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2524 - Occupational Therapists
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS assess functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provide therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests;
assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance;
planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis;
providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments;
providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations;
working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients;
working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation;
recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines.
Occupation:
252411 Occupational Therapist
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests;
assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance;
planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis;
providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments;
providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations;
working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients;
working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation;
recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines.
Occupation:
252411 Occupational Therapist