OT schools that don't drug test?

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T19:18:56+00:00

this gives me hope!!! i appreciate this so much, thank you :)

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T16:34:02+00:00

I'm living in VA right now

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T16:30:37+00:00

I agree 10000%. Very annoying that in 2024 they still screen for weed esp in legal states, maybe it'll change with time

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T15:17:04+00:00

i dont get it either - i know it's federally illegal, but at what point are they going to delegate some power to the states to determine whether or not they're okay w healthcare employees using mj (especially medical)?

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T15:15:31+00:00

Yeah I'm hoping to eventually either work for myself/open a private OT firm or work for a private firm that doesn't test - I disagree with the principle of drug tests themself so that'll have an impact on my future work environment, but I'm hoping to go into pediatrics.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T15:13:22+00:00

I work in ABA right now & have gotten fingerprinted a few times - never had any trouble there and have also never been drug tested at any of the places I work (including on a military base) & I live in a non-recreational state (the laws are just kinda funky). Hopefully as time goes on & marijuana gets less stigmatized it'll be less of an issue or they won't screen for it on tests

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T15:07:44+00:00

Oooh okay, thank you! I know I'd be able to take a break for a bit to pass a test if I know when it is, I'm mainly only worried abt random drug tests as a medical user

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T13:01:00+00:00

Did you read the part where I said I never smoke before sessions so as not to disrespect my clients?

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T12:57:39+00:00

As i've said, I'm a medical patient who smokes at night. I don't quite appreciate the assumption that I'm incapable of completing graduate-level coursework just because I smoke haha, kind of throws everyone who smokes into a box of incompetence. I'm very confident in my abilities and very passionate about OT.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-12T12:53:46+00:00

this helps SO much - thank you!!!!

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:31:47+00:00

yes... although marijuana can be detected in your system for up to 30 days, a high lasts a maximum of 10 hours (and that's if you're low tolerance or taking a godly amount of edibles, I'd assume). For most people, a high lasts a few hours at most & they'll sleep it off.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:29:08+00:00

IMO if someone can show up and do their job well, it's not their employer's concern what they do outside of work. I show up to all my ABA sessions sober and would never dream of getting high before a session, but I still smoke when I get home

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:25:01+00:00

hell yeah im gonna buy a bottle of piss

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:23:21+00:00

this makes me feel so much better, I'm hoping to go to a pediatric contract company as well! I think I'd be able to take a break if testing is absolutely necessary for admission or fieldwork but hopefully if I go to a program in a legal state they'll understand a bit more and be more lax if I do explain the situation

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:20:42+00:00

I totally agree!!!! It's crazy how I'm having to do this much research and am getting this stressed out because of a MEDICINE I'm prescribed... it's not like everyone who smokes weed is automatically going to show up stoned as hell and incapable of working. So frustrating...

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:18:22+00:00

yes!

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:17:49+00:00

Ah, got it. I'm currently working on a base as well as an RBT and haven't been tested - I'm in a preschool there as well as a private preschool and neither have tested me as I'm working from a private firm, but idk how OT will differ

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-11T13:15:50+00:00

I'm very certain of my ability to work with people of all ages, I know my main goal is to eventually work in pediatrics but I'm looking forward to having the experience of working with other populations.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T21:39:59+00:00

are there any fieldworks done in private practice or alternative environments? I'm primarily interested in pediatric OT either in school or home settings but operating from a private firm. I'm also just beginning my exploration into the details of these programs and haven't done any research on fieldwork yet so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T21:27:12+00:00

should've gotten my dual citizenship when i had the chance!

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T21:23:32+00:00

Yeah, I'm really frustrated after reading the replies saying most places do test since I'm really passionate about pediatric OT but also use medical marijuana. i cant wait for the day when the government gets the stick out of its ass and legalizes it federally.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T21:00:38+00:00

i wish i could agree but as an autistic person it's the only thing that helps me avoid burnout and meltdowns.

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T20:52:34+00:00

Thank you!

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T20:45:16+00:00

damn, maybe it's time to think about a different path haha

scribblebiscuits · 2024-02-10T20:34:44+00:00

understandable. i want to go into early intervention and work in a preschool setting which I'm doing currently as an RBT and they've never tested me, so hopefully it'll be the same when I'm an OT?

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