《中国康复理论与实践》 ›› 2008, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (01): 6-10.

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美国作业治疗职业发展(英文)

Anne Dickerson   

  1. 东卡罗莱纳大学健康相关科学学院作业治疗系,美国北卡罗来纳州
  • 收稿日期:2007-08-31 出版日期:2008-01-01 发布日期:2008-01-01

The Development of Profession of Occupational Therapy in the United States

Anne Dickerson,PhD,OTR/L,FAOTA   

  1. Department of Occupational Therapy,School of Allied Health Sciences,East Carolina University
  • Received:2007-08-31 Published:2008-01-01 Online:2008-01-01

摘要: 作业治疗是一门发展非常迅速,旨在帮助人们培养独立性与提高生活质量的职业。本文概述了作业治疗的定义、发展简史、工作与就业现状,以及作业治疗的用途。本文还综述了作业治疗领域的相关研究。针对这一职业的展望,本文阐述了作业治疗的教育项目、专业培养和课程设置,以及作业治疗工作者获得执照与资格认证等一系列问题。

关键词: 作业治疗, 职业, 教育

Abstract: Occupational therapy is a fast growing dynamic profession that focuses on issues of independence and quality of life.This article described the definition,history,job,employment,use of occupation therapy as a profession.And research on occupation therapy was overviewed as well.Based on employment outlook,this article elaborates on education programs,academic curriculum and training,and licensure and certification in occupation therapy.

Key words: occupational therapy, profession, education