History of occupational therapy

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 The concepts displayed in the video are familiar and informative. Even if one never heard about the concept, they can immediately gain traction, give the video time to education, and transfer information. As per the sentiments made in the video, occupational therapy helped treat patients with psychological and emotional instability illnesses as early as 100BCE. This particular video exposes one into numerous perspectives on the issue, which assists in better grasping the concepts and aligning any relevant information derived from the issues watched from the video.

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Information in the video tries to paint a full picture of all the details needed to make an informed decision hence the need to dig more and establish the requirements needed to be an OTA and its difference from OT. Defining the difference also helps the watcher develop a framework for an OTA, from my personal perspective; the video unveiled the functions of an OT and its purposes hence stating the facts the difference between the two. Nevertheless, my personal decision to be an OT lies squarely.

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 The biggest take from the video was the need and the relevance of the OT. The profession is not a coincidence nor is it unnecessary. Human beings are dynamic beings with the capability to assist themselves from any hole they fall from. However, sometimes people need a hand especially for where handicapped or other disabilities are common. The government enacted laws and regulations to put in place for the occupational therapy and for the continuation and persistency of the professional generally. Since the 1940s, aspirants who wished to join the occupation had to have a bachelor ‘degree for approval. Therefore, the video informed from both an empirical and theoretical point of view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

History of OT video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwt-QUvXzHo