{"id":761,"date":"2024-01-31T14:53:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/?p=761"},"modified":"2024-03-22T13:48:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T08:18:59","slug":"steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Steps To Become An Occupational Therapist In India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:113\"><strong>Ever wished you could be a real-life superhero, helping people overcome challenges and regain their independence? Look no further than a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/career-in-occupational-therapy\/\">career as occupational therapist<\/a> (OT)!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:113\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Career-In-Occupational-Therapy-jobs.jpeg\" alt=\"Career in Occupational Therapy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Career-In-Occupational-Therapy-jobs.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Career-In-Occupational-Therapy-jobs-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Career-In-Occupational-Therapy-jobs-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Career-In-Occupational-Therapy-jobs-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:113\">OTs are the wizards behind everyday magic, empowering individuals \u2013 children, adults, and even elders \u2013 to live their fullest lives despite physical, sensory, or cognitive limitations.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:2\"><strong>Imagine:<\/strong> a young girl learning to tie her shoes after a hand injury, an elderly man regaining confidence after a stroke, or a wheelchair user conquering stairs with newfound strength.These are just a few of the victories you&#8217;ll witness and celebrate as an OT.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#5_Steps_To_Become_An_Occupational_Therapist_In_India\" title=\"5 Steps To Become An Occupational Therapist In India\">5 Steps To Become An Occupational Therapist In India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#1_Ace_your_academics\" title=\"1. Ace your academics:\">1. Ace your academics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#2_Master_the_craft\" title=\"2. Master the craft:\">2. Master the craft:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#3_Internship\" title=\"3. Internship:\">3. Internship:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#4_License_to_thrill\" title=\"4. License to thrill:\">4. License to thrill:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#5_Keep_soaring\" title=\"5. Keep soaring!\">5. Keep soaring!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/steps-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-india\/#Make_Grand_Career_As_Occupational_Therapist_With_Bachelor_Of_Occupational_Therapy\" title=\"Make Grand Career As Occupational Therapist With Bachelor Of Occupational Therapy\">Make Grand Career As Occupational Therapist With Bachelor Of Occupational Therapy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:113\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Steps_To_Become_An_Occupational_Therapist_In_India\"><\/span>5 Steps To Become An Occupational Therapist In India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIHScures%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02UQLGK6vrBjyrcENdWUDQuihoSU4hYnoaKzbVUQLqgmo97yLKg7GiRDGRwLftEmPfl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"731\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Master-Degree-In-Hospital-Administration.jpg\" alt=\"Steps To Become An Occupational Therapist In India\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Master-Degree-In-Hospital-Administration.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Master-Degree-In-Hospital-Administration-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Master-Degree-In-Hospital-Administration-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Master-Degree-In-Hospital-Administration-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:113\">So, how do you join this career as occupational therapist (OT)?<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:113\">Buckle up, future therapist, because here&#8217;s easy steps to become an occupational therapist in india:<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:48\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ace_your_academics\"><\/span><strong>1. Ace your academics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:48\">Start by cracking the 10+2 Science stream with good grades in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These subjects lay the foundation for understanding the human body and mind.<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:342\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Master_the_craft\"><\/span><strong>2. Master the craft:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:342\">Now, dive into a thrilling adventure \u2013 a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/course\/bachelor-degree-occupational-therapy\">Bachelor of Occupational Therapy<\/a> (BOT)<\/strong> degree! These 4-5 years will be packed with anatomy, physiology, psychology, and, of course, the magic of OT interventions. Think adaptive equipment, sensory exercises, and mind-body therapies \u2013 all weapons in your superhero arsenal!<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:296\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Internship\"><\/span><strong>3. Internship: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:296\">Time to unleash your inner hero! Hospitals, clinics, schools \u2013 choose your battlefield and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned OTs. Witness real-life transformations, hone your skills, and discover your niche, be it pediatrics, geriatrics, or mental health.<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_License_to_thrill\"><\/span><strong>4. License to thrill:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:60\">Completing your BOT and internship unlocks the coveted prize \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/rehabcouncil.nic.in\/\"><strong>Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) license<\/strong><\/a>. This is your official superhero badge, granting you the power to practice OT across India!<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:247\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_soaring\"><\/span><strong>5. Keep soaring!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:247\">The learning never stops! Consider a <strong>Master&#8217;s in Occupational Therapy (MOT)<\/strong> to specialize in areas like neurology, hand therapy, or community OT. You can even become a professor, shaping the next generation of superheroes!<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:247\">Read more blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/occupational-therapist-job\/\">What Can I Do With An Occupational Therapy Degree?<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:247\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-763 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Career in Occupational Therapy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/outpatient-occupational-therapy-2000x1333px.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:283\"><strong>Remember, this journey is not just about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/academic-programs\">academics programs<\/a>, it&#8217;s about passion.<\/strong> Do you have a big heart, a knack for problem-solving, and a love for working with people? Then, welcome to the OT family! We need your empathy, your creativity, and your unwavering belief in human potential.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:177\">Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and prepare to witness the most rewarding magic \u2013 the magic of empowering lives, one step, one skill, one triumph at a time.<\/p>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:111\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Grand_Career_As_Occupational_Therapist_With_Bachelor_Of_Occupational_Therapy\"><\/span><strong>Make Grand Career As Occupational Therapist With Bachelor Of Occupational Therapy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ignite your passion for helping others while building a fulfilling career with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/course\/bachelor-degree-occupational-therapy\">Bachelor of Occupational Therapy<\/a> program!<\/p>\n<p>Transform lives at our esteemed Autonomous Institute of Health Science, a hub for nurturing future healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>This 4-year journey, welcoming 60 aspiring therapists, equips you with the knowledge and skills to empower individuals with physical, mental, or developmental challenges to achieve their full potential. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment, complemented by dedicated faculty and on-campus hostel facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Through 8 enriching semesters, you&#8217;ll master evidence-based interventions, practical techniques,\u00a0 and gain hands-on experience through clinical placements. Become the changemaker you envision; start your journey towards a rewarding career in occupational therapy!<\/p>\n<p>Call Now For FREE CAREER COUNSELLING:<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:111\">Read more blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.ac.in\/blog\/optometry-school-requirements\/\">Does Optometry School Require Calculus?<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"National Doctor&#039;s Day | LIVE | Career Opportunity In Health Sciences- IHS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F6ZPgWgTgPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wished you could be a real-life superhero, helping people overcome challenges and regain their independence? 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