A Career As An Occupational Therapist

In my last year of high school, I began contemplating a career that could be fulfilling for me, as well as others. I have always had the desire to help others in whatever capacity I was able. I was privileged to participate in several activities and programs which gave me the insight and opportunity to learn the value of helping others. My grandfather battled leukemia, and as a result, lost a leg in his journey. He soon realized that the day-to-day tasks he took for granted were now much more difficult to accomplish. Taking a bath, getting dressed, moving about in his home, and getting into bed were just a few of the tasks he had to learn a new approach to complete. Watching the Occupational Therapist bring my grandfather back to a new “normal” was when I knew that I wanted to pursue a career as
I want to help and show others that their lives can be improved. Occupational Therapists have the ability to help people that do not get a chance to live a life that many take for granted every day. I want to be a part of a degree and career that is so encouraging and uplifting to people in need and has the ability to change lives. Occupational therapy is the perfect career for me to showcase my ability to do so. When looking for places to begin my journey as an Occupational Therapist, many thoughts ran through my mind. I wanted to choose a place where I could see myself grow as a person and a place that I would benefit from. Spalding University’s Occupational Therapy program is a perfect place to start the road to becoming an Occupational Therapist. Spalding University offers a wide variety of learning opportunities in the master’s program.