Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1874 Occupational Therapy
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Occupational therapists help people regain skills needed for self care, work, and daily activities after injury, illness, or disability. They use therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment, and task specific training to improve safe, independent function.
Core Skills
- functional assessment
- activities of daily living training
- upper extremity rehabilitation
- adaptive equipment selection
- workplace function analysis
- cognitive rehabilitation
- patient and caregiver education
- splinting and positioning
- rehabilitation documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- Casamba Smart
- Computer drawing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Technician
- Behavioral Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Occupational Therapist License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR)
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
What the Work Involves
- Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
- Complete and maintain necessary records.
- Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
- Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
- Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
Related Occupations
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Physical Therapists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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