Tuesday, February 28, 2017

How does the OTPF guide occupational therapists?

The OTPF kind of lays the foundation for what I do. It defines what my area of expertise is, and this is called my domain. So for me, my area of expertise will be in helping clients engage in things like ADLs, IADLS, Work, Leisure, etc. Moreover, the OTPF gives a guide on what my process is as an OT practitioner. The OTPF emphasizes the importance of figuring out what is meaningful to the client and using that to guide the therapy process. We don't just look at the individual as an amalgam of problems that need fixing, we look at he or she as a unique and whole person who deserves the best quality of life possible.

1st semester of MOT school.

The first semester of school has been a challenge, but despite its difficulty, it has been my most enjoyable year of school yet. The question I so often asked in undergrad: "when will I use this?" no longer enters my mind. This aids in my motivation to study and do my best. The people here are pretty great too.