Occupational Therapy Introduction & Career Guide - Pre-OT
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:
What occupational therapy is.
The perception of occupational therapy in society.
Challenges faced on the job by practitioners.
Why occupational therapy is effective.
Environments and populations that occupational therapists work in and with.
What occupational therapists really do in their work.
The meaningful activities that occupational therapists address.
Foundational theories of occupational therapy practice.
Fundamental OT concepts that provide a preview of what OT school will be like.
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!
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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
- Preview02:09
- 05:03Occupational Therapy Defined
- 02:09The Perception of Occupational Therapy in Society
- 07:30Is Occupational Therapy Effective
- 03:15A Challenge Faced by Occupational Therapists
- 02:27Bachelor's and Doctorate Degree Mandate
- 05:56Credentials and Alphabet Soup
- 05:10OT vs. COTA
- Preview02:49
- 06:09Work Environments
- 03:46Daytime Outpatient Mental Health OT
- 04:34Addressing Job Burnout
Instructor
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- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 64 Reviews
- 488 Students
- 2 Courses
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.
- 8+ 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