Specialty Areas

There are several specialty areas in occupational therapy. Although the field is holistic, it is important to have areas of focus for more specific areas in health care that are not as prominent. Some specialty fields include low vision, driving and community mobility, and sensory. These are more specific areas that are not typically covered in general OT classes. OT's typically learn as they go in these specialty areas. An OT can often get certified in their specialty area. It's important to designate these specialty areas so that these smaller populations can get the best care that's specific to their disability or illness.

Out of the specialty areas listed on the AOTA website, I find the obesity population to be the most interesting. I've always been really interested in health and nutrition, so I think that I would thoroughly enjoy working in this specialty area. Obesity is a huge health problem in America and this population of people can benefit from working with an occupational therapist.