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 […]
This article was originally published on April 23, 2016 and updated on March 9, 2019. If you’re in the throes of applying to occupational therapy school, or will soon be applying to OT school, this post is for you! I was inspired to write this article, as new grad, about all of the mistakes I […]
Are you new to physical agent modalities, also known as PAMs? The use of physical agent modalities was controversial in the profession of occupational therapy for many years. But, as professional roles and licensure acts were passed, the use of these modalities by OTs was clarified and approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). […]
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 […]
Picture this… You’ve been waiting at the doctor’s office for about 45 minutes, despite arriving on time for your appointment. When you’re finally called back, a nurse takes your vitals and then shows you to an exam room where you wait even longer. When you finally see the doctor, he spends about 5 minutes asking […]
I’ve heard from many different therapists how hard it is to find a good, reputable splinting guide. I started doing some digging and found a few available online for purchase, but to be absolutely sure this one is the best, I consulted with multiple hand therapists to get their expert opinion. They all agreed on what […]
Big news from the My OT Spot team! My husband Brad (AKA the My OT Spot tech whiz/guru) and I just left our home in Atlanta for our unofficial My OT Spot tour! We’re traveling across the U.S. in a teardrop RV… and we want to meet you! Why are we doing this? It’s been […]
Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge. There’s a lot to figure out, including learning the ins and outs of the main application system, the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (also known as OTCAS). While not all occupational therapy schools use OTCAS, there is a large number that do, and choosing schools that use […]
Activity analysis is the central function of occupational therapy. It is what makes us OTs. 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 that your treatments are […]
How many times have you heard the phrase evidence-based practice over the last few years? Applying the latest research to your treatment sessions does seem to make sense, doesn’t it? But how do you know when the evidence supports the practice of occupational therapy? This article will explain what evidence-based practice is, why it is […]