REFLECTIONS ON EMERGING PRACTICE

I have enjoyed learning about a few of the different emerging practice areas that an occupational therapist can enter. It is really exciting to see how transferrable the skills we have learnt in our degree are. I knew of a few of the paths that you could take when qualified, but researching for this blog has helped me learn how adaptable a degree in occupational therapy can be as there are so many ways and so many opportunities that can utilise the skills and the knowledge that we are taught. We are not just limited to staying in one area of practice for the rest of our working lives. Removing barriers to occupational participation for clients can occur not only in hospital environments but also other areas such as office spaces, workplaces and the community. The beauty of emerging practice is that there will always be new industries and new ways of utilising the skills that a occupational therapist holds. It is up to the therapist if they choose to open their minds to the variety of employment opportunities that are out there and the multiple industries that would benefit from the skills that occupational therapists have to offer.