Here at My OT Spot, we’re really excited to extend our exclusive MedBridge promo code MYOTSPOT to readers and visitors! With the promo code MYOTSPOT you will be able to save $175 off of the full price of MedBridge Continuing Education if you are an OT, OTA, PT, PTA, RN or Athletic Trainer. That’s just […]
YouTube is such a wonderful resource for so many topics. You can find videos that give you hours of back-to-back cat memes, you can choose a new skill to learn, and you can even get ideas for recipes, crafts, or other DIY projects around the house. But did you know you can also learn so […]
As an OT student starting any fieldwork, it is important to walk into your clinical setting with an idea of the expectations of the setting. That’s exactly what we will cover in this post. Before you start your acute care fieldwork, the first thing you want to do is to contact your clinical instructor (CI) […]
Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge in many ways. There’s a lot 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 a large number that […]
To expand on our article covering the major orthopedic precautions following surgery, we decided to create a “Part Two” addressing home safety following orthopedic surgery. This post covers the biggest safety basics after discharge from a major orthopedic surgery. These home safety tips can be used for other surgeries or injuries/illness as well, and can […]
Navigating through the rehab continuum of care as a new occupational therapist or COTA can be confusing. There are so many settings, and all of the phases of rehab may not fully be covered in detail in OT school. To make navigating through the OT continuum of care easier, this post will take you through […]
According to The National Cancer Institute, the number of people living beyond a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 16.9 million in 2019 and this is expected to rise to almost 22 million by 2024. Additionally, the Institute estimates that 39.5% of men and women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in […]
If you’re a new occupational therapist (or you are physical therapist or speech therapist!) considering working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), there are several important factors to look at before taking the job. While there are great skilled nursing facilities to work for, there are also many facilities that can challenge ethical boundaries and […]
One of the first and most important considerations in the pursuit of a career in occupational therapy is admission to an accredited occupational therapy graduate program. Planning for entrance into one of these programs needs to begin early, since there are a variety of occupational therapy school prerequisites that need to be completed or be […]
If you’re reading this, you may have just received the stressful news that you failed the NBCOT® exam. First, take a deep breath. Don’t panic. Easier said than done, I know! After weeks and weeks of studying and stressing, you’re likely feeling de-motivated and hopeless. These feelings are 100% normal and you should expect to […]