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Why choose occupational therapy (OT) as a profession? If you are considering or developing your career, read our frequently asked questions, information, videos and articles. A Career in Occupational Therapy Considering or developing occupational therapy as a career? Read on. There are many reasons to choose to become an occupational therapy practitioner. A key few: Make a genuine difference to people's everyday lives - ability, meaning, roles, confidence Work with varied groups of people - children, teenagers, adults, older people; cultural and socio-economic contrasts Work in varied settings - hospitals, schools, the community, charities, prisons; statutory and private services Career flexibility - to retrain and specialise within other areas of practice This is our kind of anatomy lesson! A great advocacy image, highlighting key skills and qualities of an OT practitioner. Graphic created by Maddy Bell ( @happylittleot on Instagram) in 2022. OT Career FAQ Why choose occupational therapy as a career? There are a breadth of reasons to choose to become an occupational therapist. Below are a key few: Making a genuine difference to people's everyday lives - meaning, roles, confidence, ability Working with varied groups of people - children, teenagers, adults, the elderly; cultural and socio-economic contrasts Working in varied settings - hospitals, schools, the community, charities, prisons; statutory and private services Having career flexibility, to retrain and specialise within other areas of practice This video provides insights into why others chose this career path: [Source: Royal College of Occupational Therapists] The Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group (OTARG) share this short video clip. It highlights that, to be truly fulfilled and successful in the world of occupational therapy, you must have a passion for the work you are doing: [Credit: OTARG] OTARG is a non-profit professional organisation for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy technicians and students in Africa, aiming to promote OT in Africa. In universities across Canada, occupational therapy students took part in the 'gOT Spirit Challenge', an annual competition to promote the profession. Watch this lighthearted, lively entry from Queen's University: [Source: Queen's University 2016; YouTube - Dustin Thatcher] What makes a successful occupational therapy practitioner? Key skills, abilities and knowledge A warm bedside manner Excellent rapport-building Excellent communication skills Knowledge of psychology Sensitivity and understanding Ability to use your initiative Flexible and open to change Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations Ability to design and develop individual treatment programmes Ability to form good working relationships with a wide variety of people Ability to motivate patients/clients who may be disappointed or frustrated Counselling skills, including active listening and a non-judgemental approach Competent use of computer and main software packages [Source: National Careers Service] Source: RCOT [YouTube] Useful articles 10 Reasons Why You Will Succeed as an Occupational Therapist: OT Career Path Career Advice Articles: American Occupational Therapy Association Source: icould Career Stories [YouTube] 13 Essential Characteristics of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants Exceptional communication skills While working with the patients, occupational therapists need to listen and explain them the situations and tasks. If they are working with a child patient, they must be capable of converting the complex terms into simpler ones so that the child can understand it. Besides this, they also need to communicate with other team members and doctors. So, it is necessary for them to be clear, efficient, and confident while listening and speaking at the time of such discussions. Outstanding personal skills These professionals work with the patients of all age groups undergoing any physical, mental or emotional disability. Also, the basic nature of the patients varies a lot. Some may be very calm while others may be rude, frustrated or impatient. Thus, they must know the way to deal with all of them and help them get the desired results faster. Problem solving abilities Problem solving skills play a vital role in the jobs related to occupational therapy. Different clients may have different problems. For the success of the cases, you must make a strategy on how to solve all these distinctive issues effectively, without any major failure. Physical strength Physical strength is quite a major requisite for the occupational therapists and related job titles. They have to serve the clients throughout the day, travel from one area to another and stand by the side of the patients irrespective of the time and duration. Thus, if you want to be an OT, you must have a great physical strength to manage such a busy and hectic schedule. Possess a helpful nature An occupational therapist should be very helpful as this is all that they have to show in their profile. It is one of the most important qualities they must possess otherwise they can’t give their best to the patients. All day long, they should be ready to assist the clients for every type of help they want. From helping them in moving around to guiding them through some money related problems, an occupational therapist has to be the guardian angel to their client. Organisation skills For being a proficient occupational therapist, one must be a good organiser. Along with their own schedule, they also need to manage the client’s timetable. Also, they have to properly maintain all the documented records, appointments, meetings with other team members and professionals, etc. Only an organised occupational therapist can provide a well-planned treatment and high-quality care to the patients, so its a must that s/he must have management skills. Boast patience It is easier to write “Keep Patience” to a patient’s ward, but it is not so easy to implement the same. Patience is believed to be the most important attribute that one must have to be in this profession. Sometimes, occupational therapists might have to face rude, impatient, frustrated, depressed or stubborn patients. So, they must keep their patience to tread through these everyday situations. Some clients may achieve success in their condition in a few months or weeks while some may take years. So, you just need to keep hold of the case to be an efficient occupational therapist. Compassion and empathy One should opt occupational therapy as a career only if s/he is empathetic and compassionate. Most of the clients of occupational therapy are not only physically disabled but also, mentally and emotionally sensitive. In that phase of life, they need a genuinely warm-hearted and sympathetic occupational therapist who understands them and treats them accordingly. Acquire creativity No one can learn to be creative as it is an inherent characteristic of human beings. Being an occupational therapist, many times you have to modify the tasks and schedule of the patients. For example, you can take a desolate kid to have fun at an amusement park, instead of taking him to a general rehabilitation centre. Your creative methods can help the clients come out of the dilemma and it may result into their active participation in the healthcare programs organised by you. Good writing skills Akin to communication skills, writing qualities are also quite important to became a highly efficient occupational therapist. It is because you need to keep the detailed files and records of all the clients in order to assist them, their family, and your team. You should state the exact condition of the patients on the papers so that it is easier for you and the medical staff to understand what you are doing and exactly how you are doing it. Keeping the details documented will not only help you and the healthcare staff but also the caretakers when you are not around. 'Cheerleading' skills Being an occupational therapist, your words must have the power to motivate your patients and ignite the passion in them to make their life normal once again. Motivation is very important for such depressed, frustrated and troubled people. An enthusiastic OT with great cheerleading skills can make the patients do the things that seem impossible. A good observer Besides being a good listener, a successful occupational therapist must also be a good observer and analytical. S/he should have the ability to analyse the situation and needs of the patients along with handling their complaints. An OT must observe and evaluate the things and procedures that are suitable for their clients and must act accordingly. For example, if a patient moves abnormally, a good OT would recognise the reason for it and would plan the course of the patient accordingly. Flexibility You never know what kind of client you are going to deal with, as disorders can happen to anyone and they may need your assistance. Thus, being an occupational therapist, you should be flexible enough to work with a wide variety of people. You must have the ability to establish a good inter-relationship bond with them, irrespective of their religion, race or nationality. [Source: Top Occupational Therapy Schools] Working environment, hours and salary? You will usually work standard office hours, Monday to Friday. Some services, such as within community physical health and inpatient mental health, work on a shift basis. This can include working early, late or weekend shifts. You could work with clients at a variety of settings, including: hospitals health centres residential or nursing homes GP surgeries schools prisons in the community at a client's home or workplace You will need mental and physical stamina, as this is a very practical job. [Source: National Careers Service] Salary? The average salary of an Occupational Therapist varies significantly internationally. Salary rates can also vary between private and and public health services. If you are seeking to become an Occupational Therapist to make a fortune, you are looking at the wrong career. Occupational Therapists generally earn equivalent salaries to other health professionals, such as Nurses and Social Workers. An Occupational Therapist's salary will generally increase with years of service and level of experience. Source: Health Careers (October 2019) What are the entry requirements to the profession? Depending on your country and proposed university of study, entry level to occupational therapy can be at apprenticeship, diploma, bachelor, masters or doctoral level. To be accepted into an occupational therapy educational program you will need to meet its specific admission requirements and prerequisites. Once graduated you will likely need to be registered with a health registration board and will be subject to background checks and annual registration requirements, such as continuing professional development (CPD). As an example, in the UK, you will need: an apprenticeship, degree or postgraduate qualification in occupational therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional registration with the HCPC to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults To do a postgraduate course in occupational therapy, you will usually need a degree in a related subject and some relevant paid or voluntary work experience. [Source: National Careers Service] How do I go about finding and applying to a university? You can search for approved entry level occupational therapy educational programs worldwide, on the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)'s website. Some countries may allow programs that are not WFOT approved, but this may this may restrict you working in certain countries or access to further study (Source: WFOT). The tertiary admissions process is likely to be slightly different between countries, so we recommend that you make contact with the university directly to check their admissions process. It is often recommended that you visit at least one occupational therapy service for job shadowing, prior to university interviews. Universities need to know you have some insight into what the career involves! Can I work as an Occupational Therapist in another country? Yes! If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist you can work in different countries. Every country has slightly different requirements, regarding a working visa, professional indemnity insurance, occupational therapy registration, association membership, etc. Some countries, such as the United States of America, also require you to pass a certification exam. If you are wanting more information about working overseas, read this useful publication: Occupational Therapy International Practice Guide 2020 (WFOT). 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Learn all about occupational therapy (OT)! Frequently asked questions and answers, quotes, videos and graphics about the health and social care discipline and profession. What is Occupational Therapy? Information and public awareness Questions and answers (FAQ), quotes, videos and graphics about the health and social care profession of occupational therapy (OT). OT FAQ Key concepts and definitions of Occupational Therapy (OT)? Occupational therapy provides holistic, person-centred support to those whose physical health, mental health and/or well-being prevents them from doing activities (termed 'occupations') that matter to them. An occupational therapy practitioner can identify strengths and difficulties you may have in everyday life, such as washing, dressing, getting to the shops or accessing work or school - and will help you work out practical solutions. They can work with you to identify goals that can help you maintain, regain or improve your independence, by using different techniques, changing your environment and/or using new equipment [Source: NHS Choices]. Occupational therapy practitioners believe that doing things you enjoy has a positive impact on your health and well-being. Our occupations (or activities) provided us with a role, routine and structure - and define who we are. [Source: Cloe Whittaker] Occupations allow us to ‘do, be (belong) and become’ (Wilcock, 1998). We can grow, learn and find meaning and fulfilment through occupations - that we either choose to or are expected to engage in. If we have a disability, poor mental health or physiological difficulties, it can be difficult or impossible to do what we want or need to do. Qualified occupational therapists are dual trained in physical and mental health. They are trained in activity analysis - a process that involves breaking down an activity to understand what physical, cognitive and social abilities are needed to do the task. Understanding this allows the occupational therapist to grade the activity for different levels. [Source: Alice McGarvie, Occupational Therapist, From the Harp] Occupational therapy training provides the occupational therapist (OT) with the skills to plan and deliver purposeful, meaningful activity. Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) are an integral part of supporting this process. The history of occupational therapy A film from the US Army, about early use of occupational therapy during World War 2: [Credit: PublicResourceOrg - 'Introduction to Occupational Therapy'] Watch: Doing, Being, Becoming In her talk, Rayya Ghul shares insights from the perspective of an occupational therapist on something we all take for granted: DOING. It isn't until we are prevented from doing the things we want and need to be able to do that we realise their importance. These days there is a great focus on 'being', but Rayya demonstrates how it is 'doing' that has the power to create and transform our lives. It may well be our 'superpower'. [Source: TEDx Talks, YouTube] Other references: Wilcock, A. (1998) An Occupational Perspective of Health. New Jersey: Slack Incorporated. How do OT practitioners empower people? To help answer this question, we need to explain what we mean by the term OCCUPATION. Consider all the activities you do each day, from the time you wake up until you go to sleep: Getting in and out of bed, dressing, showering, combing your hair, brushing your teeth, cooking, driving, working or going to school/college, parenting, exercising, relaxing... The list goes on! Each of these are activities we participate in that occupy our time - also termed 'occupations'. 'Occupational therapy practitioners are knowledgeable about development, underlying skills and intervention strategies needed for successful participation in 9 areas of occupation (i.e. scope of practice), as depicted in the figure below' (Bazyk, 2022). The above activities require multiple skills and actions, from both our body and our mind. Injuries, medical conditions, disabilities and ageing can all disrupt our ability to perform in these daily tasks - making life challenging, confusing, painful and/or difficult. This is where occupational therapy plays a major role in a person’s recovery and restorative function. In simple terms, occupational therapy helps people of all ages regain and maintain functional independence, to do the activities they need and/or want to do. [Source: Royal College of Occupational Therapists, 2023] 'Occupational therapists believe that occupations - activities that occupy your time - describe who we are and how we feel about ourselves. If you are unable to do the things you want or need to do to live and enjoy your life, your general well-being may be affected' (Source: FBN). So, the core aim of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants is to support patients, service users and clients to engage and participate in their own specific everyday occupations. Whether these are related to work, productivity, leisure or social participation. This short video gives a good snapshot of the breadth of occupational therapy support: [Source: Chad Foster - 'Because of occupational therapy'] After identifying the difficulties a person has with everyday tasks, occupational therapy practitioners can help, by either: practising the activity in manageable stages teaching a different way to complete the activity recommending changes that will make the activity easier providing devices that make activities easier For example, after a hip replacement, someone may find it difficult to get in and out of the bath. Grab rails could be fitted in the bathroom to make this easier. Someone with rheumatoid arthritis may find it hard to lift small objects. Special equipment, such as a wide-handled vegetable peeler, may be made available to make tasks easier. The aim of these changes is to allow the person to maintain and improve their ability to do everyday tasks. This can include both work and leisure activities. [Source: NHS Choices] [Maysoun, 16 years old at the time, noticed that the poster above ('Occupation is a fancy word for...') only represented white heteronormative able-bodied persons. She created a poster that better represented diversity and equity - and also wrote an alternative description of occupational therapy. What details do you see?] Who might need occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is provided to help someone who is having difficulty with everyday tasks. This could be because: They have a physical health condition or functional difficulty - for example, arthritis, a recent stroke or an issue from birth They have a mental health condition or difficulty - for example, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia They have a learning disability They are ageing Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages and can look at all aspects of daily life, from the home to the school or workplace. The rap in this video conveys who might use occupational therapy services: How is occupational therapy accessed? Methods of accessing OT differ depending on which country you are in. An example from the UK: You can get a referral for free occupational therapy through your general practitioner (GP) surgery, local council or local clinical commissioning group (CCG) - or you can go private. The duration and severity of your condition determines whether you can access care through your local council or the National Health Service (NHS; UK). In general: for short-term conditions, such as after an operation, occupational therapy is usually accessed through the NHS for long-term conditions, such as dementia, occupational therapy is usually accessed through your local council If you are not sure how to access occupational therapy, you can contact your local council and ask if they provide occupational therapy to someone in your situation. If you do not want to access occupational therapy through the NHS or your local council, you could contact an occupational therapist directly. If you decide to see a private occupational therapist, make sure they are qualified and registered. Only healthcare professionals registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are allowed to use the title 'Occupational Therapist'. You can check if your occupational therapist is registered through the HCPC online register. Short-term conditions If you require occupational therapy because of a short-term condition, it is usually the responsibility of the NHS to provide this. Speak to one of the healthcare professionals treating you. They will discuss your needs and decide if you would benefit from occupational therapy. If it is decided you would benefit from occupational therapy, an assessment with an occupational therapist can be arranged as part of your care. At your assessment, your occupational therapist will decide if you need any equipment or training. It may be provided free of charge by the NHS, although this could depend on what is available in your locality. Long-term conditions If you have a long-term condition affecting your ability to carry out most everyday activities, you may be able to access occupational therapy through your local council. Councils usually provide occupational therapy as part of their social care services. They may work with local NHS providers, organisations and other councils to run these. Councils have eligibility criteria to determine whether someone can receive social care services, such as occupational therapy. The criteria may vary slightly between councils, but should include the following points: your needs arise from, or are related to, a physical or mental impairment or illness you are unable to carry out certain necessary tasks as a result of your needs, such as washing yourself, getting dressed or going to the toilet being unable to complete these tasks has a significant impact on your wellbeing You can contact the social services department of your local council to arrange an assessment or your needs, or you can be referred for an assessment by: your GP or consultant a nurse another healthcare professional a social care professional Assessing your needs An assessor can carry out a health and social assessment to identify what areas of your everyday life are causing problems. They will discuss your needs with you and explain what help is available. An assessment and any advice or information should be free. [Source: NHS Choices] Can an OT provide specialist equipment or adaptations? An occupational therapist can make decisions about what equipment or environmental adaptations (minor or major) would be most useful, to help you live as independently as possible. These decisions are made as part of your health and social care assessment. Equipment cost [Costs depend on the country you live in. As this is a global platform, we cannot provide details on all of them. Therefore the information below is purely indicative]. If an assessment has concluded that you need equipment, it can usually be provided free of charge, or on a long-term loan. Different local authorities may charge for some pieces of equipment. You may need minor adaptations made to your house, such as grab rails or banisters, to assist access. These changes may be carried out free of charge, but this will depend on your local authority. Larger, more expensive items and major adaptations may be the responsibility of the housing department. In the UK, you may need to contribute towards the cost of these items, or you may be able to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help with the cost. A Disabled Facilities Grant is a grant from your local council, to pay for changes to your home, so that you can continue to live there. Each local authority should be contacted to establish what their criteria is. The amount paid through the grant will depend on your income and outgoings. Buying your own equipment You may choose to buy your own equipment, rather than use the equipment provided by your local council. If you are going to buy your own equipment, it is still a good idea to have an assessment by an occupational therapist. They can provide guidance on what equipment is most suitable and advise you on what is available. [Source: NHS Choices] Diagram by Bazyk (2022) [OT+ Members can download this and other OT infographics via OT Downloads ] "Occupational therapy - where science , creativity and compassion collide." Jessica Kensky (2016 AOTA Welcome Ceremony) "Occupational therapy: Arguably the most empowering , creative , holistic and meaning-enhancing health and social care profession. We are proud to use client-centred outcome measures, models of practice and prioritise active engagement in self-care, productivity and leisure. We are occupational therapy practitioners. Adding life to days ." Jamie Grant - Occupational Therapist; Director, The Occupational Therapy Hub "We see humans as having an inherent need to act – to do things. We can break down these actions (or occupations) into what we want to do , what we need to do and the skills we need to be able to do them. While there will always be some overlap, an example might be that I want to play the guitar and I need to be able to go to the toilet. There are also a range of (physical, cognitive, emotional) skills that I need, to be able to manage both of these occupations. A big factor that impacts on my ability to do these things is the environment around me. If my social environment doesn’t like the sound of bad guitar players, my progress will be hampered. The environment will hinder my functioning. If my toilet is upstairs and I can’t use my legs then again, the environment is not helping me to do what I need. OT practitioners help people to identify the things they want and need to do in their lives, identify areas where skills development is needed and assess how the environment helps or hinders people in achieving their goals ." Keir Harding - Occupational Therapist; Clinical Lead, Beam Consultancy Graphic by Hay, OTR MOT (2022) We love how the occupational therapy ethos is captured in this image. Hay says she is 'Blessed to be a part of this amazing profession, to serve individuals in their everyday lives!' Occupational Therapy: A Snapshot from Indonesia Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Video by : Aliffiya Alhani Rahmisafitra , Anak Agung Istri Nada Iswari , Aurellia Novanda Rahmadanty , Jihan Fithriyyah , Marshalena Chandra and Pitriani ( 2024) Occupational therapy (OT) practitioners help people to improve their health, wellness and quality of life, valuing all aspects of living. This video captures the breadth of clients, challenges and occupations that OTs passionately support [view expanded video screen on a desk/laptop for the examples]. May the profession of occupational therapy become increasingly recognised, for the greater benefit of society! What is occupational therapy? Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Video created by Occupational Therapist Hannah Spencer (2019) Whilst on student placement in a Learning Disabilities and Mental Health setting, Hannah produced a selection of easy read laminates about occupational therapy and the OT Process. The resources produced evidenced understanding of the profession, the OT Process and the PEO model, presented in a way that demonstrated consideration of patients' needs. More sources of information: Contribute content: OT Circles Therapy Articles Submit knowledge here

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Your online gateway to access and showcase occupational therapy research, with a global audience. Exclusive to OT+ Membership. Research Portal 3.0 OT Resource included within OT+ Membership Your gateway to access and showcase occupational therapy research Research Themes > Submit / Feedback Editorial Editorial We have made further improvements to the Research Portal. In version 3.0, journal articles and infographics are categorised into a breadth of 'Themes', streamlining your route to relevant papers. The type of research continues to be highlighted . "You can contribute to the Portal, by suggesting topics, papers, research and authors that are relevant to evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. Month by month, we can together build a solid collection of references to improve our practice and critical thinking as occupational therapy practitioners. Our profession has been supporting the world for over a hundred years. In all these years, occupational therapy had different paradigms - built under the umbrella of knowledge, culture, clinical experience, values and ethical behaviours. Despite being an extensive topic, subject to corrections, some authors call those sum characteristics 'professionalism'. Speaking about professionalism seems unnecessary in the Research Portal; common sense dictates that if you are a professional, you are going to act with professionalism. But sometimes we may not understand how intrinsic its importance is for advancing the profession, since professionalism is 'an essential component of a value-based practice, which is a complement to an evidence-based practice' (Lecours, 2021). So, despite the cultural, social and geographical differences, professionalism in occupational therapy crosses the frontiers and gives us a collective and unique professional identity. Morrison (1998) highlights that 'Occupational therapy holds together as it develops a praxis that strengthens its development.' Following his line, the author says: 'the exercise of the profession, in any of its spheres, becomes as diverse as the subjects of care, or the issues to be addressed allow it, as well as the development of its scientific knowledge.' In short, two principle factors that make our profession solid and develop a positive identity are: paradigms and evidence. So, let us keep walking hand-in-hand with value-based practice and evidence-based practice." Erica Juliboni - Occup ational Therapist in São Paulo, Brazil; Research Lead 2021-23 Editorial References > Research Themes Themes Acute Care / Rehabilitation Behaviour / Conflict Chronic Conditions Creative Occupations Development and Ageing Education / Occupational Science Mental Health / Wellbeing Neurodiversity Neurology Paediatrics Rest and Sleep Sex and Relationships Spirituality Staff and Patient Safety Vocation / Workforce Research Submission / Feedback Submit Subm ission Have you produced r esearch, individually or as a team? Share it with a global audience. Format options: PDF docum ent, presentation, website link, video summary Full ownership of work maintained by research author Submit research Feedback If you would like the Hub Team to pass o n feedback to research authors, complete the form below. Feedback Thank you. We have received your feedback and will pass it on to the author(s). Send feedback Editorial Themes Submit Feedback

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Growing occupational therapy (OT) together, with CPD Rewards! OT professionals must engage in continuing professional development (CPD). The Occupational Therapy Hub believes that collaboration is key to this; shared learning grows resources for all - and adds to your CPD. Get involved in a selection of activities and receive a Hub Badge for each. Collect four Badges to earn a reward. Rewards Collaborative Professional Development. Growing occupational therapy together, with added rewards. OT professionals engage in career-long development. The Hub believes collaboration is key to this; shared learning grows resources for everyone - and adds to your CPD. - How do CPD Rewards work? - Get involved in your choice of activities below Receive a Hub Badge for each (automatically, or with Hub Team liaison ) On collecting 4 badges you earn a reward : One year's free OT+ Membership ! Contact the Hub Team Hub Badges An active participant in OT Circles - posting, commenting and/or sharing resources Past/present host of The OT Journal Club, sharing research and analysis with Members A Member who has completed one or more OT CPD Courses, supporting their development Author of least one Therapy Article, contributing to greater collective knowledge A Member who has added a document, video, webinar, podcast, research, etc. to the Hub A Member who has contributed one or more service/resource suggestions to the Service Directory Activities that award Badges Participate in a learning and development network Foster global connections in dedicated professional groups. Engage in discussion or create polls; share files, visual and/or video content. You can interact with any Members in Public Circles, or specific individuals or a team in Private Circles. OT Circles (Free) Hub Badge received: Host The OT Journal Club The OT Journal Club is home to discussions on the clinical applicability of research articles, to enhance evidence-based practice. Why not host your own? The typical timeframe is one-to-two months - and we support you all the way. The OT Journal Club (Free) Hub Badge received: Complete an OT CPD Course Our short continuing professional development courses allow therapists, assistants, students and the public to learn from others and receive a certificate on completion. You need to have upgraded OT+ Membership to access the courses. OT CPD Courses (OT+) Hub Badge received: Get writing! Therapy Articles are your eyes into OT. You can submit a short, referenced article (any specialism, setting or topic), a case study (anonymised) , or a reflective piece (from an experience or placement). Contact us to become a Writer. Therapy Articles (Free/OT+) Hub Badge received: Film or share video insights Members watch short films related to occupational therapy, in a curated video library. Wherever you are in the world, you can contribute videos for others to learn from. Share existing content with the community, or create your own. Therapy Videos (Free) Hub Badge received: Submit a resource to the Hub Store and OT Downloads Both of these areas of the Hub are home to assessments, documents, presentations and clinical and reflective tools. All are created by occupational therapy practitioners. Share an item here for many others to utilise in their work! Hub Store (open access) Hub Badge received: Disseminate your research to a wider audience The Research Portal is your gateway to share occupational therapy-related research, with a global audience. Why not showcase primary research, a literature review, discussion paper, infographic, or presentation? Research Portal 3.0 (OT+) Hub Badge received: Add to the voices of occupational therapy We feature podcasts from around the world, for Members' ears to enjoy, all in one place! If you know of a podcast series that you think should be included, let us know via the form within the Podcast Portal. Podcast Portal (Free) Hub Badge received: Host an OT Webinar OT Webinars are pre-recorded and feature experienced clinicians. If you would like to host a v ideo presentation, interview, discussion or practical demonstration, w e want to hear from you! The Hub Team can help you with the process. OT Webinars (OT+) Hub Badge received: Help grow the global service directory This portal contains useful services and external resources for a clinician's care and career. All visitors can search expanding specialism categories. We need a collective input; which others should be included? Submit a suggestion via our form. Service Directory (Free) Hub Badge received: Collected 4 Badges? Get in touch and get rewarded! CPD Rewards (Contact form) Contact us about CPD Rewards Thank you! We'll be in touch with you soon. Send

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Shaped by Members, The Occupational Therapy Hub is your global community of practice. So, to focus efforts in developing resources and content most useful to you, please submit opinions and feedback in the 2024 Membership Poll. We will upgrade a random participant's account for free, regardless of answers. Thank you in advance for your time! Membership Poll 2024 Shaped by Members, The Occupational Therapy Hub is your global community of practice. So, to focus efforts in developing resources and content most useful to you , please submit opinions and feedback. We will upgrade a random participant's account for free. The poll closes on Sunday 30th June 2024. Thank you in advance for your time! The Occupational Therapy Hub Team Contact the Hub The Occupational Therapy Hub Online platform and mobile app (iOS/Android) This poll takes a few minutes to complete. Questions with an asterisk (*) require a response. As a reference, to help you select answers, please click here to open a duplicate Hub webpage. Which of the following best describes you? Please choose an option How did you hear about/first come across the Hub? Please choose an option How long have you been using the Hub for? * Never/Just started About a month 2-12 months Over a year Over 5 years How often do you access the Hub (platform/app)? * Every day Most days Weekly Monthly Rarely Which subject material(s) are you most interested in? * Required Acute and primary care Community or inpatient rehabilitation Equipment and manual handling Geriatrics / Older people Hand therapy Housing and adaptations Leadership and development Learning disability and neurodiversity Mental health and wellbeing Neurology Paediatrics / Young people Public health Research / Academia Theories / Models of practice Trauma and orthopaedics Vocational rehabilitation Other subject(s) [type into a text box below] Which free resource(s) do you most use? * Required Therapy Articles Therapy Videos Podcast Portal Resources + Services Portal Therapy Forum / Student Spaces / The OT Journal Club What is Occupational Therapy? A Career in Occupational Therapy Access Occupational Therapists Member Directory OT Events OT Books: Buy & Sell Hub Store (free-to-access; individual purchases) Which word(s) do you feel best describe The OT Hub app? * Required Convenient Easy-to-use Useful learning tool Helpful community support Difficult to use Too slow Lacking certain content Other [type into a text box below] N/A - I have not yet used the app [Plus+ Members]: Which Plus+ resource(s) do you most use? OT CPD Courses Research Portal 3.0 OT Updates OT Downloads OT Webinars OT Interventions Case Studies [Non-upgraded Members]: What might draw you to Plus+? A lower monthly/annual price Additional plan or payment options A greater volume of exclusive resources Something else [type into a text box below] [Plus+ Members]: How do you feel about the upgrade cost? Too cheap (could be higher) Good value for money Not good value for money Too expensive Please rate your overall satisfaction with the Hub's resources, support and experience Very dissatisfied A bit dissatisfied Pretty satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied How could we improve your experience? / What would you like to see more (or less) of? Any feedback not covered above? (e.g. navigation, technical aspects, design/visuals) Final thoughts? First name Your email address * Last name (optional) Submit Thank you very much for taking part! We always seek to improve and will review every submission. You can expect changes in the months ahead. The Membership Poll 2024 is now closed for submissions. Thank you for your interest. To share further feedback or suggestions, please contact us . Interested in being a more active part of the global occupational therapy community? Get involved!

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Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. Search by specialism and contribute to the global occupational therapy-related directory. Service Directory Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. Search by specialism and contribute to the global occupational therapy-related directory. Suggest new entry Specialisms Service Directory (Specialisms) Accessibility + Adaptation Anatomy + Physiology Autistic Spectrum Condition Career Development Carer Support Charities + Social Enterprises Coronavirus Cultural Considerations Dementia Fatigue Management Green + Outdoor Care Guidance, Laws + Acts Health Promotion Housing Learning Disabilities Manual Handling Mental Health Models + Outcome Measures Music Therapy Networking Neurology Nutrition Occupational Science Older People Other OT Platforms Paediatrics Posture, Seating, Wheelchairs Professional Bodies Promoting Independence Rest + Sleep Sensory Considerations Social Inclusion Social Media Social Prescribing Virtual Reality Vocational Rehabilitation Suggest an entry Suggest entry The Occupational Therapy Hub is aware of external services and resources listed within the specialisms above. This is not a definitive list and the database is regularly reviewed and expanded. If you know of a service or resource that you believe should be showcased, suggest it here. Thank you! Suggestion submitted. Submit suggestion

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