Clinical reasoning in occupational therapy is a term that gets thrown around a lot in OT school and beyond. Professors say it’s something that will eventually come to you with practice and experience in the field. But, oftentimes, it’s not something you get a lot of direct training on. Clinical reasoning is most frequently addressed […]
Documentation can be a pretty intimidating class in OT school. But the reality of writing an occupational therapy SOAP note, and other documentation, in the clinic is actually a lot simpler than it sounds. The main goal of any kind of documentation is to keep a record of the patient’s progress toward their goals and […]
Memes are a staple in group chats across the nation. We can probably all agree that memes are good content to scroll through and browse while we’re waiting in line or stuck in traffic. But there may be only a select few that actually make us laugh out loud. Usually these are the ones we […]
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 […]
Is it possible to care for a patient when you know they really do not need occupational therapy services? Unfortunately, this is a common ethical dilemma occupational therapists face on the job. There are times where you will find yourself torn between advocating for a patient but you know they are not appropriate for therapy. Typically, […]
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 […]