Having survived several challenging years of occupational therapy grad school, we have to be honest…learning about theories, models, and frameworks in school isn’t one of the most fun aspects of becoming an OT. However, after practicing occupational therapy for several years now, it’s now easy to see the importance of these theories daily. It goes […]
If you’re on the path to becoming an occupational therapist, you have likely been wondering if you should pursue a Master’s in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD). The MOT vs OTD debate has been a bit of a controversial and contentious one for the last several years, particularly due to […]
Finding occupational therapy scholarships for graduate school isn’t always as easy as finding undergraduate scholarships – whether you’re applying to a Master’s or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. In general, most graduate programs don’t offer “full rides” or 100% paid tuition, but thankfully there are still scholarship options out there for you. Some of the […]
Wow, it’s been six years since I wrote this article (when I was basically still a new OT grad)! I thought about totally reworking the whole thing, but I think it’s fun to keep it close to it’s original format to see what OT interventions worked for me “back in the day.” That being said, […]
As occupational therapists, addressing activities of daily living, or ADLs, is often our bread and butter. It’s easy to see that things like being able to take a shower, getting dressed in the morning, or even just feeding yourself are integral to living a fulfilling life. Anyone who has experienced difficulty in these areas knows […]
When you’re in the process of becoming an occupational therapist, you will probably hear a lot about how in demand OTs are. Based on the numbers, OTs are in demand, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, which states job growth is expected to increase 17% from 2020 through 2030, which they note to […]
How many times have you wished your job had pre-printed, free home exercise program handouts? If you aren’t one of the lucky OT practitioners that has easy to access HEP handouts, this list is for you! There are overwhelming amounts of search results on Google that may or may not even be relevant to you, […]