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Occupational Therapy needed to offset mother’s stress levels
by Hamish Hastie “Our real interest in the study was that family centre practices are taking the pathway of teaching mothers and parents to be self-advocates, to fight for services,” Dr Joosten says. Credit: Smithereen11 (Medical Xpress)—A lack of collaborative support for the mothers of children with autism reaching school
High-tech peg measures palsy patients’ dexterity (w/ Video); occupational therapist
Rice University student Sonia Garcia works with Brandon Sierra, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children, to test the DeXcellence device. Garcia is part of a team of senior engineering students that built the device to measure the …more (Medical Xpress)—It looks like a game board and many of
Greater occupational therapy emphasis needed for palliative care patients
The researchers note only 1.6 per cent of OTs in Australia work in palliative care, compared to 8 to 12 per cent in Canada, with a ratio of one OT per 875 people in WA. Credit: Henry Rabinowitz Local researchers are calling for a greater role for Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Occupational Therapy helps prevent depression from age-related vision loss
An occupational therapist at Thomas Jefferson University works with a patient who has low vision. Credit: Thomas Jefferson University Depression is a common risk for people who have lost their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but a new study shows that a type of rehabilitation therapy can cut this
Benefits of a Career in the Medical Field
There are many great jobs available in the medical field today. Unlike most career choices, the medical field is always changing and growing. There will always be a place for someone who wants a job in the medical field. Take a closer look at some of the benefits of working
Top 7 things a certification for medical coding does for you
Okay, so you’ve read a couple of our blog posts before, and you know that after graduating from our medical billing and coding program and working for two years, you can go get a certification for medical coding by passing the exam to become a CPC (Certified Professional Coder). The
What it’s like to practice massage therapy in California
Many students wonder if it’s worth it to pursue ACHT’s dual physical therapy aide/massage therapist program. “What’s it like to practice massage therapy in California?” they wonder. We’ve done the research for you. Here’s some basic information about being a massage therapist in California. Your role: Massage therapy in California
The growth of the pharmaceutical industry and what it means for pharmacy tech programs in California
Today, more students are entering pharmacy tech programs in California than in any previous decade. Ordinarily, this might be a cause for concern – unrealistic expectations might bring students disappointment if they don’t end up finding a job after graduating with this skill. After all, oversaturation of a field is
Why Surgical Technology Schools in California are Becoming More Popular
Lately, there has been a growing demand for surgical technology schools in California. Online and in print, people wanting to get jobs in operating rooms are looking for the best education to do that. Let’s talk about some of the reasons it’s happening. 1. Young people don’t see the point
FAQ: What is a Certified Medical Assistant? What about a Registered Medical Assistant?
Every now and again, we post the answer to a question our administrators and career counselors often see here on the blog, and one of the most popular ones is “What is a Certified Medical Assistant?” How is a CMA different from an RMA, and does a graduate need either