Introduction
What standardized test do you take in order to apply to OT programs?
GRE
What is Julia's last name?
Zezinka
What is Katie's last name?
Bruggeman
What is an Occupation?
Occupations are things you do each and every day
What are the two types of degrees (not undergrad) that you can obtain to become an occupational therapist?
Masters degree or Doctoral degree
What undergraduate university did Julia attend?
The Ohio State University
What does Katie consider the most difficult/tedious part of her job?
Documentation
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
What is the governing body of practicing OTs?
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
What does Julia do on Thursdays?
What do Katie's mornings consist of?
How many years is a Doctorate program?
3 years
Name one of the "alternative" settings that OTs work in.
Schools, Prisons, Hospice programs, Academia, or Corporate settings
Name one of two things Julia suggests to boost your resume.
Research. Job Experience.
Where did Katie complete her clinical rotation?
Dodd Hall Rehabilitation Hospital at OSU's Wexner Medical Center.
What does IADL stand for and give an example?
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. Money Management, cleaning your house, moving within the community, preparing meals, grocery shopping, and medication management.
What is the average annual salary (within $2,000) for OTs?
$80,150
Name a piece of advice from Julia.
"Be observant and a strong listener"
What is a piece of advice from Katie?
Explain the difference between OT and PT.
PT is mobility focused. OT is occupation focused.