Caregiver and family education: Along with patient education, this is truly one of the most important aspects of occupational therapy in any rehab setting, from acute care to outpatient and everything in between. With such a high level of importance comes the big responsibility to remember everything you need to cover in sometimes only one […]
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 […]
When you get your first job as a licensed occupational therapy practitioner, you usually aren’t thinking about additional occupational therapy specialties right off the bat. Your primary focus is just trying to keep your head above water. You are thrown into unfamiliar territory, and as a result you will likely spend the first few years […]
MedBridge online continuing education has become one of the most powerful and widely used resources in the healthcare industry, all in under 10 years. The company is consistently creating some of the most high-quality educational content the healthcare industry has ever seen, and they’re actively working towards their mission of improving the lives of patients […]
Activity analysis is a key function of occupational therapy. It is what makes us occupational therapists. As an OT, do you ever think about why and how you analyze activities? Is it something that is just automatic for you, or do you use a formal system? How often do you use activity analysis to prove […]
Occupational therapy models, theories, frameworks, frames of reference — all of these different terms can be enough to make your head spin! Content that we learn in OT school is often heavily focused on these areas, and for good reason. We need to understand the basis behind all of the work we are doing as […]
Whether you are a new grad or seasoned therapist, mentorship in your occupational therapy career will have a meaningful and lasting impact. Making connections with other OTs throughout your professional lifespan sets the stage for best practice and can ignite career driving passion. If finding mentors is a priority for you, there’s no doubt that […]