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OT practitioners leverage the communication, research and counseling skills developed during their psychology program. An Understanding of Human Behavior and MentalHealth Psychology majors are educated to analyze human behavior and mentalhealth.
1 An occupational therapist begins their work by communicating with the patient, teachers, family or caregivers to better understand the patient’s needs. OTs have strong communication skills and know how to work effectively in teams. News & World Report’s 2024 Best HealthCare Jobs list.
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