Occupational therapy school is such an unforgettable journey. It is full of many challenges and rewards. To help with the challenging aspects, we’re grateful to have insight from current OT student Sarah Schwarz, OTS. In this post, she shares 7 tips to help you survive (and thrive!) in your occupational therapy program. What would you […]
The following is a guest post from Melissa Kimmerling, EdD, MOT, OTR/L, on the benefits of participating in your OT state association. Thanks so much to Melissa for sharing! I see you. You’re busy. It is hard to think of another thing to add to your plate, much less something that costs money. You may […]
I’ve written a few articles covering how to study for the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) exam, including “How I Passed the NBCOT On My First Try (and You Can Too!).” If you haven’t checked that article out and are studying for the boards, definitely hop on over to it to read about […]
Today’s article is a guest post written by occupational therapist Chelsea Jancewicz, OTR/L, all about building solid communication skills in occupational therapy. Thanks, Chelsea, for sharing this helpful advice! Working as an occupational therapist in healthcare, chances are you were gifted with strong communication skills, or like me, you have had to work on strengthening […]
If I had to pick one and only one textbook or resource to use as both a student and as a new occupational therapy practitioner, I would hands-down 100% pick the Occupational Therapy Toolkit (currently in its 7th edition). It is written and illustrated by occupational therapist Cheryl Hall, an OT with over 30 years of experience. […]
Everyone has different reasons for why they became interested in the field of occupational therapy. But there’s one thing we all have in common when it comes to our careers… We need to get paid! While compensation should not be the #1 motivation for getting into a field, it is certainly a factor that should […]
The following article on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (along with Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy) was guest-authored by Janet Meydam, OTR/L and Meredith Chandler, OTR/L. We want to give both of them a huge thanks for sharing their insight and research for this article. According to the National Stroke Association, it is estimated that 9 out of […]
One of the most common and important questions any new occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant wants to know is, “How do I get my occupational therapy license in my state?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always as simple as one might think. The process for getting your state occupational therapy license itself is not that […]
I’ve been a huge fan of Mandy Chamberlain’s Seniors Flourish, including her podcast and website, since I first started blogging on My OT Spot over three years ago (wow, time flies!) I personally hadn’t gotten the chance to try out the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab membership until I signed up earlier this year, but I’m […]
Every year, more than 795,000 people experience a stroke in the United States (cdc.gov, 2017). Therefore the chances are high that you will encounter one of these individuals in your occupational therapy practice, no matter what practice setting you work in. For occupational therapists working in acute care, working with someone who has experienced a […]