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A Career in Psychology: 17 Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ). Additional data highlights 27 of 46 counties having none or fewer than three primary or specialty physicians in the areas of family, women’s health, pediatrics, and psychiatry per 10,000 people. 2021, December).

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