What’s the process to become certified in hand therapy? Do I need a hand therapy certification to practice hand therapy? If not, is it worth it to still get certified? Is Hand Therapy certification worth it? First of all, the Hand Therapy exam pass rate is about 50%. The pass rate for the second attempt …
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If you’re reading this, you’re an OT, want to be an OT, or need to shadow an OT. So what do Occupational therapists wear? Occupational therapists usually wear scrubs, business casual clothing, or a polo shirt with khakis. It really depends on the setting. In this post, I’ll list the most common clothing OTs wear, …
Before OT school, I had a poor understanding of what OTs did. Even during OT school, the presentations and exams don’t really prepare you for what you actually do as an OT. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before becoming an Occupational Therapist and tips to avoid burnout. Also check out 7 things …
Why is it so important to shadow an Occupational Therapist? Shadowing an OT and having observation hours is required for OT school, but more importantly, it’s an experience that helps you understand if OT is the right career for you. I would suggest to choose at least 3 or more fields to shadow as it …
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The question I hear all the time is “why did you chose to be an Occupational Therapist?” In 2009, I graduated from college, and that was about the same time the recession hit. With a bachelors degree in international cultural studies, I knew it wouldn’t be easy to land a job right out of school. …
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