Preferred Label : Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides;
NCIt definition : Occupational therapy assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational
therapists, helping patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily
living and working. Occupational therapy assistants are directly involved in providing
therapy to patients, while occupational therapy aides typically perform support activities.
Physical therapist assistants and physical therapist aides work under the direction
and supervision of physical therapists, helping patients who are recovering from injuries
and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.;
Origin ID : C122488;
UMLS CUI : C4054322;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
