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Join Occupational Therapist Jeff as he discusses all things OT. Whether you are a Pre-OT curious about the profession, OT Student, New Grad, Practitioner, Entrepreneur, Parent, Caregiver, or a Patient - there is an episode for you. Learn about what OT's do. Review OT subjects and learn tricks to be successful in OT school and on the job. Keep up with the latest OT research and trends. Start an OT side-hustle. Improve and market your OT brand or business. Become inspired by others' success stories. This is the OTDUDE Podcast. https://www.otdude.com
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In this episode of the OT Dude Podcast, we explore the July 2024 OT Dude Salary Survey Report. Discover the mean and median hourly rates for occupational therapists in various settings, including mental health, home health, long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, and hand therapy. Learn how different states' living costs impact financial stability and debt repayment timelines. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned therapist, gain valuable insights to help navigate your OT career. Tune in for detailed salary breakdowns and expert advice. Let's Get Functional!
Learning the Allen Cognitive Levels, let alone the 26 modes can be hard. I struggled with this and don't know if I even remembered them all before my NBCOT Exam! Thankfully–this episode explains and helps you memorize the ACL's with Disney movies, characters, songs, and themes. After you have listened to this episode, quiz your knowledge with our bonus PodQuiz on ACLs with these Disney themes. Visit otdude.com to join the Club and quiz yourself as well. "Let it go, let it go–functional!"
In this episode of the OT Dude Podcast, Jeff explores the powerful role siblings play in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dive into the benefits of sibling involvement, including how conflicts and negative behaviors can serve as valuable learning opportunities. Learn practical strategies for parents and therapists to turn sibling fights into moments of growth, teaching essential social skills like empathy, communication, and conflict resolution. Tune in to discover real-life examples and insights on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both neurotypical and autistic siblings.
Study and review on the go with this episode of our popular PodQuiz on Cerebral Palsy. Looking for the answer rationales? Visit otdude.com for more content like this and to gain access to the answer rationale version, which explains why each answer choice is correct or incorrect. Good luck studying!
This PodQuiz episode reviews an important concept for OT practice – the therapeutic use of self. Check it out!
In this episode, we go over the research, tips, and a case study about how to connect with toddlers in pediatric occupational therapy practice. Don't miss this one as there are lots of nuggets and insights!
We have two special guests in this special practice area episode of the podcast. Naomi Folkerts is an occupational therapy student attending Creighton University’s distance program based out of Denver, CO. Her doctoral capstone is with Health Promotion Partners, a mobile outpatient and driving rehabilitation company. This capstone is focused on developing skills in a specialized area of practice as well as increasing awareness through community outreach and online presence. Naomi is joined by, Terri Cassidy, an occupational therapist, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, and the owner of Health Promotion Partners. Learn about the misconceptions about driver rehab and how you, the generalist OT, can play a role in promoting the independence of our clients for community mobility from recommendations to screening to referrals.
In this episode, Kelsey shares her story about how she balanced life and overcame her obstacles with Crohn's Disease, finances, and early motherhood to be successful in a rigorous occupational therapy program. Kelsey is an inspiration of how things don't always work out and to take baby steps towards your goals!
My special guest in this episode is Ricky Ramirez, OTD, OTR/L, an instructor at the RUSH University Department of Occupational Therapy. We discussed his published research with Latinx cancer survivors, the implications of this research, and how to provide OT to underserved populations such as the LGBTQ+ community. You will also learn about some useful holistic resources that can be used for these communities. Check the show notes on http://otdude.com/podcast for the resources mentioned in this episode.
Are you interested in school-based OT as a therapist? In this episode, Alicia Stufoso and Lisa Nye join us as we discuss how school-based OT has changed, what it is currently like, and how we may need to rethink our approach to this setting. Alicia and Lisa maintain private practices as co-owners of Careerfull LLC, an AOTA-approved provider and educational services company. They also coordinate an annual conference for school-based OTs, called The Best Practices in School-Based OT Annual Conference. We learn about the benefits of attending this conference and why so many OTs find it such a valuable experience.
In this episode, we learn about what OT is like in the UK and discuss dance as therapy, social media for OT, and finding opportunities in our everyday life.
In this episode, I speak with Curtis, an OT student who has an extensive background working in mental health. We had a great conversation about how we each found OT as males in the profession, how using ourselves as a form of therapy can be therapeutic, and the topic of burnout vs. having fun in OT school.
Watch the Video version on YouTube. In this episode, Erica — who has been practicing OT for over 10 years... we have a wonderful discussion about re-igniting our passion for OT, the benefits of exposure therapy, life skills for teenagers, connecting the dots for our clients, and using evidence to guide our practice as we stay humble.
Lyndsey shares her experience going back to OT school as an OTA, how it compares to OTA school, the 'forgotten' population, and why mental health is important.
1Watch the video version on our YouTube channel! We all know that we should advocate for the profession, but what does advocacy really mean? How can we do it in our busy lives? What are some misconceptions about advocacy? Can we learn about it in CEUs? In this episode of the podcast, Clarice of AmplifyOT shares her story and knowledge of health policy and the many ways we can advocate for the OT profession.
In this episode, I reflect on my childhood and compare it to my growing baby. How was learning like for me growing up in America with new immigrant families? I reflect on my academic failures leading up to my successes during graduate occupational therapy school. I share how I became more successful with learning and how you can too with today's free technologies. Learn how to leverage and combine your skills through learning to not only make you more successful and wealthier but happier too!
Community, or CommunOT. We all know what community is. Are you part of some communities, real or virtual? How are they affecting your life - positively or negatively? How should we consider community for our clients? Can community be bad? How can you take action to improve your life and those around you through community?
Review psychosocial pharmacology for depression with the major drug classes. Quiz yourself with side effects, neurotransmitters, class type, and more. Use this to help study for your next exam!
Quiz your knowledge of spinal cord injuries and muscle function for the body. Additional quiz questions test your knowledge of ADLs and notable SCI functions. Last, we review some topics you should know for the exam as well as autonomic dysreflexia.
Welcome to another podquiz episode. This topic is often very challenging for students to learn, so it's a good one to listen to. Episode 7 is on pediatric movements and pediatric-fine motor milestones. If you haven’t already subscribe to our growing YouTube channel and check out the 2 videos on this topic to review.
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