Occupational Therapy (OTD) refers to occupational therapy education, admissions, training, and practice.
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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 August 21, 2026 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
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brittany Ferri
What is an Occupational Therapist? The Occupational Therapist (OT) profession grew from the idea that ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 21, 2026 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
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
A Guide To All The People You May Encounter On The Wards As the field ... Read more
Kunal Sindhu
Updated August 16, 2022 by Kunal Sindhu
Change in the world of healthcare is not uncommon. From new treatment methods and devices ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 21, 2026 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
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 24, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
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
OT or PT? Occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) often work side-by-side, addressing similar ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated August 31, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
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
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home ... Read more
Meredith Castin
Updated August 21, 2026 by Meredith Castin
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