Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy from an approved and accredited occupational therapy program. The occupational therapist can practice one year from the date of graduation or until the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is passed. The occupational therapist must hold a current Illinois license to practice as issued by the Illinois State of Regulations. Ongoing continuing education is expected to maintain updated knowledge and skills for practice as a school-based therapist.

The occupational therapist works on the acquisition of or compensations for deficits in fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. More specifically, occupational therapists work with students on foundation skills needed for school participation through tasks analysis, individu...