Lyndsey shares her experience going back to OT school as an OTA, how it compares to OTA school, the 'forgotten' population, and why mental health is important.

Back to OT School, Geriatric Passion, and Mental Health with Lyndsey Gass

Join Occupational Therapist Jeff as he discusses all things OT. Whether you are a Pre-OT curious about the profession, OT Student, New Grad, Practitioner, Entrepreneur, Parent, Caregiver, or a Patient - there is an episode for you. Learn about what OT's do. Review OT subjects and learn tricks to be successful in OT school and on the job. Keep up with the latest OT research and trends. Start an OT side-hustle. Improve and market your OT brand or business.  Become inspired by others' success stories. This is the OTDUDE Podcast. https://www.otdude.com

Health & Fitness

This PodQuiz episode reviews an important concept for OT practice – the therapeutic use of self. Check it out!

PodQuiz - Therapeutic Use of Self (Preview Version)

In this episode, we go over the research, tips, and a case study about how to connect with toddlers in pediatric occupational therapy practice. Don't miss this one as there are lots of nuggets and insights!

Connecting with Toddlers in Pediatrics

We have two special guests in this special practice area episode of the podcast. Naomi Folkerts is an occupational therapy student attending Creighton University’s distance program based out of Denver, CO. Her doctoral capstone is with Health Promotion Partners, a mobile outpatient and driving rehabilitation company. This capstone is focused on developing skills in a specialized area of practice as well as increasing awareness through community outreach and online presence. Naomi is joined by, Terri Cassidy, an occupational therapist, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, and the owner of Health Promotion Partners. Learn about the misconceptions about driver rehab and how you, the generalist OT, can play a role in promoting the independence of our clients for community mobility from recommendations to screening to referrals.

Driver Rehabilitation with Terri Cassidy and Naomi Folkerts

In this episode, Kelsey shares her story about how she balanced life and overcame her obstacles with Crohn's Disease, finances, and early motherhood to be successful in a rigorous occupational therapy program. Kelsey is an inspiration of how things don't always work out and to take baby steps towards your goals!

Motherhood, Autoimmune Disease, and Balancing Life as a Student with Kelsey Cathcart

My special guest in this episode is Ricky Ramirez, OTD, OTR/L, an instructor at the RUSH University Department of Occupational Therapy. We discussed his published research with Latinx cancer survivors, the implications of this research, and how to provide OT to underserved populations such as the LGBTQ+ community. You will also learn about some useful holistic resources that can be used for these communities. Check the show notes on http://otdude.com/podcast for the resources mentioned in this episode.

Back to OT School, Geriatric Passion, and Mental Health with Lyndsey Gass

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