## [Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process](/content/2026/01/15/practical-perspectives-for-navigating-the-admissions-process/index.html)

The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/15/practical-perspectives-for-navigating-the-admissions-process/ "Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process "/index.html)

## [Masters vs Doctorate of Occupational Therapy: What To Know](/content/2021/10/04/masters-vs-doctorate-of-occupational-therapy-what-to-know/index.html)

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their independence, safety, and function. In ... [Read more](/content/2021/10/04/masters-vs-doctorate-of-occupational-therapy-what-to-know/ "Masters vs Doctorate of Occupational Therapy: What To Know"/index.html)

## [Ten Free Resources For The Rehabilitation Sciences](/content/2021/09/08/ten-free-resources-for-the-rehabilitation-sciences-2021/index.html)

Once you embark on the journey to excel in the rehabilitation sciences, it is not ... [Read more](/content/2021/09/08/ten-free-resources-for-the-rehabilitation-sciences-2021/ "Ten Free Resources For The Rehabilitation Sciences"/index.html)

## [A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Occupational Therapist](/content/2019/11/07/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mental-health-occupational-therapist/index.html)

Many people assume occupational therapists work in hospitals and nursing facilities along with many other ... [Read more](/content/2019/11/07/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mental-health-occupational-therapist/ "A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Occupational Therapist"/index.html)

## [Occupational Therapy Clinical Experiences](/content/2019/10/21/occupational-therapy-clinical-experiences/index.html)

Occupational therapy is one of many healthcare professions that require clinical exposure before entering the ... [Read more](/content/2019/10/21/occupational-therapy-clinical-experiences/ "Occupational Therapy Clinical Experiences"/index.html)

## [Occupational Therapists: An Overview](/content/2019/10/10/occupational-therapists-an-overview/index.html)

What is an Occupational Therapist? The Occupational Therapist (OT) profession grew from the idea that ... [Read more](/content/2019/10/10/occupational-therapists-an-overview/ "Occupational Therapists: An Overview"/index.html)

## [What An Occupational Therapist Does](/content/2019/07/24/what-an-occupational-therapist-does/index.html)

Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is ... [Read more](/content/2019/07/24/what-an-occupational-therapist-does/ "What An Occupational Therapist Does"/index.html)

## [How To Get OT Observation Hours](/content/2019/06/17/ot-observation-hours/index.html)

Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an ... [Read more](/content/2019/06/17/ot-observation-hours/ "How To Get OT Observation Hours"/index.html)

## [How Healthcare Policy Affects Your Future Career As An OT](/content/2018/11/20/healthcare-policy-occupational-therapy/index.html)

Change in the world of healthcare is not uncommon. From new treatment methods and devices ... [Read more](/content/2018/11/20/healthcare-policy-occupational-therapy/ "How Healthcare Policy Affects Your Future Career As An OT"/index.html)

## [What Does the Entry-Level OT Doctorate Mean For You?](/content/2018/11/05/entry-level-ot-doctorate/index.html)

The educational requirements needed to become an occupational therapist (OT) are continually changing to improve ... [Read more](/content/2018/11/05/entry-level-ot-doctorate/ "What Does the Entry-Level OT Doctorate Mean For You?"/index.html)

## [OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons: School Systems and Psychiatric Facilities](/content/2018/10/24/ot-practice-setting-pros-and-cons-school-systems-and-psychiatric-facilities/index.html)

So far in this series, we have covered the main settings of occupational therapy (OT) ... [Read more](/content/2018/10/24/ot-practice-setting-pros-and-cons-school-systems-and-psychiatric-facilities/ "OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons: School Systems and Psychiatric Facilities"/index.html)

## [OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons: Outpatient Therapy & Home Health](/content/2018/09/26/outpatient-therapy-home-health/index.html)

Challenges and barriers are inevitably present in any job field. The particular obstacles may vary ... [Read more](/content/2018/09/26/outpatient-therapy-home-health/ "OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons: Outpatient Therapy & Home Health"/index.html)

## [Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice Settings](/content/2018/08/30/occupational-therapy-practice-settings/index.html)

Occupational therapists assist people across a wide range of ages and functional abilities and are ... [Read more](/content/2018/08/30/occupational-therapy-practice-settings/ "Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice Settings"/index.html)

## [OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons—Inpatient Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facilities](/content/2018/08/22/inpatient-rehab-skilled-nursing-facilities/index.html)

It is typically seen as an advantage of a profession when there are many avenues ... [Read more](/content/2018/08/22/inpatient-rehab-skilled-nursing-facilities/ "OT Practice Setting Pros and Cons—Inpatient Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facilities"/index.html)

## [What Occupational Therapy School is Really Like](/content/2018/07/03/occupational-therapy-school/index.html)

Where to Begin? Students seeking a career in occupational therapy may be unsure of where ... [Read more](/content/2018/07/03/occupational-therapy-school/ "What Occupational Therapy School is Really Like"/index.html)

## [20 Questions: Beth Anderson Gibson, OTR/L, CDRS](/content/2012/09/30/20-questions-beth-anderson-gibson-otrl-cdrs/index.html)

Beth Anderson Gibson offers advice for students and gives insight into the field of occupational therapy

## [20 Questions: Melissa Cathcart Thurlow, OTR/L, CHT, MBA](/content/2012/08/12/20-questions-melissa-cathcart-thurlow-otrl-cht-mba/index.html)

Melissa Cathcart Thurlow shares advice for students and offers insight into the field of occupational therapy

## [20 Questions: Katerina Kucerova, MSOT](/content/2012/07/29/20-questions-katerina-kucerova-msot/index.html)

Katerina Kucerova shares her perspective on being an occupational therapist and advice for students

## [20 Questions: Lani Hessen, OTR/L](/content/2012/04/29/20-questions-lani-hessen-otrl/index.html)

Lani Hessen shares her perspective on the field of pediatric occupational therapy and advice for students.