Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship

This is a central part of the Journey about OT in the Pre-Apprentice Program

Learner Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Describe the role of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants in restoring independence and daily function.
• Explain core OT concepts such as occupations, activity analysis, and task adaptation.
• Understand how OTs evaluate the interaction between person, environment, and activity.
• Define key OT terms like ADLs, fine-motor skills, sensory processing, and assistive devices.
• Record reflections and share insights about independence, creativity, and patient-centered care.

Learner Level: Grades 7–12

Estimated Time: 45–60 minutes

Standards Alignment: ASCD Whole Child • ISTE Student Standards • NLM Health Literacy • NCHSE Health Science • U.S. DOL Pre-Apprenticeship Quality Framework