Occupational therapy assistants, or OTAs, are healthcare professionals who assist occupational therapists with the rehabilitation and care of patients. These patients can include adults and children with physical issues and injuries and also persons with mental and emotional conditions. An occupational therapy assistant aims to help clients carry out their daily lives comfortably and capably. Occupational therapies vary from teaching someone with a broken leg how to get around the house to helping someone to leave their house and go shopping.

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