Where Would I Work as an OT Practitioner

The question of "What setting do you want to work in as an occupational therapist?" is something that I still go back and forth on. As of right now, I believe that I want to work with pediatrics in a hospital setting. I have a special place in my heart for children, especially those with disabilities.I have seen work with pediatrics in the school setting, but not in the hospital setting. The school-based therapy was mainly focused on handwriting, although it is important, but I found myself getting bored. I feel as if working in the hospital setting will allow me to encounter various diagnoses and provide a wider scope of services to the clients.

OT Over Time...

I must say that the Era Presentations were a great and interactive way for my classmates and I to learn about history throughout the decades, especially occupational therapy. I believe that it also allowed us to have fun and loosen up, especially after a stressful week of anatomy. One piece of information I found interesting was from the 1940s, and it was the background information on Rosie the Riveter. I have always seen the picture but never just knew the story. It was showing that women can work and be great at what they do. With the men going to war, it opened up many jobs that women filled. Another thing I found interesting from the 1940s was that there were OT-War Emergency courses that lasted for only two weeks, due to the high demand of occupational therapists during the war. If only it was still that easy! The last thing I found interesting was the publication of the OT Practice Magazine, first published in 1995. I had no clue that it even existed. I believe that it is a great way to ensure that all occupational therapists are able to have access to the current trends and keep up with the news of the profession. Overall, I truly enjoyed this week and all of the knowledge I gained.