Physical therapists must be licensed. To sit for the National Physical Therapist Examination, you have to be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy school. More on certification. read more
Occupational therapy focuses more on functional activities, more closely related to cognition, communication, fine motor activities, and skills. While a physiotherapist might work on restoring gross movement, the occupational therapist will generally work at the point that the individual must interact successfully with the environment. read more
Occupational therapy vs. physical therapy: Job duties & skills Both occupational therapy and physical therapy often require many of the same skills—in fact, several methods of physical therapy are used as a part of the occupational therapy practices and vice versa. read more
To sit for the National Physical Therapist Examination, you have to be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy school. More on certification. Licensing laws vary by state but common requirements include graduating from an accredited occupational therapy school, meeting fieldwork requirements and passing a national certification exam. read more