Title: Describe various career fields related to rehabilitation.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Exploring Careers in the Rehabilitation Field

Description should include

- occupational therapy (e.g., hand therapy, driving, low vision, work hardening)
- physical therapy (e.g., orthopedics, sports, women’s health, aquatics)
- athletic training
- speech and language pathology
- audiology
- recreational therapy
- music therapy
- art therapy
- dance therapy
- animal-assisted therapy
- exercise science
- cardiac rehabilitation
- orthotics/prosthetics
- nursing
- biomedical or rehabilitation engineering
- massage therapy
- social work
- respiratory therapy
- rehabilitation counseling.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What high school courses prepare students for careers related to rehabilitation?
- What higher education and training is required for each career path related to rehabilitation?
- What responsibilities are involved in each career path?
- What tests or checks (e.g., drug, criminal background) may be required of employees in rehabilitation fields?
- What are barrier crimes? What are some examples of barrier crimes, according to the Virginia Department of Health?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Career View
- Virginia Department of Health Professions
- Employment Barrier Crimes, Office of Licensure and Certification, Virginia Department of Health