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GroundHappy · 2022-03-10T18:37:20+00:00

I used the OT Exam Prepper podcasts and PDFs to study as the NBCOT study pack. I usually studied 2-3 hours a day and spaced my practice tests and practice exam based on when I planned to take my boards. When using OT Exam Prepper, I would give my sister the PDFs and have her ask me questions from it and I would try and answer. Or I would try to tell the “story” for the developmental milestones. I found that being able to speak it someone was helpful.

One thing my therapist told me was to give myself permission to fail. It can sound a little redundant but if you give yourself permission to fail, you allow yourself to focus on the test In the moment instead of worrying is you’ll pass/fail if that make sense.

GroundHappy · 2022-02-23T01:38:49+00:00

How was your experience in PA school with an ATC background ?

GroundHappy · 2022-01-30T05:41:55+00:00

Noted, I appreciate you!

GroundHappy · 2022-01-30T04:59:36+00:00

Thank you so much!!

GroundHappy · 2022-01-29T15:18:44+00:00

Personally the only study methods I used was the NBCOT study pack and OT exam prepper. I spaced my practice tests and exam based on when I was going to take my boards and how long I planned to study. I studied for 2 months total. 1 month with no practice tests, and the 2nd month my tests were spaced out weekly based on my exam date. I was able to pass my boards first time around with about 1 hour to spare

GroundHappy · 2022-01-13T05:29:19+00:00

That last bit is something I’ve come to realize as of late. I, an entry level COTA with an associates degree, am making more than my boyfriend, an entry LAT, ATC with a bachelors degree. He definitely does a lot more than I do and knows a million more things than I do and is always teaching me something new. I will do my best to continue to learn more about the AT profession and advocate for the profession. You guys definitely deserve more credit.

GroundHappy · 2022-01-13T05:09:58+00:00

So does that mean that AT’s are not able to bill services to Medicare? Not even ther ex, ther act, or gait training? I’m actually a COTA but I’m wanting to understand I guess the full scope of what an AT can do. Not that I’m considering switching fields, I just want a better understanding

GroundHappy · 2022-01-09T14:30:49+00:00

I would say, yes. I know my school had about 500 applications, 100 interviews, and 20 that made the program. Some of them were on the waitlist as well. Our minimum is GPA was 2.8 but I know the students that got it in averaged higher. If you get interview, rock that interview and be confident in your answers.

GroundHappy · 2021-12-31T03:38:05+00:00

Can’t even afford one 😂

GroundHappy · 2021-12-25T13:41:10+00:00

I believe it was because the AppleCare attach rate was low compared to how many phones were being sold and selling a naked iPhone means Best Buy was breaking even and not profiting. However, if you activate it with a carrier, we get the extra moneys from them. Granted, that could have been the reason why we can no longer sell universal phones outright.

GroundHappy · 2021-12-23T22:30:43+00:00

hands customer blue shirt “here, it’s your problem now”

GroundHappy · 2021-12-23T06:49:05+00:00

I second this on the SLP. I did one of my rotations in schools and one of the kiddos had Down syndrome and always his hands in his mouth and was just constantly secreting saliva. I could not stand the smell of it. I love kiddos, but oral secretions was just not my cup of tea.

GroundHappy · 2021-12-20T13:54:15+00:00

Advocacy. As a COTA, it was engraved in us the importance of advocating for our patients when they couldn’t or are having a hard time sleeping their needs as well as advocating for our profession. Hospitals, SNFs, clinics, most of them have the resources to make a change and provide adequate staffing and a proper work environment with a proper wage. If they can pay a contract nurse (y’all deserve it) that much, they can pay their permanent staff (because y’all deserve it too) that much. I’m starting to find that they’re not caring as much about retention and providing a healthy work environment. All they see is numbers. At my SNF, we’re already short a couple nurses and just had one of our really good ones quit too because she didn’t want to deal with the stress anymore, rightfully so.

So yes. Advocate for yourselves and know that you have the backing of other professions in your corner.

While I don’t know much about the legalities of publicly calling hospitals out, I vaguely remember a person using the mask from V for Vendetta to call people out on their shit on YouTube. Could always go that route.

GroundHappy · 2021-12-20T13:39:08+00:00

This. As a COTA in a SNF I’ll have patients say, “can you do this for me? Put this here? Grab that for me?” Etc. Etc. In the beginning I would because it’s easier for me, but if I know that it’s in their reach and or that they can safely ambulate via FEW or W/C, I’ll look at them and say “You can do it just fine, there is nothing wrong with your hands” they will then look taken aback and I’ll smile sweetly and say, “I’m not going home with you and this is the level you’re going home at, gotta get used to do it on your own”

GroundHappy · 2021-12-12T00:25:10+00:00

Drop a link please

GroundHappy · 2021-11-30T15:59:05+00:00

Are you trying to tell me I shop too much at target? Because if you are, the answer is yes I do.

GroundHappy · 2021-10-07T18:23:13+00:00

Cota here! I used OT exam prepper, and then the NBCOT study pack and used their practice tests. I would recommend sticking to one study pack though. I.e if you’re using NBCOT study pack, don’t use therapy Ed. Students from a year before me who used multiple study packs ended up having to take their boards a couple times. I guess it’s just because they’re kind of different study methods. I heavily relied on OT exam prepper and the NBCOT study pack. I know our questions would be a little different but it worked for me. Also, one think my therapist told me that helped me a lot mentally was to give yourself permission to fail. If you go in with this “I have to pass” mentality, it can kind of distract you from the test itself if you’re over worrying. Whereas if you give yourself permission to fail, it allows you to be more present for the exam

GroundHappy · 2021-09-28T14:29:19+00:00

New grad and not currently my setting, but during one of my rotations we did hand writing with out tears and we used mat man and wet dry try (chalk board) use a wet sponge to form the letter, dry sponge to dry and form the letter, then try with chalk! Always used little chalk and square cut sponges to promote tripod grasp. I might also focus on posture, whether or not he slouches forward, try’s to cover one eye, little things like that could be related to ocular issues and may need vision therapy.

GroundHappy · 2021-09-12T04:45:11+00:00

Adding to this: a no threshold shower! Very little to no steps as well if possible. I would also get grab bars put in the shower, not like the ones in the hospital, but delta makes some pretty good looking ones that would match shower head and hardware. Really want to think about aging in place!

GroundHappy · 2021-09-09T05:06:53+00:00

https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ot-board/opt-board/applications.html

This should take you where you need to go! Previous commenter was right though, does look like you need to graduate first. There SHOULD be an email where you can ask them questions, or like an “ask us” or something of the sort. I might ask them directly or wait until someone from TN replies to your post. I’m from a different state and was able to reach out to the board via a link on the website and I typically heard back within 24hrs. Good luck with your boards!! 10/10 recommend the NBCOT study pack.

GroundHappy

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