Statement Of Purpose: Pre-Occupational Therapy

The concepts and principles in the Founding Vision of 1917 and the Centennial Vision of 2007 establish a connection between our past and present. Comparing the two Visions shows that many of our modern day values were first outlined by occupational therapy’s founders a century ago. The Founding Vision reads, “The particular objects for which the corporation is formed are as follows: The advancement of occupation as a therapeutic measure; for the study of the effect of occupation upon the human being; and for the scientific dispensation of this knowledge” (National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy [NSPOT], 1917). Where the Centennial Vision reads, “We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven,

I believe that my prior work and school related experiences allow me to stand out above other future occupational therapy assistants. I am currently in school obtaining a bachelor's degree in psychology. Throughout the past three years I have taken classes not only in the field of psychology but also anatomy and physiology, biology, and chemistry. I strongly believe that the time I spent while obtaining a bachelor's degree and focusing on healthcare classes will allow me to do exceptionally well in the occupational therapy field. Since I have taken many undergraduate classes while obtaining a psychology degree, I have taken many of the classes that are incorporated into the coursework at zane state, therefore I will have less classes to take

Throughout this course, my mind was opened to several healthcare careers which I was unaware of before. For the careers that I did know about, this course still did a great job at informing me of the professions on a deeper level. After reviewing the lectures and careers, I feel strongly about pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. More specifically, I want to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This was a career that I had in mind when I began the course and I have been interested in it for about two years now. Occupational Therapy Assistants need to be sociable, compassionate, flexible, and enjoy problem solving. I believe I will enjoy this profession because my personality matches with all of these things.

Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you had a life-altering disability that completely changed the way you were able to function on a day-today basis? Have you ever given thought to how frustrating your new reality would be? I would venture to guess that most therapy patients likely never anticipated the depth of challenge that would become their new reality. These patients come to occupational therapists for help and are oftentimes afraid, confused, and doubtful they will ever have again the life they once knew. They are depending on their therapist to play many different roles for them and be able to guide them through this new and possibly frightening time in their life.

When asked what I want to do with my life, my answer is simply to help others. Although this answer is one would expect to hear from just about anyone, I have always been encouraged by mentors and parents to do what I love. In my case, helping others brings me a great deal of satisfaction. The human body and how it is able to adapt has always been a fascination of mine, and from a young age I identified the health care field as an ideal fit for my interests in medicine, as well as my passion for helping others. With these two drives in mind, I found myself at the age of sixteen with a career goal in mind: Occupational Therapy.

I am writing to apply for the Master of Occupational Therapy Practice with Swinburne University of Technology. I initially studied Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice at La Trobe University from 2013-2017. I took an alternative exit to Bachelor of Health Science as I was excluded from the course due to failing the same subject/placement three times. Despite difficulties and failures, I am determined to strive and become a qualified and competent Occupational Therapist. I always want to become an Occupational Therapist since I was young.

Ever since I was a child, people always asked me what I would like to be when I grew up. At first, I would always say that I wanted to become an engineer because of my love for hands-on learning and my exceptional problem-solving skills. However, when I grew older I found that similar spark of fascination in the medical field. I wanted to go into a profession where I could help others and use my love for problem solving and hands-on interest. This is when I became interested in occupational therapy and fell in love with the profession. Occupational therapy has several elements I find passion in such as, the ability to be hands on and help change other people’s lives in a positive manner. My goal in life is to become an occupational therapist and help others live independent lives again. As I work to obtain this goal, I am doing many things such as strengthening my writing skills because this major involves many various aspects of writing. To succeed in this field, one needs to be able to write strong research-based papers and cite all sources correctly. I am striving to master these skills in hopes that I can succeed in and accomplish my academic goals.

"The doctor said I would never be able to use my legs again. Now here I am, able to get out of bed and on the road to becoming more independent. " This was spoken by a gentleman at a nursing home where I was observing. The progress he was able to make with the guidance of his therapists was truly inspiring. To hear his life story and how much it meant to him to take care of himself and not be reliant on others was heartwarming.

“What if there was a job that allowed someone to have endless flexibility and creativity; a profession that is respected and is in overwhelming demand... Most importantly, wouldn’t it be nice to find a job in which you could make an impact, big or small, on the lives of each individual person you worked with? I found this job and that is why I decided to pursue a degree in occupational therapy" (Springer, J., 2015). This testimonial comes from a practicing occupational therapist who has found value in his life's work. Occupational therapy is not a job where "one size fits all"; there are many different demographics of people who need occupational therapy in different environments. Although, all occupational therapists have the same skills

One of the most valuable aspects in life is living healthy and independently. From a young age, I had always aspired to be a part of the healthcare field; however, I was unaware of the wide variety of options it had to offer. I can remember as a young girl having dreams of working in a hospital and developing relationships with diverse populations, and I am proud to say I still have the same dream till this day. As a Spanish major, I am always questioned with what I plan to do with my degree in Spanish.

Differences between OTPF and ICF Hypothesis: The occupational therapy practice framework and the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) framework are not compatible based on the different philosophical and theoretical foundations and distinct approaches to health and well-being. The occupational therapy practice framework (OTPF) and the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) framework are two models that were developed by health care professionals in the attempt to synthesize and organize theoretical knowledge and practical experience to promote health and engagement in life of those in need.

My aspiration to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy was confirmed through supporting my sister during a minor operation. I instantly felt empathy for her and on reflection I feel this is one of the qualities an Occupational Therapist should have. I cared for my sister for over a year and this experience helped me to gain an insight into what an Occupational Therapist’s responsibilities are. As my interest grew I assisted my sister with hospital appointments where I took the initiative to build relationships with occupational therapists, nurses and doctors on the ward and got first hand insight into what the job entails. They shared some invaluable advice that encouraged and underlined my decision to undertake an Occupational Therapy degree. They talked in detail about the life of an occupational therapist and the qualities needed such as problem-solving, compassion and empathy. Conversing with an occupational therapist gave me an insight into the

My plan here for 5 years is to have a Master of Occupational Therapy, to have my apartment and to be able to be reunited with my children again, in other words to have them close. I think five years soy it is perfect time to achieve my goals. And as a person I consider myself a fighter and when I propose something I fulfill it. To achieve it, first I have to dedicate time to studies, I will have a specific schedule between works, study and take time for my daughter who is here with me and I understand that with a good discipline can achieve my goals.

As a little girl growing up on the island of Grenada, I have always felt the need to care for others and wanting to help people feel their best. The simplest things as offering someone a drink or asking how their day was, brought joy to my heart. Knowing that I can provide my service to someone, whether it was giving something or communicating, made a great impact in my life. As I grew older, I felt a strong urge to pursue a career path that offered working in a team environment and helping others; engaging in behaviors that benefit a community. Freshmen year of college, I decided that I wanted to become an occupational therapist.

I have chosen occupational therapy as a career because of my family experiences, volunteer work, and my personal skills and qualities that I believe will contribute to my success as an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy has interested me from a young age because my mom, who is an occupational therapist, inspired me and instilled a passion within me for helping others. I have always been interested in pursuing a career in the health field where I am able to put my sills to great use in order to help other people. I am also drawn to occupational therapy because of the amount of variety within the profession. I love that occupational therapists have a wide range of populations to work with, as well as settings and specializations that they can chose to pursue. I also like how holistic and patient centered the therapist’s approach is while helping patients. For me, the biggest reason that I would to be an occupation therapist is because of the opportunity