You’ve probably already heard all about how challenging the coursework is for occupational therapy programs. 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 therapy observation hours required for your applications. In many cases, there are plenty of […]
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 […]
As an OT blogger myself, talking about and sharing the best occupational therapy blogs is a topic near and dear to my heart. While I do love a good OT podcast as well (check out my favorites here), diving into a really helpful OT blog or website after work has been a great and easy […]
To many OTs, the cost of occupational therapy school is a worthwhile investment. But the investment can certainly be an overwhelming one if you don’t do your homework. Several sources state that the graduate portion of an occupational therapy program can cost a yearly total of $15,000 and $37,000 for in-state and out-of-state residents respectively. […]
YouTube is such a wonderful resource for so many topics. You can find videos that give you hours of back-to-back cat memes, you can choose a new skill to learn, and you can even get ideas for recipes, crafts, or other DIY projects around the house. But did you know you can also learn so […]
No matter where you are in the occupational therapy degree process, you’ve probably been told 100 times that OT is a relatively unknown field. While we make a huge difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities across the lifespan, it’s also true that we need to assert our role in almost every setting we […]
If you’re in the process of applying to occupational therapy graduate schools and you’ve been seeing multiple types of OT programs, you may be wondering the answer to this question: What are hybrid occupational therapy programs? Since I went to a hybrid occupational therapy master’s program, I want to share my experience and tell you […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist (OT)? Maybe you’re just curious about the OT profession, or you’re seriously contemplating going into the wonderful field of occupational therapy. Either way, this article is for you! First off, if you’re brand-new to OT, you may be wondering what exactly is occupational therapy, or “OT” for […]
If you’ve landed on this article, you more than likely have done a quick Google search wondering if occupational therapy is stressful. If you’re a prospective occupational therapist, I’m sure you’ve heard many different things or have read articles that occupational therapy is on the top-ten list of “Least Stressful Jobs” or that it is […]