I generally lurk on this listserv, but feel compelled to jump in. First
Ron, what data do you have that this is happening? With OT going to a
Master's level and PT to a Doctorate, I cannot imagine this will happen
much. The Canadians did have the dual degree, but gave it up because
invariably the person ended up specializing in one field over the other (not
doing both). Additionally, there is such a tremendous body of knowledge
in both fields that I believe it would take an exceptional person to be
competent in both. We are very different professions and I agree with Rayya
that OTs knowledge in mental health does set us apart from PT. However, our
focus on occupation sets us apart even more and I have no desire to do PT.
Years ago there was some talk coming out of a few think tanks to merge the
professions, but obviously that was not embraced by either APTA or AOTA. As
OTs we need to focus on what we do best and advance the science of
occupation. If we do our jobs well, there will be no talk of merging or
becoming both an OT and PT and more people will want to become OTs because
it is a profession that makes a difference in people's lives.
Carol Gwin
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I think it could make for a strong therapist working in a physical
setting at it's most positive possibility (being optimistic rather than
realistic) but I really wonder how they retain the mental health aspect
which to me is the best thing about OT training - the fact that it
covers both (here in the UK at least)
Rayya Ghul
On Thu, 16 May 2002 12:29:20 -0400 Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Hello:
>
> Can I ask for readers' feedback on the trend of some students becoming
> trained and licensed as both OT and PT.
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> What are the advantages/disadvantages to the OT profession?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron
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