Wondering what a day in the life is like as an OT student? We’re excited to feature a Day in the Life of an OT Student, written by Sarah Johnson, back when she was in OT school. Thank you so much, Sarah, for sharing your OT school experiences! To learn more about Sarah’s current role […]
The medical field is well-known for its lingo. It’s often said that patients’ chart notes look something like alphabet soup, even to those who are familiar with such terminology. It can make things even more difficult when occupational therapy medical abbreviations (and medical abbreviations in general!) enter the mix. We learn a whole laundry list […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA)? Maybe you’re just curious about the OT profession, or you’re seriously contemplating going into the wonderful field of occupational therapy. Either way, this article is for you! First off, if you’re brand-new to learning about OT, you may be wondering what […]
How many times have you been to the doctor or another healthcare provider and they spend half of your visit typing on the computer while you sit and wait? This can definitely be frustrating when you really need the provider’s attention. This is a common situation enabled by point of service (POS) documentation. As occupational […]
Occupational science is a very important aspect of the field of occupational therapy and is something you may be wondering about if you are interested in becoming an occupational therapist. You may have even seen that there are some occupational science bachelor’s degrees (which can oftentimes be thought of as pre-occupational therapy degrees). You may […]
Have you ever wondered about what role occupational therapy plays in skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs? Have you been considering working as a SNF rehab OT yourself? If so, this article is for you! We’ll dive into what a SNF is, what an occupational therapist SNF position entails, and what types of patients OT practitioners […]
Hooray! You got a call back from your dream occupational therapy position after sending out what feels like a hundred resumes and are ready for your OT job interview! Getting a call back is great news since the company is definitely interested in you if they’re taking the time to set up an interview. So […]
If you’re in the process of applying to occupational therapy graduate schools and you’ve been seeing multiple types of OT programs, you may be wondering the answer to this question: What are hybrid occupational therapy programs? Since I went to a hybrid occupational therapy master’s program myself, I want to share my experience and tell […]
In the last few years, the world has had a major shift towards doing things fully online or remotely, so naturally, we often get the question from prospective OT students asking, “Are there fully online occupational therapy schools?” Unfortunately, there is no entry-level occupational therapy program that is completely online, but there are hybrid occupational […]
‘Tis the season for a fun list of great gift ideas for yourself or that favorite occupational therapist/COTA/OT student in your life. Our list is a mix of fun, functional, and downright helpful gift ideas to get your favorite OT through those long work days. These are all products or services that I personally use […]