Board Certifications Interest


Out of the board certifications available through AOTA (gerontology, mental health, pediatrics, and physical rehabilitation), I think at the moment I am most interested in the pediatric certification. I have always had a passion for working with children. After observing many hours in a hospital  pediatric outpatient clinic, I fell in love with the services that were provided and the interventions used with the kids. While it is undoubtedly hard work practicing in pediatrics, I believe there is so much reward that goes along with seeing the positive effects of early intervention.
I have also become increasingly interested in the potential benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy into treatment session, so I would also consider obtaining the Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist certification. This requires at least 3 years of experience practicing occupational therapy and experience riding horses. It also requires at least 100 hours of direct treatment in hippotherapy.

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  1. OMWPFebruary 3, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    I wish there was a canine therapy specialty so I could enjoy therapy dogs all day long!!

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