Career fit quiz

Is Occupational Therapy Aide the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the occupational therapy aide career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the occupational therapy aide job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to explore therapy careers
Statement 2 of 8I’m organized
Statement 3 of 8I like helping
Statement 4 of 8I want regular hours
Statement 5 of 8I want to start quickly
Statement 6 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $39,160 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Occupational therapy aides prepare treatment areas, transport patients and help with clerical tasks, supporting occupational therapists and assistants.

  • Prepare treatment areas
  • Clean and organize equipment
  • Transport patients
  • Schedule appointments
  • Assist with activities under supervision

Read a full day in the life or see occupational therapy aide salary data.

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