Occupational therapy articles for pre-OT students, occupational therapy students, and occupational therapists, including OTD admissions, OT school, clinical training, and occupational therapy careers.
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The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Updated May 5, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their independence, safety, and function. In ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 25, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
Once you embark on the journey to excel in the rehabilitation sciences, it is not ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
Many people assume occupational therapists work in hospitals and nursing facilities along with many other ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published November 7, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Occupational therapy is one of many healthcare professions that require clinical exposure before entering the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published October 21, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
What is an Occupational Therapist? The Occupational Therapist (OT) profession grew from the idea that ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 18, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated July 24, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated June 17, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Change in the world of healthcare is not uncommon. From new treatment methods and devices ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated January 8, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
The educational requirements needed to become an occupational therapist (OT) are continually changing to improve ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 1, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
So far in this series, we have covered the main settings of occupational therapy (OT) ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 27, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Challenges and barriers are inevitably present in any job field. The particular obstacles may vary ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 27, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Occupational therapists assist people across a wide range of ages and functional abilities and are ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated June 26, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
It is typically seen as an advantage of a profession when there are many avenues ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Where to Begin? Students seeking a career in occupational therapy may be unsure of where ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated July 11, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
Beth Anderson Gibson offers advice for students and gives insight into the field of occupational therapy
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Melissa Cathcart Thurlow shares advice for students and offers insight into the field of occupational therapy
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Katerina Kucerova shares her perspective on being an occupational therapist and advice for students
Kathleen Lieu
Updated February 28, 2019 by Kathleen Lieu
Lani Hessen shares her perspective on the field of pediatric occupational therapy and advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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