Although the whole graduate school experience can certainly be expensive, paying for OT school is not as scary as it may initially seem, thanks to student loans and other supplemental options available to you. If you’re interested in the amazing profession of occupational therapy but you are concerned about coming up with the funds, here […]
Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge in a variety of ways. There’s a lot you’ll have to figure out, including 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 schools use OTCAS, there are […]
Occupational therapy fieldwork is an integral part of every therapist’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 make the […]
Do you love watching movies as much as I do? If so, I am sure you have seen the moment in Hollywood movies, when a person has a car accident or a fall, and magically wakes up from their coma. They are immediately able to form a coherent sentence to their loved one and can […]
What is the difference between rehabilitation vs habilitation? While these two words sound very similar and can seem confusing, these two words have distinct differences. Most people know what rehabilitation means, but habilitation is its lesser known cousin. So, we’ll outline the differences, as well as the similarities, and why it’s important to be able […]
Whether you are an OT working with a young child with cerebral palsy or an aging adult with multiple sclerosis, adaptive equipment has its place in occupational therapy intervention across the lifespan and for multiple health-related conditions. For OT students or new graduates, incorporating adaptive equipment education into therapy may seem overwhelming at first…simply because […]
If you’re an occupational therapy student completing your Level II fieldwork, you will likely have to come up with an in-service idea, which is an occupational therapy related presentation or project you’re responsible for. Take it from me, deciding on the perfect OT in-service idea for your fieldwork can be a daunting challenge! Fieldwork flies […]