Although the whole graduate school thing can certainly be expensive, paying for OT school is not as scary as it may initially seem thanks to student loans and other supplemental options. If you’re interested in the amazing profession of occupational therapy but are concerned about coming up with the funds, here are some quick tips […]
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 made when applying to OT school so you don’t have to go through the same […]
According to U.S. News, Occupational Therapy ranks 28 in 100 top best jobs of 2020. Rankings are based on full assessment of salary and work-life balance that the jobs provide (U.S. News, 2020). All things considered, that’s a fantastic ranking compared to the thousands of possible jobs available in the U.S. (and with all of […]
‘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 […]
If you’re looking for functional, occupation-based standing tolerance activities to use in your rehab practice, we’ve got you covered! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite occupation-based treatment ideas for when you’re looking to keep your standing tolerance interventions related to your patients’ daily occupations. These standing tolerance activities are for any patients that have reduced […]
Occupational therapy school is such an unforgettable journey. It is full of many challenges and rewards. To help with the challenging aspects, we’re grateful to have insight from current OT student Sarah Schwarz, OTS. In this post, she shares 7 tips to help you survive (and thrive!) in your occupational therapy program. What would you […]
I’ve written a few articles covering how to study for the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) exam, including “How I Passed the NBCOT On My First Try (and You Can Too!).” If you haven’t checked that article out and are studying for the boards, definitely hop on over to it to read about […]
If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner or student searching for occupation-based dynamic balance interventions, then this article is just for you! Occupation-based interventions are not only our bread and butter, but they also can help differentiate us from physical therapy. It can be way too easy to accidentally do the same non-occupation based balance interventions […]
Are you thinking about making the transition from COTA to OTR? You’re definitely not alone! One of the most common questions I see in Occupational Therapy Facebook groups is something along the lines of: “Should I put in all the time and money to go to grad school to become an OTR if I am […]
If you’re an occupational therapy student completing your level II fieldwork, you will likely have to come up with an in-service idea, which is a presentation or project you’re responsible for. Take it from me, deciding on an in-service idea for your fieldwork can be a daunting challenge! Fieldwork flies by, and before you know […]