disabilities and to learn more about the field of occupational therapy.

Graduates of pre-occupational therapy programs are well-prepared for admission to occupational therapy school. They have the academic knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in the program and they have also had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Here are some of the benefits of completing a pre-occupational therapy program:

* You will gain a strong foundation in the sciences and humanities. This coursework will help you to develop a deep understanding of the human body, the psychological and social factors that affect health, and the principles of occupational therapy.

* You will gain hands-on experience working with people with disabilities. This experience will allow you to learn more about the field of occupational therapy and to develop your clinical skills.

* You will be better prepared for admission to occupational therapy school. Graduates of pre-occupational therapy programs have a higher chance of being accepted to occupational therapy school than students who have not completed a pre-occupational therapy program.

If you are interested in a career in occupational therapy, I encourage you to consider completing a pre-occupational therapy program. This program will provide you with the academic foundation and hands-on experience that you need to succeed in occupational therapy school and in the field of occupational therapy.