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Career Connections | Occupational Therapist Instructional VideoCareer Connections | Occupational Therapist Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:47
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Career Connections | Occupational Therapist

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Part of the Career Connections series by PBS, a short video features an occupational therapist. The host lists what they do each day, the kind of schooling is required, and how rewarding the profession is.

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Concepts

careers, career goals, career planning, career skills, career readiness, health careers, medical technology, healthcare

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite an occupational therapist to speak to the class about their profession
  •  Assign the video for homework, then discuss its contents in person or on a blog

Classroom Considerations

  • Encourage pupils to use headphones if they watch the video independently

Pros

  • Explains the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy
  • Details the additional opportunities with a higher degree

Cons

  • None

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