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Conduct tests to assess functional, emotional, psychological, developmental and physical
capabilities
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Plan and direct specific therapeutic programs for individuals using vocational (jobs
or careers), recreational, remedial, social and educational activities
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- Select and design a variety of activities that assist an affected movement or function and help individuals to regain personal care skills, such as eating and dressing
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- Assist people to gain, or regain, skills in social, leisure and
work environments through graded individual and group therapy and activity programs
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- Monitor the progress of individuals and assist with the coordination of an effective health team
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- Assist children with disabilities to integrate into education programs in schools
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- Assess the ability of injured workers to return to their usual employment or to perform alternative duties
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- Advise on the use of specialized equipment, such as home modifications, adapted kitchen utensils, wheelchairs and other assistive technologies, which help people within their
environment
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- Assess the need for, develop and run health education programs
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- Act as consultants to industry and government organizations
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- Teach in academic institutions
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- Assist in policy development for health and other related areas.
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