A large part of the population that we as occupational therapists can work with are people with low vision or impaired vision. Some patients may even start occupational therapy services because of a low vision diagnosis, but other patients may start OT for a different reason, but still have underlying vision problems that affect their […]
We all know that occupational therapy CEU courses can sometimes come with a hefty price tag, leading to a dent in our budget just to keep up with our OT/OTA license renewals. This does not mean that those more expensive courses aren’t worth it, but with today’s economy, we can use all the help we […]
This year, I’ve decided to dive back into patient care after several years out as a stay at home parent. I quickly realized that I really needed an OT refresher. Although I’ve been maintaining the My OT Spot blog part time, I haven’t been keeping as up to date on the most current OT research […]
If you’ve already found your passion for all things vision in OT, it’s time to take a closer look at how you can incorporate vision into your occupational therapy practice. The next step will be to develop your skills assessing patients so you can feel more confident treating within the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and […]
Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge in a variety of ways. I’m sure you’ve already realized that there’s a lot you’ll have to figure out. This includes learning the ins and outs of the main OT school application system, the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (also known as OTCAS). While not all […]
Occupational therapy fieldwork is an integral part of every occupational therapy practitioner’s education. While classroom learning is great for building theory, the experience of treating and interacting with real patients and clients is second to none. And while simply showing up to your fieldwork is half the battle, being an engaged and excited learner can […]
If you’re an occupational therapy student or OT practitioner, you’re probably well aware of the difficulties of goal writing. Adult-based occupational therapist Mandy Chamberlain, OTR/L, knows the feeling all too well. So she decided to create two amazing and affordable OT goal writing resources to help solve this problem. These resources include an all-inclusive guide […]