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Occupational Therapy
As an Occupational Therapist, you specialise in helping people of all ages with physical, sensory and/or cognitive impairments to develop, recover or maintain their daily living and working skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess service users' development and determine the functional skills necessary for everyday life.
- Develop rehabilitation programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
- Recommend environmental modifications that help service users participate in school, home and community tasks more independently.
- Educate parents and caregivers on correct handling and positioning techniques to minimise the risk of exacerbating disability.
- Design training strategies for parents, caregivers, teachers, training officers and other therapists.
Education Requirements
| To be a/an | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Programmes | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | Bachelor in Science (Occupational Therapy) | • SIT’s Bachelor in Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy • Refer to Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) for list of recognised qualifications available local and overseas | • For mid-careerist, refer to Career Conversion Programme for Occupational Therapist (CCPOT). • The Professional Council – Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) |
Information as of February 2018. Job titles may vary across agencies.
Career Progression
Possible Workplaces
- Community Health Centres
- Early Intervention Centres
- Special Education Schools
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Preschools
- Senior Day Activity Centres
- Vocational Rehabilitation Centres
Here's how you can get started
Career Conversion Programme
This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified social service professional in social work, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, or as an Early Intervention teacher.
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Tribe Experience for Students
Explore ways to experience how it is like working in social service alongside like-minded professionals
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Training and Development
Whether you’re in social service, a new entrant or mid-careerist, training programmes and grants are available to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the social service sector.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Gain exposure to social service, and start acquiring the skills to work effectively with people who have different needs and abilities.
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