Supervision-New Graduates - 3 views
The study investigated the perceptions of 74 occupational therapists 6 months after graduating regarding their first occupational therapy position, using a self-administered posted questionnaire. O...
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Evidence-based information-seeking behaviors of occupational therapists - 0 views
Gilman, I. P., M.L.I.S. (2011). Evidence-based information-seeking behaviors of occupational therapists: A survey of recent graduates * *. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 99(4), 307-10....
NBCOT study guide - 2 views
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bertholdm on 25 Jul 14An OT at my rotation (just graduated a year ago) suggested purchasing this study guide to prep for the NBCOT exam!
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bertholdm on 25 Jul 14An OT at my rotation (just graduated a year ago) suggested purchasing this study guide to prep for the NBCOT exam!
Tips for Professionalism - 0 views
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This article is aimed at assisting psychology graduate students in reaching an expected level of professionalism. Although it is not aim at occupational therapy graduate students, I feel that the concepts shared are broad and valid for all professionals. As graduate students we all should know how to look, act, and think like a professional, but do we? Do you fall short in any of these following areas? Dressing the part: When necessary where professional and conservative clothing. Make sure your clothes fit and that it is free of wrinkles. Know your manners: Always smile, use a person's name if you know it, don't use your cell phone unless it is an emergency, beware of your tone and volume, and when sending an email be sure to use formal etiquette. Get involved: become involved in the community and promote occupational therapy, as well as build your network. Bring value to others: how do you successfully build your network? You look for opportunity to help others.
Clinical Reasoning: Exploring the Influence of an E-Learning Sensory Processing-Based M... - 3 views
http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy01.shawnee.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=fe614e83-160e-4d66-a017-433b91d23133%40sessionmgr4009 Gee, B. M., Strickland, J., Thompson, K., & Miller, L. J. (20...
Why Mentorship is so important as a Newly Graduated Occupational Therapist - NewGradOcc... - 0 views
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This article explains why finding a mentor is so important as a new graduate which we will soon be. :)
OTConnections - 0 views
https://otconnections.aota.org/more_groups/public_groups/new_practitioners/default.aspx Online communication board for recent graduations and new practitioners. Use this online community to connec...
Occupational Therapy-How to get a license - 1 views
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I thought it would be beneficial to provide the steps to take in order to obtain an OT license, since most of us will be taking the certification exam and applying for a license. We are allowed to practice before taking the NBSOT exam, but OTs practicing under a temporary license are required to have supervision by a licensed OT. A student who has graduated from an accredited OT program, but has not passed the certification exam, may practice under a temporary license. However, they must practice under the supervision of a licensed OT in both the evaluation process and the intervention process. To obtain a license, these are the steps that are required: Graduate from an accredited OT or OTA educational program, complete fieldwork requirements, apply for and pass the NBCOT® Certification Examination, and apply for a license and pay a fee for each state/jurisdiction in which you wish to practice.
Promoting Yourself - 0 views
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This article is a great article about professionalism during an interview for an occupational therapy position. Although this article is not about clinical professionalism I thought it would be great to share as it gives great advise to us students about obtaining an occupational therapist position after we graduate. The article gives tips and advise to new grads on how to present your self when applying for a position. the article also gives potential questions to ask the employers and potential questions that will be asked of you. The article mentions how you should act in the room and how you should dress to portray a professional demeanor. The article is extremely relevant to us students as we will have to go through the process of obtaining an OT position in a couple of months.
At Work: Recent College Grads Lack Professionalism - 0 views
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This article accuses and states that recent entry-level graduates lack professionalism in the work place. This comes from a study conducted by the Center For Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania. This survey is done to attempt to see if entry level professionals are meeting job qualifications.
Professionalism: Occupational Therapy Students ' Persectives of Professionalism: An Exp... - 2 views
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This article is a study that investigated occupational therapy students' perspective on professionalism. Themes about professionalism emerged and were discussed in the study that I thought might be interesting to read to see how they correlate with each of our thoughts about professionalism. -
Understanding a student's view on professionalism, may help fieldwork educators to identify teaching and research opportunities, in order to, help students succeed and better prepare them for entry level positions after graduation.
New graduate employment in new zealand: The influence of fieldwork experiences - 0 views
Keller, S., & Wilson, L. (2011). New graduate employment in new zealand: The influence of fieldwork experiences. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(2), 30-36. Retrieved from https://se...
First Job: Love It or Leave It? - 0 views
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This article was interesting to read because it discussed the importance of professionalism and becoming successful within your first job. Several interviews with rehabilitation directors and other experienced healthcare professionals took place to discuss information about landing your first job. One of the individuals stated that it usually takes about six to eight months to learn a new role so it is important to stay in one setting or at one job for at least a year. Also, jumping from job to job does not demonstrate stability when an organization is looking into hiring you. Some of the directors recommend staying at a job for at least two years before you decide that you want to leave. For practitioners looking into going into the acute care setting, make sure you have a good general knowledge of various diagnoses because you will see a variety of diagnoses. It is also important for new graduates to look into jobs at organizations with a mentorship program. In this situation, you are assigned a mentor in which you can ask questions and learn from someone who has been in the game and really understands what is expected of the employees at the organization.
Professional Reasoning in Everyday Practice - 0 views
http://www.pacificu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/BarbaraSchellpresentation.pdf This presentation describes the emerging term of professional reasoning, which embodies both the occupational th...
How to Land Your Frist Job From A to Z - 2 views
http://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/ConferenceDocs/Conclave/2015%20Handouts/Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%20HOW%20TO%20LAND%20YOUR%20FIRST%20JOB-%202015%20Compatibility%20Mode.pdf The followi...
Evidence-based practice - 2 views
Dirette, D. Rozich, A. & Viau, S. (2009). The issue is-is there enough evidence-based practice in occupational therapy? American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 782-786. Retrieved from http://...
Clinical reasoning and the occupational therapy curriculum - 1 views
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This study investigated the influence of the occupational therapy curriculum in Hong Kong on therapists' clinical reasoning styles using two groups of therpists to complete the study. Results showed that more experienced therapists use conditional reasoning that considers the clients' needs, whereas new graduate therapists use procedural reasoning that focuses on clients' disabilities.The analysis of the occupational therapy curriculum indicated that it prepared the students with an equal emphasis on theoretical and clinical subjects and fieldwork practice. Also, the measurement tool used in this study is the COPM. This is an interesting article, because as a new grad coming into the field, it's interesting to see what is typically being used when it comes to clinical reasoning.
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Education - 1 views
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There has been a lot of talk about occupational therapy going to a doctoral degree in the near future. This article caught my interest because there are many different doctoral options in occupational therapy: OTD or DrOT; DPS; PhD and DSc. Which degree option is right for you? Since I know that we would all love to go back to school after graduation!
Ethical occupational therapy practice in nursing home care - 0 views
Nursing homes receive higher rates of reimbursement based on intensity of rehab services that are provided, so there is an incentive for facilities to provide as much 'high intensity' therapy as po...
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association - 1 views
In addition to having an AOTA membership, you can also be a part of Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. It offers informational, support and networking opportunities, as well as assisting OT's i...