I’m a new grad OT and I just found your channel and I’m just so happy to see another Black OT ☺️!! Congrats on the success on your channel too

@nekoleamber

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! So happy you are here! Xx

@JasmineJoi

3 жыл бұрын

@@Slavic_Boer It matters because OTs work with patients and clients from diverse backgrounds and it is important that this is represented within our practice to improve cultural competency in healthcare and health disparities experienced by people of color

@BelleAmorehunt

2 жыл бұрын

I start next year I can't wait! My husband had a stroke his OT and PT helped him gain his independence back! It influenced me to help others do the same.

@JasmineJoi

2 жыл бұрын

@@BelleAmorehunt Wow! That is a great story! I’m proud of you girl! Congratulations

@user-bl2zq4mb1t

7 ай бұрын

@@BelleAmorehunt That’s great! How did it go?

OT is a very rewarding profession. I am a proud Occupational Therapist. The best of career choice for me.

@insomniaccinderella9416

2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain more? I mean how did you get your job? Where are you working now? Etc

Thank you for putting out this video. I've been searching for an rewarding career to go into while I'm finishing my basics at a community college and I think this may be it.

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, Maddie!! It is so very rewarding and allows for a lot of flexibility and creativity. I love it!

@ericklopez3258

2 жыл бұрын

@CLOUT Maddie could transfer yk

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a 2nd year OTA student preparing to tape a skill review practicum. I'm working on my introduction and greeting and watching you helped me find my voice. It's my wish to be as professional and relax as you are when I tape my practicum. Thanks again for the inspiration!

I was in a car accident recently and I’m seeing a physical therapist. She mentioned I may want to see an occupational therapist to help me get to back to normal or my new normal

You are so beautiful! I’m in my second year of studying Physiotherapy, and I felt like I may have made the wrong decision. I think OT is such a rewarding career, but I’m glad I’m doing what I’m doing. OT’s and PT’s are both important, so I’m just going to look forward to the future.

Thank you so much for this! I'm a gymnastics instructor who specializes in early physical development so I've been told countless times to become at OT. Like you mentioned, I was one of the many who had no idea what it was but with research (and this video!) I am really thinknig I should get back to school to complete a Master's in OT!

I am an occupational therapist and i am glad i found another mate in this field , keep going girl❤️

@ot_lifehacker

3 жыл бұрын

Kids OT Help is awesome!!! Thank you indeed!!

Yes! There’s a fine line between OT and PT. My son’s OT described it this way: a child’s occupation is to play and learn, so what can we do to make sure he has the tools he needs or provide him with the environment necessary so that he can be comfortable and have what he needs to be able to play and learn.

@samuelnicholas7834

4 ай бұрын

Hi Cynthia, My son just got referrals for both Occupational and Physical Therapy. I’m confused on if he can attend both at the same time?

@cynthiaveronica5258

3 ай бұрын

@@samuelnicholas7834 Hi! I didn't see your message until just now. Yes, my son attended both at the same time. One thing that was very helpful for OT was identifying that my son needs to be allotted more time while test-taking, and her recommendation made it into his IEP. She made him do an activity/game untimed, and then timed, and then noticed that while the same activity was timed he was more anxious and nervous and didn't get 100% in a reasonable timeframe like he did when it was untimed. If the OT is good, they will know what to look for, and will be able to describe to you how your child's executive function issues, if any, can affect his behaviors, ability to pay attention, follow direction, manage emotions, etc. It took me a while to find an OT that I was happy with, so you may need to go to various before you find one that is a good fit. Good luck =)

Undergraduate student here. Just head back from two schools so far about an interview! I can’t wait.

Thank you for this video! I am currently an undergrad psychology student who has been persistently perusing some direction for graduate school and a career as a whole. I recently found out about occupational therapy and have been eager to learn more since. Your video was the first KZread video to pop up when typing in OT. I love how you said there is room to grow and a flexible schedule in this career path. Just subscribed :-)

@drrehabdirector4973

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely consider OT. It's a great career choice and you will have numerous options within the career. I have had many students who have made career changes into OT from other professions. I definitely recommend it.

@ecug1g1

2 жыл бұрын

@@drrehabdirector4973 what are some of the numerous options?

@drrehabdirector4973

2 жыл бұрын

@@ecug1g1 Some of the option categories may come from the setting itself: Such as working in outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities, home health, school system, acute care, inpatient Rehabilitation, mental health, academia/research etc... The second tier of options would fall under a subset of the first category or specializations. For exam example: specializing in hands in an outpatient setting or working in sports Rehabilitation as outpatient. Or preferring to work in a spinal cord unit or stroke unit in an inpatient rehabilitation environment. Lastly I would venture to say professional growth or entrepreneurship areas as: management track or private practice, opening up a private business, assistive technology, consulting, ergonomics and home / equipment design or niche opportunities where you can maximize on the education and experience that that career provides. Let me know if you want me to expand on any of these suggestions.

The Best ot video iv come across. Thanks so much!

Masters of OT student here....thanks so much for the video and the channel!

Thank you for this video, i have 2 questions that i keep hearing different responses about. 1. Does an OTA work under an OT like how a PTA works under a PT 2. I hear that OTA or PTA are required to give sponge baths depending on where you work.

I love how passionate you are about your field :)

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jessica!! :)

Thank you so much for posting such an informative video! I currently have my bachelors degree but would like to go back to school for something medical (w/o blood). This video was extremely helpful and quick! I love people but not so much paperwork. Thanks for the honesty!

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! Wish you all the best in finding the perfect fit. :)

What made you choose OT instead of PT? They're pretty similar.

As an occupational therapist, can you recommend alternative therapies to a client such as hypnotherapy? Or are you restricted to what the governing board say is okay?

Hi thank you for the video it was very informative. I am a senior in an undergraduate program and I wanted to know if you can make a video about your journey of getting accepted into grad school and about your study habits for the Gre.

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamay! Good idea! It seems like I am getting quite a few students finding this video and some of those questions are popular. I will start putting some ideas together. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing! I'm currently finishing up my Biology (B.S) ...I'm having trouble finding internship opportunities... Is there a specific method you used to gain experience for OT school?

Hi, I feel that I am at a cross-road in my career. I am a mental health therapist with a background in athletics, however, I am not content with where the progression is going and want to perhaps combine athletics/movement with mental health. I've been recently researching O.T & P.T and came across your channel and I find it very helpful in my journey.

Thanks so much for this video!! I’m considering a career change and completed my bachelors in accounting In 2014 and recently left my job for some soul searching 😊. I’m interested in this but a little confused on where to start 🤷🏻‍♀️ I know I’ll need to go back to do a masters, but, what is the process of earning my masters degree? Do I need to go back to do a bachelors to be eligible for a masters program? Are all masters programs 2-3 years long? I really appreciate your help on this ❤️

I would like to go into this field. May I ask after grad school, can l go straight to working with children or l have to take more courses?

This video was VERY informative! Love it! I'm really considering OT. Currently 4th year in my BSc Biology degree. Do you think OT is a huge job calling around the world?

thank you so much for this video! as a person looking into OT as a possible career, i am wondering about the possibilities of specializing in an area - i love the idea of focusing on sexual health and wellness and/or helping to provide more basic skills such as time management to folks with attention deficit struggles or folks who may not have any illnesses or mental barriers, but just feel like they don't know how to structure their lives in a way that works for them. i am curious about this because i wonder if an OT degree would be best or if this is something that might be better done with some type of coaching certification. thank you so much!

Hello, Thank you for your insightful video. I’m falling in the same circumstances as you, as in I work in sales and I don’t find fulfillment in it. Can you please let me know what are courses you needed to take to get in the OT program?

Hello. I am new to your channel, and I am thrilled to have stumbled upon it. Thank you for explaining my 8 years of questions that have gone slightly unanswered. I would like to know where you completed your degree to become an O.T.? Aside from the O.T. my daughter receives at school there aren't many close to me, so I am not on the path to just become her own personal therapist and go from there. 🤷🏾‍♀️ maybe even start my own business in the process.

this really helped me, i’m a freshman in college and i wanted to do pediatric pt but i think i would be best with ot and your video was the icing on the cake! Thanks :))

@shannonsmith133

3 жыл бұрын

also you remind me of maggie from greys :)

Thank you so much this helped me a lot! How long is OT school and how difficult/stressful was it to complete? Was it possible to have a job during the schooling or were you mostly dependent on someone else?

@ot_lifehacker

3 жыл бұрын

Hey this is OT Lifehacker! Typicaly 2-3 years from what I have seen in US programs and of course depends on the program. Some manage to work while in school, often taking jobs on campus.

Hi there! I’m a little confused about the route I should take with what I have already regarding my degrees. I have a BA in Spanish and now I’m interested in furthering a career in OT. Would I have to do over my bachelors degree? Or are there courses I can take that are equivalent to a degree? Not sure what to do.

Thank you so much for this video coz I’m planning to go to that field and I was a bit confused but thx to you for giving me an idea and sharing this with us

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!! Welcome to the club, future OT! ;)

Sounds great , thank you.

Thanks for the video. I'm in my early 30s and a full time Cosmetologist. I'm considering going to school first for OTA at a local community college and furthering my education after that..which brings me to my question. I live in IL..is it mandated for me to acquire my masters to practice OT? I've gotten mixed information. Thanks!

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The last search I did stated that all states (with the possible exception of Colorado) require a Masters degree to become an OT. I did a quick good search and you may find this site helpful being in IL: www.ilota.org/mot-and-otd-programs Hope that helps! :)

What is the class work like did you do it online or classroom

what’s the best undergraduate major to become a OT?

This is great! I'm thinking about doing my MOT next year :)

@pritamdhalasamant8926

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to u

That's what I always wanted to do in my life .

I currently work as a PCA ( canadian version of a CNA ) I have been considering going back to school for practical nursing, OT assistant, or PT assistant. I am very familiar with the scape of practice for PNs but not much in terms of OTA and PTAs. What does an OT assistant do in comparison to an OT and what are the biggest differences between an OTA and a PTA.

How do you start your journey to becoming a occupational therapist. Interested in getting into the field. I'm a physical therapyaide but would love to become a ocuptional therapist .

Hi really enjoyed your video. I'm a recreation therapist and wanting to transition to an occupational therapist. Prayerfully will start the DOT program at University St. Augustine (Dallas,TX campus) in September.

@ashaa.5616

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I know this might be off topic but I am actually interested into going into the field of recreational therapy. If you don't mind, could you email or let me know here (either way) about how you feel about this career, the pros and cons, etc. And why you want to transition. This would be so helpful since I am entering my freshman year of college. Thank you so much for any response given!! asha2500@yahoo.com

What about the mental health aspect of being an OT? Also my friend is a pelvic floor specialist but also an OT which I find confusing because shouldn’t that be for PT?

are ots allowed to prescribe medicine?

Thank you for your very helpful information

Great video! I am going to my first OT school interview this week and I’m so nervous for explaining why I want to be an OT. You articulate everything about the field so well!

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reilly! You've got this! Speak from the heart, and you'll be just fine. Good luck!! :)

Your Video is so helpful, just finish my pre req now looking for a program thanks so much!!

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this!! I'm happy to help! :)

Great video. Very informative.

I am currently working in before/after school care with children aged 4-12 and I'm also a support worker with a couple of teenage clients. I'm thinking of going back to uni to become and OT, is it worth it?

I am currently a freshman in college and I am majoring in Psychology. I have recently been looking into becoming an OT and I am not sure if I am taking the right path. I am still doing more research on OT, but I would like to know what route you took to becoming an OT. Thank you!

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Brooklyn! I was working post-undergraduate degree in a completely unrelated field. To be completely honest, I took a leap of faith. My in-laws consist of many different healthcare providers and it was suggested that I look into O.T.. I had very limited time to research what it was and what I could expect, as I was coming up on school application deadlines. I decided to go for it because it allows me help others and be creative in doing so. There are so many settings in Occupational Therapy to explore. Those are two huge perks to this profession. Also, you'll most likely always be able to find a job! :)

This is about your gorgeous hair. How long can you maintain it without it getting freezy and how do you maintain it before you retwist it? Its so beautiful, I love when we grow our own

Thank you so much I'm a high school student who wants to study OT, I wanna ask about the legal requirement to be an OT. Is it true that OT has a "doctor license" that allows u work in that country only ( the country of your university), can't apply for a job in another country? Thank you hope u can see and reply my question

Thank you so much for this!

compare those two with Massage therapy, what do you think is easier to get a job? thank you!

I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm looking to change careers and occupational therapy has definitely caught my interest. What made you an excellent candidate for schools when you applied for the degree? I'm currently volunteering at a hospital and I want to do more than observe. How should I go about getting more hands-on experience?

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elizabeth! It's hard to say for sure, because we did not have interviews for the application process and I was really just a number in line. I would imagine my letters of recommendation and undergraduate GPA were my strongest areas as an applicant. My GRE scores were ehh, haha. Are you shadowing an Occupational Therapist at the hospital? I would recommend reaching out to Occupational Therapists in different settings to shadow them, and see where you'd be most interested in working. A far as hands on experience, that may be limited before you become a student because of liability reasons. However, you might be able to pick up a job as a therapy aide that works directly with the therapist and patients, and that would give you a lot of information about the job, and plenty of hands on experience!

Great video I just start in college and my only question is how many years it’s gonna take me to become an OT (it’s my major)

You are so beautiful. I have an ABI.I really enjoy watching your vlogs.

Hello, do you know if I could become an OT with a bachelors in kinesiology?

Thank you for this video! I'm currently attending college and my major is kinesiology; however, I am stuck between occupational therapy and physical therapy. How do you think I should figure out which one I want to pursue? Any piece of advise is greatly appreciated :)

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Malia! I would shadow both of them for a couple of weeks to see which type of work you gravitate towards more :) Best of luck to you! They are both wonderful fields.

I have been accepting into an OTA program but I really want to become an OT. So, my question is can we go from OTA to OT without having to start over?

This has been SUPER helpful. I am a communications major as well and I am looking to make the switch! Thank you so much😇

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Yayy!! Good luck to you! If you haven't already, check out my video on How to Become an OT Student. :)

@iamtamaralynn

5 жыл бұрын

@@nekoleamber I went to watch it right after this one! Im so glad I came across your channel. It was a blessing 😇

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! Thank you, Tamara!! Best of luck to you!

Sis thank you for posting this video. I’ve been on the fence about going for OT or PT as a profession. I appreciate this🙏🏽

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the OT fam! 😁

Thank you!!

how much do occupational therapists get paid, do you really get paid alot or not? and do they get enough hours or do OTA take their hours, and how long does it take to do the paperwork

Thank you for the video I did a personality test and this career came up so I did my personal statement for university for it. This video just renforced the idea that I was going to do it.

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

That is SO cool! Where did you find the personality test? That sounds like a great resource. :)

@rebeccarobinson1374

5 жыл бұрын

Kids OT Help it’s on a website called prospects.

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

+Rebecca Robinson Thank you! I’ll check it out! 😊

Thanks for this video!!.I'm hoping to go into this rewarding field too... can OTs also work with animals do you know?

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Yes!! Check out hippotherapy :)

Do we need to write NEET exam to become an occupational therapist?

Can occupational therapists work with clients with mental disabilities as well? I originally was on the path to pursue clinical therapy since I want to work with clients with mental and emotional health disorders. However, I also want to work with clients with the day to day life such as getting a client back on track to their daily routine of things.

Yes! Great video 😎

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

+Nya Caudell Thank you! 💜

I can’t decide between OT and PT! this video helped a lot to let me know what the differences are- but do you have any advice in deciding between the two?

@ot_lifehacker

3 жыл бұрын

Hey OT Lifehacker here! I had been deciding between the two for a while too and I am so glad for the choice I made for OT. The way I did it, I listed the difference in approaches and values/philosophies. Feel free to check out OT and PT channels and try to find differences. It also helps a lot to look at PT and OT student channels to see how their learning and curriculum structure is. I also document my experiences with the goal of helping people see what OT is so that could be something to look at too.

Hi! I'm a student just finishing my undergraduate degree and considering pursuing a Masters in OT. Could you tell me more about working specifically in the NICU, it sounds very interesting!!

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Amie! Shoot me an email with anything specific you would like to know. :) hello@kidsothelp.com Xx

Very helpful. Thank you!

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Derriann! :)

Hi, im currently attending community college and taking the pre-requisites for a program like OT, after im done with my associates degree i have to transfer to a 4 year college and complete my bachelors degree in like psychology? And then apply to an OT program correct? Im only 19 and im really confused and new to this college stuff lol

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! You have the sequence correct. I would chat with a college counselor about the best major for you. Some colleges even have a pre-OT program. :) Best of luck to you!!

@tyrac58

4 жыл бұрын

I'm literally in the same boat right now ! I hope you are still trucking through. You can do this 💪

Thank you for making this video! I loved it! What would be the appropriate route for education? I am about to start university. Thank you!

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Karilynn! After you receive your bachelor's degree, you would apply for a Master's degree or Doctorate degree program for Occupational Therapy. Pre-req classes will be required, such as anatomy and physiology, abnormal psych, and child development (depends on university). You will also need to take the GRE. Hope this helps!

@ot_lifehacker

3 жыл бұрын

Hey OT Lifehacker here :)! Kids OT Help is so right! The prereqs are important and I want to add on some other very important things to consider: Make sure you check when those prereqs need to be completed and how long they last for (each program is different). Plan for when to take the GREs and know what scores are recommended. As for route of education, you really can choose anything and just be sure to connect it well with OT in your personal statement. Feel free to contact me on IG @OT_Lifehacker for more details.

You’re absolutely stunning! You’re literally glowing you have magical eyes lol I’m a Pisces I just fell in love with you 😂😍😅 you just look genuinely happy and I love that.☺️ Anywaysss! Thank you for this, it was really helpful. I have sensory processing disorder but I’m also studying massage therapy. So I was looking to expand my massage scope of practice with PT but I struggle to find an OT to help me as an adult with SPD so that made me want to go to school for it myself. Would it be ok if I emailed you with more questions? I’m finding people of both fields to brain pick haha

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! Thank you so much for the kind words!! :)) Absolutely!! Feel free to shoot me an email. hello@kidsOThelp.com :)

What was your biggest challenge while studying OT? I start school in the fall and I am extremely nervous.

Was your experience at Csudh hands on during your M.A. ?

I’m an SLP just curious about the entire scope of what you all do because most of my students receive OT and PT as well! We are the closest professions to each other in this world 🙌🏾👏🏾

@MangoLeagueMom

3 жыл бұрын

I too find myself always wanting to learn about PT and OT. My clients have almost always had Speech, OT and PT services. And now that I'm trying to figure out what my 3 year old needs I'm looking at these services from a different perspective. I love being an SLP 🥰

Great video! I’m OT/PT currently working in level III NICU & loving it!

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

Wow!! OT & PT?? What a rockstar! :) I'm in a level 3 NICU too!! Love working with the tiny ones!

@radiahmaria

6 жыл бұрын

Love Learn Laugh nice! We need more rehab therapists in NICUs! Glad to hear it! Are you going to the NANT conference? I’m going to go next yr. 🙂

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

radiahmaria I agree! I won’t be able to make it next year, but I plan on going in 2019. Maybe I’ll see you there 😊

@mommy8406

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome at first I wanted to do Nursing. But then I want to be an OT.

@avengers4life4ever75

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, how you are both? You went into a dual degree program, or you just got into one program and finish that then applied & got into the another program?

Think I’ve made my mind up! Your video has just enlightened me again why I should go to university. It’s such a rewarding job, I’ve been motivated by money in my jobs but I need a career and finally follow my passion. I wanted ask more about being an entrepreneur? You mentioned starting a business. Could consultancy cover this too? Really want to start a mentoring programme or a series of programmes that people can do to overcome difficulties

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

That is amazing!! Yes! I have actually just launched an OT consulting practice. I am really excited to see where it leads. :)

thank you for this amazing video! i'm currently in the goal of becoming a physical therapist, but i've been constantly hesitant about it because i really want to work with kids and that it is not a flexible career if i get burnt out from it. occupational therapy seems like a better fit for me. i was wondering whether majoring in psychology or kinesiology in my undergrad would be more useful for ot school?

@juliej6542

5 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I just read your comment and I feel as if I'm in the exact same position as you. I've completed my first year as a PT student and I'm now strongly considering changing my way into OT. Can you tell me about your experience so far? Would be really helpful, thank you.

@meganlanham25

4 жыл бұрын

Physical therapy is actually a very flexible career! :) if you get burnt out from working in an outpatient setting, you can always transfer to an inpatient setting. You also don’t have to just work with kids, you can work with any age population

Now I really know what I wanna do

I want to go into Occupational Therapy but I’m so nervous about it’s longevity in the medical profession.

@Anew3A3

3 жыл бұрын

@CLOUT it’s competitive with PT and nursing and often overlooked as a valuable source of therapy.

@Anew3A3

3 жыл бұрын

@CLOUT I have and sometimes these concentrations overlap.

@drrehabdirector4973

2 жыл бұрын

When you read the areas that they overlap it can seem like there is duplication of services. However when you see each professions/ discipline working in their specific area you will see that they are focusing on completely different objectives and all compliment the overall recovery of the client. OT is a good viable career and will continue to be so for many decades.

@Anew3A3

2 жыл бұрын

@@drrehabdirector4973 That’s great to hear. I just keep reading Reddit post about many OTs being unhappy with their careers.

@drrehabdirector4973

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anew3A3 I think in any career you will find people with different opinions. I would listen to see what people don't like about a certain career and see if it makes sense or not, or also if it would matter to you, and that may help you make an informed decision. Some folks will complain about anything, some folks will raise legitimate issues. Sometimes those issues are specific to the individual or the specific company that they're in. Just try to look at all the angles and look into the issue raised. If you have any specific questions or want an opinion on something you might have heard, feel free to let me know. I will be glad to answer any question you may have and give an honest response about pros and cons.

How often do OTs work with athletes? Or sport specific injuries? Are OTs able to specialize in things like this?

@rumbidzaifushayi1021

4 жыл бұрын

With occupational therapy yiu can work with anyone. Its your choice and you can get specialized in that area.

@missmelissaa

4 жыл бұрын

Meh OTs can work with any age group and do a lot more..you really thought you did something😐

@missmelissaa

4 жыл бұрын

Meh Um..OT helps people who have cognitive, physical, and sensory problems. Some OT do more than PT and some PT do more than OT depending on the patient and their needs. Idk what you’re trying to get out of this honestly🙄 they’re literally 2 different careers

@missmelissaa

4 жыл бұрын

Meh You’re honestly acting like a child...grow up.

@missmelissaa

4 жыл бұрын

Meh Lmao okay, believe what you want to believe, cuz at the end of the day all y’all do is perform stretches with injured people😐

What is the process to become an OT like? As in, what is schooling is required, what are the challenges with the schooling, etc. Also, what is the best advice for a young high school student who is considering this for their career?

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Check out my video on how to become an OT student. It will answer most of your questions: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZiexJZqiqbWmJs.html My best advice for you is to shadow an OT in a few different settings (acute rehab, inpatient rehab, pediatric, school) to get a good sense of what an OT does and which setting you could potentially see yourself working in. Best of luck!!

You seem like the perfect person to talk to! I’m 29 years old and close to completing my masters in exercise and nutrition science. The more I work, the more I realize there’s sadly not a lot of career opportunities in the fitness industry and I’ve been looking to make a career change. Do you think this field would be a good transition for a struggling personal trainer? Lol

Do you wear scrubs at work? What is the general dress code for working as a occupational therapist?

@ashleyhyde-smith6558

4 жыл бұрын

It depends on the setting. If you're in a hospital or skilled nursing facility or home health you may wear scrubs, but if you are in a pediatric clinic or outpatient hand therapy clinic you probably won't.

The pros is very true. The cons are also. Best career choice.

I'm in the Army. I was just accepted into the occupational therapy program. I'm very excited.

@nekoleamber

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾

@saje1988

Жыл бұрын

@@nekoleamber Thx

What does the paper work consist of?

What are the thoughts on guy OTs? I've seen many women shown in this profession and I'm not sure if it's tailored more for women over men.

@blache24

3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think having more males in OT would be a wonderful thing!! Especially since there are just as many male as female clients, so some male (or even female) clients might actually feel more comfortable with a male OT, although the profession is currently dominated by women. I think having a diversity of OTs is very important to continue bringing new perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to the field which will provide greater treatment for clients in turn. I do not think the profession is tailored more for women over men! If it seems that way it is probably only because of societal norms that portray women as being more of "compassionate helpers/caregivers," although being an OT is so much more than that! It is great for anyone who wants a job where they can be really creative and active and it takes a lot of knowledge in anatomy/physiology as well as psychology (among several other things), so there is more to it than meets the eye for most people. Anyway, I appreciate your interest in OT!

This was so helpful! Would OT's also be able to work with athletes? Also, what bachelor's degree did you obtain to meet the pre-reqs for the OT program? Thank you so much

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Do you mean in sports medicine? That is a good question, I am not sure to be honest. I mostly see PTs in that particular setting; but not to say there aren't OTs doing it as well. I was a communication major before OT school. It was completely unrelated to the courses needed for OT school, so i had to take all of the pre-requisites after the fact (with the exception of statistics). It doesn't matter what your major is in as an undergraduate, just that you receive your degree from an accredited college. You can take the pre-requisite courses at any time before applying. :)

@gerisati5364

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for responding back. This is great feedback!

Hello, I am a junior in college and have recently had to change my major from Nursing. I just wanted to know what were your steps to becoming an OT and what did you major in in Undergrad?

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

+De'Erica A Hey there! 😊 I was a communication major (pretty unrelated) and worked in an unrelated field for a few years before discovering OT. There are prerequisite courses you need to take before applying for OT school. Basics usually include stats, anatomy and physiology as well as some psychology courses. You also need to take the GRE. Most programs also require you to do some volunteer hours with an OT as well. Looks like you’ll likely have some courses out of the way, which is nice! Good luck to you!

@DeEricaBriana

6 жыл бұрын

Love Learn Laugh Okay, that's great to hear! I am a Psychology minor as well so the Psychology courses I have taken may help me as well. Thank you so much for responding! I appreciate it! ❤

@nekoleamber

6 жыл бұрын

+De'Erica A of course!💜 That should definitely help you, as I believe the psych courses are abnormal and developmental. Best of luck to you!! 😊

Hi! I loved this video thank you for this great info. I am currently a Senior in college graduating with a Child and Adolescent degree and am interesting in OT. I know that a masters degree is the next step, but are there specific programs if you know you want to work in a specific setting such as a school or hospital? Thanks so much, Sam

@alyssaanderson2563

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, from what I know, there are just the basic OT Masters or Doctorate programs. From there, you can choose wherever you want to work, you don't need special certifications. I do know that you can get special certifications in hand therapy, or things like that after the fact. But you can work with children with a regular masters. From what I understand, 50% of the field works with children.

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam! Alyssa beat me to the response but has it right. You can work in any setting once you have your degree - however some settings are a little harder to get into as a new graduate. For example, I knew I wanted to work in the NICU but most hospitals won't let a new grad into the NICU because it is a pretty specialized field and you need extensive training before you can work in there. Usually you will have to find someone to take you under their wing and train you before you are able to work in that particular setting. There may be a few other specialized settings like that, that I am either unaware of or don't know much about. But most places will happily take you as a new graduate and train you. Hope that helps! :)

Thank you for the video. Can you please do a video on sensori-integration activities.

Thank you for making this video

@nekoleamber

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent video. Which pay more ot or pt? Thanks

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It seems to vary based on the setting you work in, but typically they are paid roughly the same

I have a question. What did you major in?

I am a PTA and a Cota and PT is less able to explain what OT does and usually if they do explain it it's a demeaning or derogatory manner.

So I’m wanting to become an OT but I was kind of curious. Do some OTs work with kids with mental disabilities like autism or Down syndrome

Hello this is the first video of yours that I see and I found it quite helpful. I am an undergrad at San Jose Sate University and I'm hoping to apply to my Kin program by the end of this year. I fell out of touch with my current major which is Graphic Design and felt more in place in the Kin building. I first gained an interest in PT but it was recently bumped up to where it needs a Doctorate and Grad School and I'm not sure if I have the funds for that. I've been trying to research more on OT since I've been told there are some similarities to PT. I was told that OT did not require Grad School and a Doctorate. Is that true? Thank you for the information!

@nekoleamber

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! To be an OT you do need a master's degree, and the word on the street is this soon will be changing to a Doctorate degree as well. OT and PT are constantly trying to keep in-step with one another, so OT will follow suit (almost surely) within the next couple of years or so. I also considered PT, but am very happy with my choice to become an OT. There are *some* similarities, but overall OT looks and treats the entire person, and doesnt just focus on mobility. There are so many fields to specialize in OT too, so it is hard to get bored! Hope that helps and best of luck to you!

Hey there have you heard about the budget cuts that are being made by the CMS? I signed up for the OTA program 2 days ago and then I hear about this. I have a friend who is an ota and I asked her opinion on if I should go for the program and she told me to run because OTAs and PTAs are losing their jobs. Is this something that I should be concerned about or is it not that big of a deal?

@ines4982

4 жыл бұрын

No wayyy!!!

@Faby561

4 жыл бұрын

@@ines4982 what do you mean?