Knee Floater? About two years ago, I took a bad fall on a log over a creek in Alaska. I went down hard (I'm fat) and the outside of my left leg took the brunt of it. Since then, I have had intermittent severe pain behind the knee that hits and is gone in a flash. There is no warning when it's going to happen.
To become an occupational therapist, you'll need a minimum of a master's degree in occupational therapy. The following article offers information on preparing for and entering an occupational therapy program, as well as information about certification and licensure.
Since 2007, an OT must complete a master's degree program (previously, only a bachelor's degree was required). An OTA is only required to complete an associate's degree program and can carry out treatment plans developed by the occupational therapist but can't complete evaluations.