Pre OT Secrets: Recent Episodes
Jessica Lopez-Hermantin
Are you thinking about Occupational therapy school and feel like you’re going through the application process alone? Well, that is why we created this podcast and the OT Genius community for pre occupational therapy. This podcast is specifically for you the Pre OT applicant who is looking to see what you can do to get in and to hear the stories of students who have gotten admitted and admission officers. The goal is to motivate, inspire, and encourage to take action towards becoming the OT they want to be.
If you ever known or met someone with a cancer diagnosis, you know that Cancer is one of those things that affects not only the individual with the diagnosis but the whole family. It is needless to say that it impacts how people go about their everyday lives. With that said, it should not be unheard of that occupational therapist is on the team to help someone with cancer given that we help people get back to their everyday lives. In this week's episode we bring on Vanessa Yanez, OTR/L. on to the show to discuss her role as an occupational therapist who works with people who have and have had a cancer diagnosis. This may not be the most popular topic, but it is one that definitely needs to be discussed since it is one of those topics many evade and avoid. If this is a topic of interest, then please come hear what our thoughts are on the topic and see what you can do to play a role in this space as an occupational therapist or even occupational therapy student. We hope you enjoy the show!
You can reach Vanessa on instagram:
@the_onco_ot
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Sarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sort…However, she doesn’t…She has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show “The home edit”, think about that and you’ll know what I am talking about…
Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends… She is an OT and home organizer who makes spaces functional and pretty!
So be sure to join us as we continue our discussion on how decluttering your space can have positive impacts on your grades and performance as a student… If you think “well, I am already organized”, that is great! But you’ll definitely be missing out! Come and see how Sarah merged Home organization and occupational therapy to help people.
You can reach Sarah through these links:
https://twitter.com/HomeBalanced
https://www.instagram.com/balancedhomeorganization_pdx/
https://www.facebook.com/Balanced-Home-Organization-2167749263317777/
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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Sarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sort…However, she doesn’t…She has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show “The home edit”, think about that and you’ll know what I am talking about…
Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends… She is an OT and home organizer who makes spaces functional and pretty!
So, be sure to join in our discussion if you want to see how organization and decluttering your space can have positive impacts on your grades and performance as a student… If you think “well, I am already organized”, that is great! But you’ll definitely be missing out! Come and see how Sarah merged Home organization and occupational therapy to help people.
You can reach Sarah through these links:
https://twitter.com/HomeBalanced
https://www.instagram.com/balancedhomeorganization_pdx/
https://www.facebook.com/Balanced-Home-Organization-2167749263317777/
We will have Sarah back, so be sure to tune in again next week!
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Instagram: @otgenius
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This week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if you’re thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you don’t want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss
What are some of the things that we do to be successful as pediatric occupational therapists
What makes it different from other settings and some things to expect in pediatrics
Experiences to consider that make a great pediatric clinician
You can reach Alvin through these links:
https://www.instagram.com/ot.outside.the.box
https://www.tiktok.com/@ot.outsidethebox
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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This week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if you’re thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you don’t want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss
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What are some of the things that we do to be successful as pediatric occupational therapists
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What makes it different from other settings and some things to expect in pediatrics
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Experiences to consider that make a great pediatric clinician
You can reach Alvin through these links:
https://www.instagram.com/ot.outside.the.box
https://www.tiktok.com/@ot.outsidethebox
We will have Alvin back, so be sure to tune in again next week!
This week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain back again. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads.
They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys.
They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner and see if this setting is for you.
They discuss what to make of the negative information and thoughts you may see on the Facebook groups.
You can reach Mandy through these websites:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_na-UEQB60SHrtmQaZjXrg
https://seniorsflourish.com/mandychamberlain/
https://twitter.com/seniorsflourish
https://www.pinterest.ph/seniorsflourish/
This week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads.
They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys.
They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner.
What is it like to work in home health to see if this setting is for you
They discuss what to make of the negative information and thoughts you may see on the facebook groups.
You can reach Mandy through these websites:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_na-UEQB60SHrtmQaZjXrg
https://seniorsflourish.com/mandychamberlain/
https://twitter.com/seniorsflourish
https://www.pinterest.ph/seniorsflourish/
For this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups.
ON this episode
Cheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases.
We dive into her journey working with arthritis patients. We discuss how we best as OTs can help individuals with arthritis and whether we would get an occupational therapy degree all over again and if not what profession we would choose. We discuss the things we wish more Pre-OTs knew before getting into the profession.
We dive into a lot of great stuff that show you the type of clients you will be working with. So, please be sure to check it out.
Links to get in touch with Cheryl:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthritisLife
https://theenthusiasticlife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/
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-Jess
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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For this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups.
ON this episode
Cheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases.
Links to get in touch with Cheryl:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthritisLife
https://theenthusiasticlife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/
Click here to check out the episode
-Jess
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE!
This week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan.
On This episode
Lindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.
She shares additionally what home modification is
Specializations within OT and home modification.
Common modifications she makes as an OT.
Links to get in touch with Lindsay:
www.youtube.com/c/equipmeot
www.equipmeot.com
https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot
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Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
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This week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan.
On This episode
Lindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.
She shares additionally what home modification is
Specializations within OT and home modification.
Common modifications she makes as an OT.
Links to get in touch with Lindsay:
www.youtube.com/c/equipmeot
www.equipmeot.com
https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot
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Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE!
What does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez brought Jayson Davies back. He is a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve.
Jayson Davies is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He has been practicing and researching School-Based Occupational Therapist for over a decade in Southern California. In 2017, Jasyon created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve. He would like to see every School-Based OT practitioner supporting all students using a workload model and tiered interventions. In addition to providing support to other therapists, Jayson also advises occupational therapy students on their thesis projects at the university level. Jayson is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OTSchoolhouse.com. Resources: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast The A--Z School-Based OT Course The OT Schoolhouse Website
They will touch on such topics as:
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What are the best things about School based OT
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How do you collaborate with others as an occupational therapist inside and outside the school system?
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What is an IEP?
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What is a day like in the day of a school based occupational therapy? and how is it different.
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What is the caseload for typically for a school-based OT.
- What should students be doing if they're trying to get into school-based OT?
Reach out to Jayson:
Website: OTSchoolhouse.com.
Podcast: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast
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Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE!
What does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Jayson Davies. a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve.
Jayson Davies is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He has been practicing and researching School-Based Occupational Therapist for over a decade in Southern California. In 2017, Jasyon created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve. He would like to see every School-Based OT practitioner supporting all students using a workload model and tiered interventions. In addition to providing support to other therapists, Jayson also advises occupational therapy students on their thesis projects at the university level. Jayson is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OTSchoolhouse.com. Resources: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast The A--Z School-Based OT Course The OT Schoolhouse Website
They will touch on such topics as:
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As you apply, you think that you know exactly what you are getting into, but at the same time, you actually don't.
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School is more than sitting at a desk.
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An OT student needs to be able to go to school in order to learn.
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How to end up right where you are supposed to be?
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How much does each setting pay relatively?
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Don’t feel bad about getting the job because of the money. You deserve to get paid.
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Why you should not get caught up where life will take you 10 years from now.
Reach out to Jayson:
Website: OTSchoolhouse.com.
Podcast: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast
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Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs since you have to take care of a child who needs everything. How do you adjust mentally when your child is born? How can you change your daily habits or modify your lifestyle in order to improve your mental health even after giving birth? What can you do to stay healthy without sacrificing the little one's needs?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and outpatient pediatrics. She serves as the local coordinator for Postpartum Support International and invests in outreach opportunities for black students who are underrepresented in the occupational therapy field. She is passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.
They will touch on such topics as:
- Supporting infant’s mental health by focusing on the parents' lifestyle and environment change in their home to help them improve their quality of life.
- How to bring emotional and practical support to pregnant parents throughout their pregnancy?
- We are bringing education and information regardless of being in a clinical setting, an online virtual setting, and the whole community of Pediatric OT.
- Do not just mimic yourself to the people in your area.
- How to focus more time on yourself while having your children?
- Technology and social media have so much power to make a difference in the world.
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When we think of the kind of professionals that help people with disabilities, we often picture doctors and physical therapists. But did you know that occupational therapy assistants can also assist your loved ones with a variety of needs? What are key ways to know if your family member needs help with OT?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and outpatient pediatrics. She serves as the local coordinator for Postpartum Support International and invests in outreach opportunities for black students who are underrepresented in the occupational therapy field. She is passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.
They will touch on such topics as:
- How to help your children develop their gross and fine motor skills through activities, ranging from play to simple household chores.
- The challenge every mother faces during pregnancy and postpartum?
- Collaborate with clients and their families on functional, occupation-based goals to achieve maximum independence for their children.
- Being passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.
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Are you planning on doing international work or moving abroad? How can it give you a different perspective while traveling to other countries to help other people?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Brianna Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She got her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
They will touch on such topics as:
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Immersing in a unique experience and different cultures
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The connections you make while traveling and advocate to your profession
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The best and worst parts of working as an occupational therapist in another country
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Occupational therapy is not well known to black and brown communities.
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Low services to black and brown communities must be addressed.
- Find where your heart calls you to find your purpose and that will continue to bring you to the foundation of who you are.
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Imagine you moving abroad, working in an unfamiliar culture, and helping people after an injury or illness. How would you start to face adversity, fulfill your dreams and inspire others along the way? How would you make the most of your opportunities in life and push yourself outside your comfort zone?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Briana Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Currently completing her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
They will touch on such topics as:
- She dreamed of helping people with disabilities, inspiring them to be as independent as she was.
- How Botswana was made firm to be an OT using her purpose of supporting, empowering, and encouraging women, youth, and children.
- How she connects, collaborates, shares & creates with people who are like-minded.
- Her passion is to serve and help those who need help. She never looks at the status or condition of a person if he or she comes to me for a helping hand.
- Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of courage to finally take that plunge.
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What makes hippotherapy unique from other therapies? How does it change people’s lives? How can an experience from therapy make itself an enjoyable experience in a natural context?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Alondra Ammon. Alondra's passions lie in supporting the growth of a culturally responsive occupational therapy workforce. She believed that there is beauty in having diverse cultures no matter where you're from! She encourages everyone from all backgrounds so that we can provide quality education and care to students and clients with compassion and understanding.
They will touch on such topics as:
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Part of being a therapist is treatment planning and planning of interventions.
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Refer to your notes to refresh your memory on what you did with your clients in the previous session.
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What does getting the horse ready mean?
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What makes it different from other therapies?
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Who is Hippotherapy for?
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You cannot replicate what the client gets from every session in hippotherapy, which makes it unique from any other therapy.
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What are the pros and cons of hippotherapy?
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Do you want to regain your strength and balance, so you can enjoy life and live to the fullest through the use of Hippotherapy? What if I told you you could work with horses in the OT world? Did you know you could do that?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Alondra Ammon. Alondra is passionate about Hippotherapy and believes that there is beauty in having diverse cultures no matter where you're from! She encourages everyone from all backgrounds so that we can provide quality education and care to students and clients with compassion and understanding.
They will touch on such topics as:
- A holistic, client-centered approach for Occupational Therapy patients.
- Helping patients grasp a solid understanding of endurance, mobility, and strength.
- Personal stories have power because at the heart of a story is a human experience. And these experiences can connect people to one another.
- There are three different settings that OTs have to adapt to when working with patients – outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care.
- If you are an Occupational Therapist, it doesn’t mean you should stop learning. In fact, you need to learn as much as possible so that you can provide the best treatments.
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Congratulations! You’ve received your letter of admission to OT school. Now here comes the question. What is the key to success in OT school? Occupational therapy school is tough. There are readings, practical exams, group projects, and labs, all on top of lengthy amounts of time spent in class. When all this is happening at the same time, how do you set yourself up for success in OT school and survive a few years of grad school? Listen in for some tried and true methods to start you off on the right path.
This week’s episode of Pre OT Secrets will be part two of the chat that Jessica Lopez had with Ashley De Castro. Ashley is a second-year doctoral student at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has an interest in hands, being a pediatrician, and an advocate for mental health in every aspect. Ashley will share her experiences as an OTD student and tell us what it’s like now that she’s doing her internship for fieldwork. She will also give you loads of valuable advice on how you can succeed in every area of your OT school program.
They will touch on such topics as:
- The common diagnosis she sees in the outpatient physical and hands therapy setting she’s working in currently.
- Developing a passion for working in hand therapy.
- Challenges that come with transitioning into a treating clinician role.
- Capstone Project 101: What it entails for both Doctoral and Masters's students.
- Why did she decide to go with a Doctoral program versus a Masters's program?
- Ways to successfully work while studying.
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Are you planning to get into occupational therapy school? How would you imagine what the path would be like to get into an OT school? Are you ready to get a glimpse of what an OT school program would look like?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Ashley De Castro. Ashley is a second-year doctoral student at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, halfway through by level IIA FW in hand therapy. She has an interest in hands, being a pediatrician, and an advocate for mental health in every aspect.
They will touch on such topics as:
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The process of getting into an Occupational Therapy school
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Choosing a program and what to consider
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Listen to your gut instinct when choosing what school to apply to
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How important is interdisciplinary in Occupational Therapy school?
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It is to your benefit to know what the healthcare team members’ roles are and how they can help you and your patient be more independent
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Are you one of the pre-OT students wanting to get into an OT school? Do you want to know about field work using your degree and how to make the best financial decision in terms of choosing an OT school? Be inspired and get advice from the OTs’ pre-OT journeys.
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will continue to interview Dr. Christina Bertran. Dr. Bertran has been practicing occupational therapy since 2015. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Florida International University in 2015 and Doctorate from Boston University in 2019. Dr. Bertran is passionate about the interdisciplinary collaboration between speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists in promoting pre-linguistic skills in children. Additionally, she is a certified fieldwork educator and is passionate about helping fieldwork students receive the highest quality of clinical education.
They will touch on such topics as:
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Prepare your mind and make sure that what you are doing is in the right way so you are not wasting any precious time and money
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Be reflective and make sure you know what you are getting into
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Why is a master's degree more suitable than getting a doctorate in the field of academe?
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How important is it to cherish your friendships in college?
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The OT survival skills for professionals are networking and friendships
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Bridging the gap between OT and pre-OT students is one of the ways to find out what’s best for you
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The most successful students are the ones who leverage relationships
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Reach Out To Dr. Christina:
Website: https://www.usa.edu/faculty/christina-bertran-otd-msot-ot-l/
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How would you like to work in an exciting occupational therapy job, but want to make sure your skills and knowledge are as good as they can be? Are you ready to equip yourself with all of the knowledge and know-how you need to be successful in your future career as an OT?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Christina Bertran. Dr. Christina Bertran has been practicing occupational therapy since 2015. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Florida International University in 2015. She then got her Doctorate from Boston University in 2019. Dr. Bertran is passionate about the interdisciplinary collaboration between speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists in promoting pre-linguistic skills in children. Additionally, she is a certified fieldwork educator and is passionate about helping fieldwork students receive the highest quality of clinical education.
They will touch on such topics as:
- The fieldwork program's goal is to develop Occupational Therapy students and prepare them for their future careers.
- What are the Fieldwork requirements and how will you complete the sequence?
- The unique role in supporting the educational bridge linking the Occupational Therapy academic program with practice.
- Embrace your Pre-Occupational Therapy Journey
Reach Out To Dr. Christina:
Website: https://www.usa.edu/faculty/christina-bertran-otd-msot-ot-l/
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Have you ever wondered if there's a way to do things you love while having an Occupational Therapy degree? Are you ready to know the possibility of Fitness and Occupation Therapy professions?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Amber Edwards. Amber is an Occupational Therapist with her master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College. Her main goal as an OT is to serve both the geriatric and minority population across the lifespan and enable them to participate in the things that add meaning to their life regardless of their barriers, and her other goal is to increase the awareness of cultural humility and diversity within the profession.
They will touch on such topics as:
- How she lost her identity and found it in Kettlebell.
- What makes the iron ball so great for getting in shape and for your mental health?
- You can do things that you love while being an Occupational Therapist
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Do you feel lost and confused because you are good at two unrelated fields? Can you imagine using your two irrelevant skills to make money?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Amber Edwards. Amber is an Occupational Therapist with her master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College. Her main goal as an OT is to serve both the geriatric and minority population across the lifespan and enable them to participate in the things that add meaning to their life regardless of their barriers, and her other goal is to increase the awareness of cultural humility and diversity within the profession
They will touch on such topics as:
- How the dual-degree program allows her to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in a minimum amount of time by taking advantage of transferable credits and summer programs.
- Finding her identity as an Occupational Therapist.
- How to use Fitness to help you concentrate and study better?
- You occupy the time that is meaningful to you.
- Build your self-discipline by practicing habits that make you the best version of yourself!
- When you do good, you feel good, you are going to do good!
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You've decided you want to be in occupational therapy, what are the important things to consider in an Occupational Therapy Program? What does it take to be successful in this profession?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Caitlin Sorrentino. Caitlin specializes in occupational therapy in East Northport, NY, and has over 9 years of experience in the field of medicine. She is the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Coordinator of Pre-OT Advising and Admissions.
They will touch on such topics as:
- The prerequisite requirements of Dominican College in applying to the Occupational Therapy Program.
- Are you considering pursuing an OT program at a community college or university?
- What makes the Dominican College OT program different from other colleges and universities?
- What does it take to be successful in Occupational Therapy?
- Providing a stimulating learning environment and being approachable, understanding, and flexible to meet the needs of all our students.
- How to create a financial plan for your career in Occupational Therapy.
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Website:https://www.dc.edu/ot/
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Has your Pre-OT journey presented any obstacles or challenges to your life that you thought would never occur? Do you ever feel like there's a wide gap between your expectation and your current journey as a Pre-OT Student?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the valuable tips to help you grow in your Pre-OT school and help you maximize your ability to step with your best foot forward to make this Pre-OT journey a little easier to navigate.
She will touch on such topics as:
- Stop blaming your Professor for your academic mistakes, and take charge and accountability for the things you can control!
- Going to a Community College isn’t BAD!
- Stop thinking that C’s get degrees!
- It isn’t bad to ask for some HELP!
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Are you ready to pursue your Occupational Therapy career, but not sure if you meet the prerequisites requirements? Have you taken all of the prerequisite courses, but still have some doubts about your ability to earn an OT degree?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Caitlin Sorrentino. Caitlin specializes in occupational therapy in East Northport, NY, and has over 9 years of experience in the field of medicine. She is the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Coordinator of Pre-OT Advising and Admissions.
They will touch on such topics as:
- What is the admission process at Dominican College so that applicants can be prepared and start their application with ease?
- When applicants apply to many schools to get in, it can be hard sorting out which requirements they have already met, especially prerequisites.
- what it takes to build a strong foundation for an Occupational Therapy program
- How many volunteer hours are necessary to get into an Occupational Therapy (OT) program?
- The common mistakes made by new OT applicants and how to avoid them.
- Don't hesitate to ask for the help that you need.
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Website:https://www.dc.edu/ot/
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Were you expecting an A on your most current Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy test or exam, but your study habits got in the way? What are the keys to becoming an effective student as a Physical Therapist student/ Occupational Therapist while also leading a balanced life?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Joses Ngugi PT, DPT, and Casey Coleman, PT from Pre-PT Grind. Joses and Casey are both physical therapists who realized back in undergrad, that manyPre-PTsstruggled to get into PT school. They’ve created the Pre PT Grind Method to help Pre-PTs understand the ins & outs of the PT application process to prevent them from wasting time, money, and effort during the application process.
They will touch on such topics as:
- What study habits you can do to improve your Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy test performance?
- What are the study tips for you to succeed in Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy school?
- Envision the things you look for every morning
- What are the ways to have fun while studying with your study group
- What exactly does Physical Therapy do? The role of a Physical Therapist in patient care
- How to be an excellent Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy student and succeed in Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy school.
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Website: preptgrind.mykajabi.com
Instagram:@preptgrind
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Are you interested in working in the healthcare industry, but aren't sure what your options are? There are so many options in the healthcare sector: radiology, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and more. Where do you even begin to choose a career?
This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Joses Ngugi, DPT and Casey Coleman, DPT from Pre-PT Grind. Joses and Casey are both physical therapists who realized back in undergrad, that many pre pts struggled to get into PT school. They’ve created the Pre PT Grind Method to help pre pts understand the ins & outs of the PT application process to prevent them from wasting time, money, and effort during the application process.
They will touch on such topics as:
- How did they choose the Physical Therapy Profession?
- Why do you need to expose yourself to new experiences?
- You need to start by knowing yourself.
- How to deal with 'problem' patients at your healthcare practice?
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Website: preptgrind.mykajabi.com
Instagram:@preptgrind
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What influence do the factors exist in an occupational therapy workplace for addressing diversity? What role do societal, economic, and demographic factors play? Are these aspects constant or are there showing changes that need to be addressed?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Michelle De Jesus. Michelle has always been a dream of hers to start my own practice to best serve her kids in their natural environments. Through Neuplay Therapy, she has been able to utilize my passion for brain development, neurorehabilitation, and family-oriented occupational therapy services to help my clients achieve their goals and more importantly, - improve upon the family’s quality of life. With the experience of working in a nationally-recognized children’s hospital as well as providing early intervention services in the home, she has gathered tools, certifications, and experience that have allowed her to best serve children with a variety of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, genetic syndromes, developmental delays, and more. More importantly, she truly believes in building trust and connection with my families as the best intervention is that which empowers families with education and tools to maximize a child’s potential.
They will touch on such topics as:
- How to get more access for students of color to get into the OT program?
- How can Occupational Therapy strive towards Cultural diversity?
- What is the unique contribution of occupational therapy in addressing culture?
- Recruitment of diverse students and professionals into occupational therapy education programs.
- Increasing OT practitioners' awareness of and ability to handle diversity issues they may encounter in the workplace.
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Instagram: @neuplaytherapy
Instagram: @michelled_ot
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Diversity and inclusion keep popping up in academia. It's not just with diversity in gender, race, sexuality, etc., but also with practitioners from several different occupational therapy schools. How can we use the richness of this diversity to help the profession grow? How can we leverage this to the advantage of our OT profession?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Michelle DeJesus. Michelle has always been a dream of hers to start my own practice to best serve her kids in their natural environments. Through Neuplay Therapy, she has been able to utilize my passion for brain development, neurorehabilitation, and family-oriented occupational therapy services to help my clients achieve their goals and more importantly, - improve upon the family’s quality of life. With the experience of working in a nationally-recognized children’s hospital as well as providing early intervention services in the home, she has gathered tools, certifications, and experience that have allowed her to best serve children with a variety of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, genetic syndromes, developmental delays, and more. More importantly, she truly believes in building trust and connection with my families as the best intervention is that which empowers families with education and tools to maximize a child’s potential.
They will touch on such topics as:
- Mapping the Pre-Occupational Therapy Journey.
- Occupational Therapy where science and creativity meet!
- The diversity in the academic field of occupational therapy.
- The barriers of different backgrounds of Occupational Therapists!
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Instagram: @neuplaytherapy
Instagram: @michelled_ot
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Are you thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? Are you seeking a school that will assist you in balancing your career and family obligations with your academic obligations?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will continue to interview Denise Deen. Denise is the Director of the Graduate Admissions Office at Barry University. One of the programs she oversees is the Master of Occupational Therapy. She worked at the university for 17 years and saw many changes, but one thing that hasn’t changed is their dedication and commitment to their prospects and applicants, as well as to the students to help them succeed in the field of their choice. They will discuss their program's remote classes, which allow students to work during the week if they are full-time employees, as well as clinical exposure, which will help students improve their skills.
They will touch on such topics as:
- Experiences in doing programs in a hybrid model during the weekends for a student and a full-time worker.
- Assistant Funds from Barry University.
- Fieldwork for students in clinical exposures.
- A unique program with dedicated and committed faculty.
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Phone number: 305-899-3541
Email address: ddeen@barry.edu
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Are you planning to have a career in the healthcare industry? What do you consider when choosing the right healthcare school for you?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, I will be interviewing Denise Deen. Denise is the Director, Graduate Admissions, College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Barry University. She is committed to helping students reach their goals using various platforms to reach as wide an audience as possible. She has been involved with many university activities including Founder’s Week and is currently serving the first year on the Quality Improvement Program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from St. Mary’s University in Canada and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. She is responsible for overseeing the operations and processing of all Health Sciences applications (excluding Nursing) and the conversion of prospects to applicants.
They will touch on such topics as:
- The healthcare education and experience at Barry University
- Learn what you can expect from each stage of the healthcare admissions process and find out what you can do to get ahead of the game.
- Learn how you can meet your career goals while also making a difference in the life of others with writing requirements and the 40 hours of pro bono service in healthcare.
- Finding the right mentorship in Healthcare & Medicine
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Phone number: 305-899-3541
Email address: ddeen@barry.edu
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Is it possible to pursue a fulfilling full-time career while taking an active role as a mother? Do you have a hard time learning to find a balance that works for your life?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Emily Longwell Grice. Emily has been practicing occupational therapy for eight years. She first found her passion for the medical model of treatment during her master’s, drawing her towards fieldworks that took place in the hospital or acute rehab. They will be talking about the challenges and the joys of being a postdoctoral student and a mother, including how to raise a child while maintaining a career and yourself.
They will touch on such topics as:
- The guide to your PHD application
- How did she decide to enter in PHD program
- How to balance being a full-time mom and a full-time PHD student
- Is getting research beneficial in getting OtP and PHD program
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Website - www.thatotmomlife.com
Instagram - @thatot_momlife
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Are you having a hard time being accepted into an Occupational Therapy school? Are you looking for help to do it without feeling stressed and overwhelmed?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the key things that separate the students that are accepted from the non-accepted in an Occupational Therapy school and the things you need to know in order to be one of the top accepted applicants.
She will touch on such topics as:
- Having a sense of clarity in your direction about what it is that you want to do in terms of schooling
- Get into a community that you can walk with
- The need for mentorship and leadership
- Things that may work for others but may not work for you
- Sense of urgency
- Being relentless in not accepting no for an answer
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In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Emily Longwell Grice. Emily has been practicing occupational therapy for eight years. She first found her passion for the medical model of treatment during her master’s, drawing her towards fieldworks that took place in the hospital or acute rehab.
They will touch on such topics as:
- How she shifted from being a BA Student to being an Occupational Therapist
- The experience from taking prerequisites
- How to grow and develop yourself to become a to
- The biggest advice for Pre-OT Students
- What type of students does a school look for?
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Website:www.thatotmomlife.com
Instagram: @thatot_momlife
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Have you been left wondering if you really need to attend an accredited health care school or program? Does attending a non-accredited program impact my OT journey?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about how to help you decide if you should attend a non-accredited program or not?
She will touch on such topics as:
- Figure out what their plan is going to be to help students.
- Your success is their success!
- Do they help you become the OT you want to be?
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Are you stuck in the middle of a career decision, unsure which path to take? Do you have any doubts about which path the Lord wants you to take?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Abdy Sellas.
They discuss how Can you involve God in the OT school application process and in your OT school journey. Come listen to approach the application process and studies in a God-Centered way.
Pastor Abdy has been a follower of Jesus almost all his life and has served in almost every capacity in church ministry. We will be talking about the five things that can help you make major decisions in your life, and how to make time for God with a busy schedule!
They will touch on such topics as:
- commanded scripture
- Compelling spirit
- The council of the Saints
- Circumstances Alignment
- Common sense
- Find a Faith Community
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Website - www.doralvineyard.org/welcome
Facebook: www.facebook.com/doralvineyard/
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How do you live your life to the fullest and help others to do the same? What can you start doing immediately that will let you live 100% in alignment with your purpose?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about how becoming an OT is more than just a healthcare job, it’s about helping others to live their life to the fullest despite their disability.
She will touch on such topics as:
- It is more than just medical and physical limitations
- Think of what you do every day that you take for granted
- You help people lead more productive and satisfying lives
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Are you playing safe and secure in your own full-time job? Or, do you think you deserve to stray from the norm and do something different as an Occupational Therapist?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the risk of playing safe in your career, and how to achieve success by shifting your mindset in your career!
She will touch on such topics as:
- Staying in your 9-5 is not giving you the financial freedom you are seeking
- Those who are ready to take a risk, earn more.
- Leave the comfort zone completely out of the workplace!
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Why do you think it is difficult for people to ask for help? Is it possible to gain by asking for help?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the benefits of asking for help and how it could lead to new friends, new perspectives, and long-lasting change in our lives.
She will touch on such topics as:
- The value of looking dumb
- It creates a positive culture
- It is a sign of high achievers
- It builds connection.
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Do you find yourself caught up in the pursuit of perfection? How do you deal with the process of achieving your goal?
In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the secrets on how to shift away from the “instant perfection” mindset and instead of/ focus on your progress, so you can reach your goals without feeling overwhelmed.
She will touch on such topics as:
- STOP focusing on the destination and START enjoying the journey.
- Focusing on perfection makes you take things for granted
- Find the right help and people
- Change your mindset
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Are you a Pre-Occupational Therapy student struggling financially, juggling work and school, and working hard to keep your studies on track? Perhaps, you are applying for the OTA license exam or OT graduate programs or just getting your prerequisites done? No matter what your situation is, it’s time to be the OT applicant you are ready to be!
In this week’s Pre-OT Secrets Trailer, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the insights on how this podcast helps the Pre-Occupational Therapists students to become financially savvy and successful OTprenuers in the future.
She will touch on such topics on this Podcast series:
- How to get guidance from the OT genius community
- How to get inspired and get the ball rolling on your own Pre-OT venture
- How to get prepared for a career in occupational therapy
- How to find the right school so you can nail your dream job or your own clinic!
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