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Who is a Therapist ?

The field of occupational therapy or ergo therapy, derived from the English word “Occupational Therapy” and refers to someone who,offers a community therapy program to patients;  with sufficient mastery of various physiological, anatomical and psychological sciences. it means That is, in occupational therapy, the focus of treatment is not just on the course of the disease, but its on all aspects of a person’s life. An occupational therapist helps patients to be able to live independently and even to be able to working, earning money and manage themselves.

The field of activity of occupational therapy is in both physical and mental fields. He considers all the dimensions of a disease and its side effects on a personal and social life, and by providing therapeutic techniques appropriate to the individual’s interests and motivations, leads him to independent daily activities.

Occupational therapists use a variety of physical exercises, various tools, computer software, etc. in their work process. Sometimes creative occupational therapists design and create tools, and software that do not exist but are needed.

Occupational therapists may only work with a specific age group or group of patients. For example, a group only in schools examines the abilities of students and by treating or making the necessary changes, they help them to participate in school programs and activities to the maximum. Some of them may only work with addicts or the mentally ill.

The diseases that occupational therapists face are:

1. Neurological diseases such as stroke, concussion, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, A.L.S, spinal cord injury patients, cerebral palsy and …
2.  Orthopedic diseases such as fractures, rupture of muscle tendons and joint ligaments, R.s.D and burns, etc.
3.  Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, neurotic individuals, personality disorder, phobia, P.T.S.D
4.  Mental illnesses and disorders such as hyperactive and inattentive children, autism, P.D.D pervasive developmental disorders, mental retardation, Down syndrome, learning disabilities in children
5. Diseases related to the elderly such as Alzheimer’s and dementia
6.  Behavioral disorders related to the field of addicts
7.  Background related to child development and neural empowerment of premature infants such as preterms and infants in the NICU intensive care unit.
8.  Industry-related areas such as the health of employees and workers and employees while doing work, optimization of tools

Tasks of the therapist

• Treatment of mental and physical disorders
• Preparation and development of a comprehensive treatment plan
• Teaching patients various tasks such as dressing, cooking, eating, using a computer, etc.
• Teaching patients different movements and exercises
•  Using existing computer software for patients’ progress in problem solving, decision making, memory, coordination, etc.
•  Teaching how to use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, etc. to physically disabled patients
•  Teaching patients a social lifestyle, including how to shop, use public transportation, scheduling, budgeting, etc.
•  Help treat a variety of patients, including addicts and depressed patients
• Examining the home and work environment of the patient and adapting them to the needs of the patient
• Educate patients’ families, colleagues and employers on how to communicate and care for them
• Careful planning and evaluation of patients’ progress in the treatment process

Skills and knowledge of occupational therapists required by our team

•  A lot of patience: because the occupational therapy process is usually time consuming.
•  Strong public relations: to create appropriate communication and trust in patients
•  Motivational ability: to give enough hope and motivation to patients
• Innovation and imagination: to adapt activities to the needs of patients
•  Good physical and mental ability
• Kindness, empathy and interest in helping others
•  Good ability to teach

Education required for labor therapists to migrate

Job seekers must have a valid university degree to immigrate abroad. Their qualifications must be in the field of occupational therapy and at different levels of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral.

Occupational environments of therapists

• rehabilitation
• Red Crescent
• Rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals
• Clinics
• Caregiver centers
• Mentally retarded care centers
•  Occupational therapy centers
• Patients’ homes

Other workspaces that an occupational therapist can work in include:

•  Occupational therapist can provide medical services in the field of prevention and work with healthy children at risk and their screening and recognition in kindergartens and primary schools.
•  An occupational therapist can be hired as a faculty member at the university to teach, research and study.
• An occupational therapist can work as a rehabilitation consultant in some institutions (such as the Radio and Television and the Foundation for the Disabled and Veterans and associations and public and private institutions).
• Occupational therapist can work in the field of supply and rehabilitation equipment.