Physical, Occupational, and Recreational Therapies

HLTH 105

Focused Activity 5 Instructions

Answer the following questions in 1–2 pages in 12-point font and double-spaced. Format the paper in question and answer style. Answers should be in complete sentences and in your own words. Provide citations with specific answers and a reference list, at the end, in current APA format.

Physical, Occupational, and Recreational Therapies

Use your textbook to compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the following careers: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. Thoroughly cover topics of education, work description, work environment, opportunities, etc.

Use your textbook and these helpful websites to learn more about the topics: APTA; AOTA; ATRA.

Medical Assisting

After reviewing the section on medical assisting in the course textbook, briefly describe the role of the medical assistant in today’s healthcare office. This section should be 5–6 sentences in length. How could training as a medical assistant be a valuable tool when pursuing advanced health careers (for example: physician assistant, nursing, or physical therapy)?

This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.