Udemy
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
Development
Web Development Data Science Mobile Development Programming Languages Game Development Database Design & Development Software Testing Software Engineering Development Tools No-Code Development
Business
Entrepreneurship Communications Management Sales Business Strategy Operations Project Management Business Law Business Analytics & Intelligence Human Resources Industry E-Commerce Media Real Estate Other Business
Finance & Accounting
Accounting & Bookkeeping Compliance Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Economics Finance Finance Cert & Exam Prep Financial Modeling & Analysis Investing & Trading Money Management Tools Taxes Other Finance & Accounting
IT & Software
IT Certification Network & Security Hardware Operating Systems Other IT & Software
Office Productivity
Microsoft Apple Google SAP Oracle Other Office Productivity
Personal Development
Personal Transformation Personal Productivity Leadership Career Development Parenting & Relationships Happiness Esoteric Practices Religion & Spirituality Personal Brand Building Creativity Influence Self Esteem & Confidence Stress Management Memory & Study Skills Motivation Other Personal Development
Design
Web Design Graphic Design & Illustration Design Tools User Experience Design Game Design Design Thinking 3D & Animation Fashion Design Architectural Design Interior Design Other Design
Marketing
Digital Marketing Search Engine Optimization Social Media Marketing Branding Marketing Fundamentals Marketing Analytics & Automation Public Relations Advertising Video & Mobile Marketing Content Marketing Growth Hacking Affiliate Marketing Product Marketing Other Marketing
Lifestyle
Arts & Crafts Beauty & Makeup Esoteric Practices Food & Beverage Gaming Home Improvement Pet Care & Training Travel Other Lifestyle
Photography & Video
Digital Photography Photography Portrait Photography Photography Tools Commercial Photography Video Design Other Photography & Video
Health & Fitness
Fitness General Health Sports Nutrition Yoga Mental Health Dieting Self Defense Safety & First Aid Dance Meditation Other Health & Fitness
Music
Instruments Music Production Music Fundamentals Vocal Music Techniques Music Software Other Music
Teaching & Academics
Engineering Humanities Math Science Online Education Social Science Language Teacher Training Test Prep Other Teaching & Academics
AWS Certification Microsoft Certification AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CompTIA A+ Cisco CCNA Amazon AWS AWS Certified Developer - Associate CompTIA Security+
Photoshop Graphic Design Adobe Illustrator Drawing Digital Painting InDesign Character Design Canva Figure Drawing
Life Coach Training Neuro-Linguistic Programming Mindfulness Personal Development Personal Transformation Meditation Life Purpose Neuroscience Coaching
Web Development JavaScript React CSS Angular PHP Node.Js WordPress Python
Google Flutter Android Development iOS Development Swift React Native Dart Programming Language Mobile Development Kotlin SwiftUI
Digital Marketing Google Ads (Adwords) Social Media Marketing Google Ads (AdWords) Certification Marketing Strategy Internet Marketing YouTube Marketing Email Marketing Google Analytics
SQL Microsoft Power BI Tableau Business Analysis Business Intelligence MySQL Data Analysis Data Modeling Big Data
Business Fundamentals Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Business Strategy Online Business Business Plan Startup Freelancing Blogging Home Business
Unity Game Development Fundamentals Unreal Engine C# 3D Game Development C++ 2D Game Development Unreal Engine Blueprints Blender
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

This course includes:

  • 2.5 hours on-demand video
  • 10 articles
  • 14 downloadable resources
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
Teaching & Academics Humanities Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Introduction & Career Guide - Pre-OT

How to become an Occupational Therapist. Introduction guide to OT. Learn specific OT concepts. Kickstart your OT Career!
Highest Rated
Rating: 4.7 out of 54.7 (38 ratings)
296 students
Created by Jeffrey Kou
Last updated 2/2020
English
English
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • How to become an occupational therapist from every step of the way (research, prerequisites, school, fieldwork, studying, passing the boards, interviewing, licensing, and more).
  • How to make an informed and confident decision before pursuing an occupational therapy career.
  • The difference between an occupational therapist (OT) and an occupational therapy assistant (COTA).
  • What occupational therapy means.
  • What occupational therapists do.
  • Who occupational therapists work with.
  • Where occupational therapists work.
  • Theoretical models and frameworks that guide OT practice.
  • Fundamental OT concepts: Practice Framework, Ethics, & Occupational Profile, Evaluation, & more.
  • All 8 occupations: ADLs, IADLs, Sleep, Education, Work, Play, Leisure, & Social participation.
  • Case study examples and practice assignments.
  • How to become a successful occupational therapy practitioner.
  • Career guide & comparison of occupational therapy to similar professions.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is necessary to enroll in this course.

Description

  • Are you interested in helping others as a career?

  • Are you interested in working with children or adults who struggle in their daily life due to a disability?

  • Do you want to learn more about what occupational therapy is?

  • Are you deciding between a career in occupational therapy versus other professions?

  • Are you researching occupational therapy, but want to gain a better understanding of the profession without having to waste time looking all over the Internet?

No matter if you are just choosing a college major or even thinking about completely changing your career, this will be the right course for you.

In this course of over 35 lessons, you will learn about:

  1. What occupational therapy is.

  2. The perception of occupational therapy in society.

  3. Challenges faced on the job by practitioners.

  4. Why occupational therapy is effective.

  5. Environments and populations that occupational therapists work in and with.

  6. What occupational therapists really do in their work.

  7. The meaningful activities that occupational therapists address.

  8. Foundational theories of occupational therapy practice.

  9. Fundamental OT concepts that provide a preview of what OT school will be like.

  10. And much more!


By taking this course, you will be more prepared for occupational therapy school and be well ahead of your peers.

This course contains engaging videos you can watch at home or on the go, quizzes to test your knowledge, and supplemental resources such as print-outs to provide you with a rich learning experience.

As a real practicing occupational therapist, I will teach you the most important concepts that are essential to becoming a successful occupational therapy practitioner.

This course also includes a step by step guide for how to become an occupational therapist from researching schools, completing pre-requisite courses, being confident and prepared in your interview, what Fieldwork and the Capstone project entails, and how to prepare for the occupational therapy board exam.

You will learn how to collaborate with individuals facing their most challenging disabilities to move forward and to promote meaningful engagement in their life’s most important activities and so much more.


Are you ready to make a difference in your life and the life of others while earning a competitive salary?

Then, what are you waiting for?

Enroll now and I will see you in this class and one day, out in the field!


Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.


Course Updates

  • 1/29/20 - Auto-generated closed captioning has been edited for all videos. You can now learn without audio by reading.

Who this course is for:

  • "Occupational Therapy Introduction & Career Guide" was created for anyone interested in learning more about the field of Occupational Therapy.
  • An interest in healthcare, working with children or adults, helping others, and using your creativity.
  • Anyone including: (1) High school students, (2) College students, (3) College graduates, (4) Current working individuals, (5) Occupational therapy candidates, (6) Current occupational therapy students, (7) New grad occupational therapy students, or (8) Anyone considering a career change
  • Anyone who is wondering if occupational therapy may be the right fit for them.
  • Pre-OT Students

Course content

5 sections • 44 lectures • 2h 46m total length

  • Preview02:09
  • Occupational Therapy Defined
    05:03
  • The Perception of Occupational Therapy in Society
    02:09
  • Is Occupational Therapy Effective
    07:30
  • A Challenge Faced by Occupational Therapists
    03:15
  • Bachelor's and Doctorate Degree Mandate
    02:27
  • Credentials and Alphabet Soup
    05:56
  • OT vs. COTA
    05:10
  • Preview02:49
  • Work Environments
    06:09
  • Daytime Outpatient Mental Health OT
    03:46
  • Addressing Job Burnout
    04:34

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
    05:53
  • ADL Interventions
    07:08
  • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's)
    04:42
  • ADL & IADL Quiz
    8 questions
  • Rest and Sleep
    04:33
  • Rest and Sleep Quiz
    5 questions
  • Education
    05:00
  • Work
    05:28
  • Preview03:40
  • Leisure
    05:19
  • Leisure Quiz
    5 questions
  • Social Participation
    04:12

  • Introduction to Theories
    02:10
  • Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO)
    04:20
  • Preview03:54
  • Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
    03:46
  • Biomechanical & Rehabilitative
    04:15
  • Developmental
    04:10
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    02:10
  • Mindfulness
    03:05

  • Patient vs. Client
    06:01
  • Code of Ethics
    05:18
  • Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF)
    03:33
  • Occupational Profile
    01:47
  • Occupational Profile - Case Studies Quiz
    8 questions
  • Occupation as MEANS and END
    01:59

  • Introduction to How to Become an Occupational Therapist
    01:06
  • Research and Preparation
    03:36
  • Cheapest OT Schools
    00:01
  • Prerequisites and Requirements
    04:39
  • Volunteering (Shadowing) Hours
    03:12
  • School Applicant Interview
    02:13
  • Capstone (Thesis) Project
    01:28
  • Fieldwork Overview
    04:56
  • OT Board (NBCOT) Exam
    02:15
  • OT Job Interview
    00:01

Instructor

Jeffrey Kou
Occupational Therapist, MS, OTR/L
Jeffrey Kou
  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 38 Reviews
  • 296 Students
  • 1 Course

About the Instructor

Hello! My name is Jeff and I am currently practicing as an occupational therapist in the United States. I work in a hospital setting in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU), Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Cardiac, and Med Surg. My special focus is stroke rehabilitation and assistive technology.

I have been working directly with patients and clients in healthcare since 2013. I graduated from EMT school and volunteered as a skills instructor. As a skills instructor, I taught student labs for hands-on EMT field skills and also proctored proficiency exams such as life-saving CPR. As a EMT, I worked in various healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing facilities, clinics, doctor’s offices, homes, schools, and the local community.

I have a Master's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Occasionally, I help in the interview process for prospective occupational therapy school students. I have experience working with mental health, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics in occupational therapy. Some places I have worked include a mental health group home, outpatient CBT behavioral health clinic, school-based OT including the classroom and pediatric gym, nursing facilities, and hospitals. Overall, my field experience in each setting guides my current practice in discharge planning and role in preventing hospital re-admissions.

Involvement in Occupational Therapy

- Active membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

- Co-author in published research article titled, "First-Time Experience in Owning a Dog Guide by Older Adults with Vision Loss" in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.

- Community commenter to NBCOT® study group to help students pass their OT board exam.

- Founder, author, and contributor of website OTDUDE, an occupational therapist resource for students, new grads, practitioners, and visitors.

Relevant Experience

- 10+ years as a professional videographer for Blue Dawn Studios producing wedding films and corporate content. My courses include HD video content with professionally recorded audio. The videos are professionally storyboarded, animated, and edited by me.

- Experience in Web Design, Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Music Production, Computer Programming, and Technology Tech Support.

- 3+ years as an instructor for students in lab and in-service healthcare settings.

- 6+ years in the healthcare field working in hospitals, nursing facilities, clinics, doctor’s offices, homes, schools, and the local community.

Commitment to You

- Producing high-quality videos that are up-to-date and research-based content to students.

- Creating content that is engaging, easy to watch, and succinct for learning.

- Releasing courses that provide you with a lot of value in your purchase. Your purchase will be a worthwhile and a valuable investment in your future.

- Providing ongoing support to students online.

- Ongoing improvement in my courses. I highly value your comments and feedback.


Thank you for watching.

Let's learn together!


Jeffrey Kou, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist


  • Udemy for Business
  • Teach on Udemy
  • Get the app
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Help and Support
  • Affiliate
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie settings
  • Sitemap
  • Featured courses
Udemy
© 2021 Udemy, Inc.