Occupational therapy is an exciting and fast-growing field. The role of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or COTA, is expanding as well. In fact, some estimates predict COTA positions are projected to grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026 (BLS, 2019) with more positions opening up over the next 10 years. That means that there […]
We’re really excited to feature this article written by school-based occupational therapist Devon Breithart, OTR/L. In the article, Devon shares what a day in the life is like working in the school system. When I first started OT school, I had a lot of questions. But the most persistent one that stuck with me was […]
You’ve probably already heard all about how intellectually 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 your occupational therapy observation hours required for your application. In most cases, there are plenty […]
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 in […]
On this page, you’ll find a complete list of the 12 interviews that are part of the OT Across America series. Click the links below to be taken to the interview: Springfield, IL with Tiffany, Kylie, and Ashley St. Louis, MO with Natalie Flaugher, OTR/L Kansas City, MO with Maria Lindbergh OTR/L Kansas City, KS […]
Occupational therapy programs are getting more and more competitive each year. Many programs will get hundreds or even thousands of first-round applicants. According to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most programs interview 2-3 times the number of open spaces they have. In other words, programs might interview 80-120 people for 40 open spaces. Interviews […]
If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and are looking for some solutions, a path forward, or even encouragement. Well, you’re in luck because this article will provide you with just that. Because here’s the thing… Applying to occupational therapy school is hard. You already know […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being a US-based occupational therapist for three years now and having worked in multiple adult 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 you away from becoming an OT! But, […]
When someone asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I’m an occupational therapist, about 75% of the time I get a blank stare. Part of the purpose of My OT Spot is to help bring awareness to the field of occupational therapy. We want others to know exactly what we do […]
If you’re in the pre-application process of becoming an Occupational Therapy practitioner and are trying to decide which path to choose, this post is for you. General Difference Between OTR vs. COTA Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) To start with the basics for those of you who are not yet fully aware of the difference, OT(R) […]