The Most Important Types of Physical Therapy Settings
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, more than 80% of physical therapists practice in settings other than a hospital. These different types of physical therapy settings can include acute care units, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, hospices, etc. Although there are many different types of settings, the setting depends on the type of physical therapy that the patient needs. In order to...
What Should You Do If You Get a Needle Stick Injury at Work?
When you are taking care of sick patients and you have to work with needles, you can’t help but think of all the things that could go wrong – for you and them. You have to be really careful in order to keep everyone safe, and any type of healthcare position where you are drawing blood or injecting people is a super important role. However, sometimes things do go wrong that you can’t control. Let’s face it, accidents happen. So, if you...
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health | A Therapist’s Guide
Did you know that occupational therapy in mental health is one of the most effective treatments for mental illnesses? Due to a prevalence of mental health issues in teens, treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help young people overcome mental illnesses. Occupational therapy is a rehabilitative therapy which focuses on helping patients who have difficulty performing daily tasks. This all-inclusive method that looks...
Benefits of Music Therapy | Your Guide to Music Therapy
Are you interested in pursuing a career in therapy? You’ll have plenty of options when you begin your journey with AlliedTravelCareers. There are a variety of different specialties in this field, ranging from physical therapy to occupational therapy. But if you’re looking to work with a diverse group of patients, music therapy might be the job for you. Known for its therapeutic effects, music therapy is perfect for people...
How to Make Your OT License Renewal Easy
Most states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico require occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be licensed. Just like most licenses, you’ll also be required to renew it every so often. Luckily of occupational therapists, this process should be relatively seamless. You might hear the words “license renewal” and think of your driver’s license. Those traumatic flashbacks of waiting at the DMV for hours will...