If you’re interested in becoming an OT, you’ve probably already heard all about how challenging the coursework is for occupational therapy graduate programs (for both OT Master’s and Doctorates). The process of applying to occupational therapy school can be just as challenging, but in a different way, especially when you’re trying to obtain enough occupational […]
We’re thrilled to feature this article written by early intervention occupational therapist Allie Ruhl, OTR/L. Allie shares what a day in the life is like for her working in pediatric early intervention along with tips for working in this field of OT. To learn even more about early intervention OT, be sure to also check […]
A quick note from the author: I’m an occupational therapist, and I also have ADHD myself, so I’m writing from both sides: the therapist who can help manage it, and the person who lives with it every day. This article will not only include the research but also things I’ve tried along the way, which […]
If you’re currently applying to occupational therapy school, or you will soon be applying to OT school, this post was written just for you! I was inspired to write this article when I was a new occupational therapist, highlighting the mistakes I personally made when applying to OT school so you don’t have to go […]
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/MSOT) or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD). The MOT vs OTD debate has been a bit of a controversial and contentious one (at least for practicing therapists) for the last […]
When I was discovering occupational therapy as a career, I was very familiar with what occupational therapists did in inpatient rehab settings since I worked as an aide in one, and I was aware that OTs also worked with children in schools. I’d heard of occupational therapists working in patients’ home settings as well, but […]
If you’re new to discovering the awesome career path of occupational therapy and you are curious about all of the different occupational therapy settings you can work in, look no further. There are so many settings to choose from, whether it’s providing occupational therapy services in a hospital, rehab facility, clinic, school, in the patient’s […]
If you’ve ever searched ‘OT vs. PT’ to understand the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy, you’re not alone. Patients receiving therapy in a rehab setting might not always be able to tell you the difference between occupational therapy vs. physical therapy, which might be surprising considering the massive impact each therapy can have on […]
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 acceptance into one of these graduate programs, whether it is a Master’s or Doctorate in OT, needs to begin early, since there are a variety of occupational […]
Are you thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? If so, you might be wondering, in today’s landscape, “Are fewer people applying to OT school?” Don’t worry, we’re here to answer this question for you and give you some additional insight on the OT school application process. We’ll also dive into what this means for the […]