Occupational Therapy Personal Statement Essay

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Some people may be more appropriate for studying occupational therapy (OT) than me, but there is no programme like OT that fits me the most.

I would like to devote myself in health care profession because I wanted to save people from tragic health conditions. After learning about what is OT in the information day,
I was fascinated. It totally coincides with what I love and what I want to do. The most impressive idea in OT is giving people meaningful lives. Living with no meaning is worse than death. I want to make changes and I want my patients happy.

OT’s patients are in different social backgrounds and different ages ranging from babies to the elderly, so OT should be equipped by many-sided knowledge. I am a girl than was born with great …show more content…

I can know more about human functioning in anatomy lessons. Living creatures especially human are very miraculous and mystical. Second, I can use theories in psychology lessons to explain daily phenomenon. After knowing people’s mood and thoughts, I can make a better response. Moreover, I am creative and like doing arts. I have chances exerting my ability to create tools for facilitating patient’s daily living.

Therefore, I chose OT and OT chose me. And the knowledge I gained will enable me to serve myself and my community in the future.

The duty of occupational therapists mainly concentrates in the rehabilitation aspect. My specialty can help patients in communities to regain their normal lives. At the same time, I can apply my knowledge into my daily living. For example, I know how to treat myself by using hot or cold pack after a sport trauma. I also know how to deal with my own psychological problems. For instance, when I am depressed, instead of reminding myself to forget the sadness, I should use distraction to relieve the pain.

As an old saying, prevention is better than cure. My knowledge about healthy lifestyles and correct postures also help me to prevent diseases and injuries. I should share these tips to my family, friends, and even people in the community by visit schools and community centers to conduct health

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