What courses should I take in high school to become an Occupational Therapist?
1 Prepare for a career as an occupational therapist (OT) by taking as many psychology, sociology, human development, anatomy, physics and anthropology classes as possible during high school and college. Step 2 Volunteer anywhere you can work with a registered OT helping children with special needs, senior citizens and even the homeless. Learn to work with all walks of life and to be understanding and tolerant of differences and diversity. Step 3 Look for a part-time job at a nearby hospital to gain additional experience. Any job where you will be helping to move patients will relate to your practical coursework in OT. Step 4 Shadow a practicing OT for a day or two before you get into any program to make sure the career is something that really interests you. OTs are usually resourceful self-starters with excellent communication skills, high ethical standards and a desire to help people. Step 5 Be proactive about your education and don’t assume you can get it all out of a book. Take par
