Occupational Therapy Program at ISU he College of Health Professions is pleased to offer the first graduate Occupational Therapy program in Idaho. The occupational therapist uses occupation to promote health and well-being among people of all ages and abilities. Occupations are goal-directed, meaningful pursuits that occupy our time each day, such as cooking, riding a bike, or working on a computer. Occupational therapists adapt the environment, tasks, or techniques to meet individual needs while helping each client develop the new skills necessary to function productively. A holistic philosophy is an essential aspect of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapists view every aspect of a client's life as important to their health.
Occupational therapy is used for people who have, or are at risk for, physical, cognitive, mental, or psychosocial impairments. Occupational therapists seek to improve the quality of life for individuals across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. This important field of health care has experienced enormous growth. Work settings are varied and include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, public and private schools, community mental health settings, and developmental centers. The Occupational Therapy program offers graduate entry-level training designed to prepare professionals with the ability to provide a full range of basic occupational therapy services, including screening and referral, examination, evaluation, and treatment.