Are you finishing OT school and looking for a solid study plan to help you pass the NBCOT® exam on your first try? If so, this post was created just for you! While I was studying, I personally loved reading other new OTs’ success stories in the NBCOT® exam prep Facebook group as well reading […]
Looking for a list of the best occupational therapy podcasts? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a HUGE fan of podcasts in general, since they’re so easy to listen to while driving, walking the dog, working out, cleaning, and so on. I also love learning on the go, and listening to quality occupational […]
Are you or someone you’re close to interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being a US-based occupational therapist for over six years now and having worked in multiple adult-based rehab settings, I want to share with you 7 things I wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. This list isn’t meant to scare […]
Writing an outstanding occupational therapy cover letter does just that: it makes you stand out from the crowd! There’s no shortage of OT students (or therapists) for that matter. It’s important to make sure your accomplishments and background are highlighted in the right way. You may be wondering what’s important to include. You may be […]
In our first non-clinical jobs for occupational therapists article, Alternative Career Paths for Occupational Therapists, we highlighted 15 amazing alternative career paths for OTs, and we are excited in this article to share even more non-clinical career routes for OTs and COTAs. These positions also have an increased emphasis on remote opportunities! Note: This post […]
‘Tis the season for a fun list of great gift ideas for yourself or that favorite Occupational Therapist/COTA/OT student in your life. The list is a mix of fun, functional, and downright helpful gift ideas to get your favorite OT through those long work days. I made sure all of the items listed from Amazon were the […]
As occupational therapists, we consider driving to be an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) that may sometimes be addressed as part of treatment, but did you know that occupational therapy’s role in driver rehabilitation can be considered its own practice area entirely? Driver rehabilitation is a specialized area of occupational therapy that helps someone […]