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General Information NBCOT certification is granted for a three-year period.
Earn 36 units during your three-year renewal cycle.
$65 renewal fee (online)
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Updates 2/3/2020 - Version 1 released About the Free Tx Template Easily foldable and printable 2x2 (4 total clients) PDF for OTs to use in rehab settings (Acute/ARU/SNF/Outpatient/Home Health).
Uses: Functional screens, Evaluations, Treatments, Re-assessments, and more.
Includes: client identifier,...
Introduction
What is OTR/L? Occupational Therapists use OTR/L in their professional credentials.
About Trademarks
Some designations are trademarked or generally only accepted to be used once met by certain organizations. A designation such as OT is not trademarked and more general. OTS (occupational...
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored or affiliate post to sell you insurance. I am writing this post because I wish I knew about this resource when I was family planning around the time of open-enrollment with my employer. Introduction
Are...
Work hours: 08:00-04:30
07:45 Check-in at personal locker
Get work phone
Finish checking personal phone
Use restroom 08:00 Clock in
Receive patient's list (average 6 patients a day)
Begin chart review
Treatment planning
Collaborate with team
Check e-mail 08:15
Pause work for daily...
Drop Arm Commodes
Drop arm commodes are much superior to standard 3-in-1 commodes. They allow the arm on each side to drop down to facilitate ease of transfer for squat pivot transfers and slide board transfers. You can't really do...
Congratulations on your next big step! Here are some helpful hints to help you prepare for ARU.
Familiarize yourself with:
(in no particular order) Common conditions and treatment planning for them (and their progression): Neuro: CVA, TBI
Ortho/trauma: fracture healing times,...
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Subscriptions Medbridge - Continuing education (1...
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CVS (standalone store) - $5 off $25 purchase
Publix Grocery...