Occupational Therapy 2027 Degree Mandate Clarification
You may have heard or read about occupational therapy moving towards a Doctorate's degree for occupational therapists and a bachelor's degree for occupational therapy...
Blocked Practice vs Massed Practice in Occupational Therapy
In motor learning strategies, two terms that can be confusing are blocked practice and massed practice. Practice can be a very useful and empowering method to promote...
Transfer of Learning in Occupational Therapy
What is Transfer of Learning?
Occupational therapists promote learning using different strategies. One often used concept that clients learn is the transfer of learning. Transfer...
Personal Factors as Context | Occupational Therapy
When we think about context, the environment often comes to mind first. However, the personal context is also another thing that we should consider...
OT History Lesson: Why Did AOTA Sue NBCOT in 1998?
The following is the case between AOTA and NBCOT in 1998. It is a very interesting read as many are not aware of this...
History Lesson: How the Flexner Report Shaped Occupational Therapy Reimbursement in the United States
The Flexner Report had a large influence on the course of healthcare in the US despite being over 100 years old. In the early 1900s,...
History of the Term ‘Occupation’ in Occupational Therapy
The profession of occupational therapy was influenced by the Moral Treatment movement in the second half of the 19th century and the Arts and Crafts...
Medicare Parts Explained | Occupational Therapy Reference
There are 4 parts to Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D.
Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Admitted starts with the letter A, as...
Healthcare Funding in the United States: Things You Wish You Learned in Occupational Therapy...
You probably already know that the US healthcare system spends and burns through a lot of money. But just how is it funded in...
APA Quotations and Citations for Occupational Therapy Students & Researchers
Quotations are often misused in APA format, and for good reason – there are very specific rules. Here is a simple cheatsheet for you...
