Occupational Therapy Aide how-to

How to Prepare a Therapy Station

Ready stations keep sessions on time.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Ready stations keep sessions on time. In short: check; gather; clean, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check the schedule.

  2. Gather equipment.

  3. Clean surfaces.

  4. Arrange tools.

  5. Check safety.

  6. Confirm with the therapist.

Safety reminders for occupational therapy aides

  • Use safe patient handling
  • Follow infection control
  • Lock brakes
  • Report hazards

Treatment area · Transfer · Gait belt · Disinfection · Schedule · Adaptive equipment: see the full occupational therapy aide glossary.

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