COTA Connection
COTA Connection
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Tips for success in OTA clinical & possible settings to work in
This video outlines possible settings for OTAs, explains where I had my fieldwork, and gives some additional tips and tricks be to successful in fieldwork.
Some settings
a. Outpatient pediatrics
b. Schools
c. Inpatient adult & peditraics
d. Acute care
e. State hospital
f. Chiropractic clinic
g. Skilled Nursing Facility (SNFs)
h. Hand Clinics
i. Early intervention
j. Home health
k. Long term acute care (LTAC)
And much more
My level ones
a. Daycare center for people with Alzheimer's
b. Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
c. Acute care
Level 2
a. Acute care
b. Outpatient peditrics
Advice for fieldwork
1. Bring a small notebook
2. Journal each day
3. Get there at least 30 mins early
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"If COTA is so great, why are you in OT school?" & other FAQs
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 года назад
FAQs from comments on previous videos such as: 1. My background 2. Why did I go from COTA to OT school? -husband is in the military -cost -planned on bridging (video on that later) 3. What prerequisites are required for OTA vs OT? 4. What school did you go to for $7,000? -St. Phillip's College in San Antonio, Texas 5. Do you need your doctorate to become an OTR? -Not anymore (yay) 6. What does ...
10 things I didn't know about OTA school
Просмотров 31 тыс.5 лет назад
10 things I didn't know about OTA School. 1. It is hard. 2. My classmates rocked. Really, they were exceptional. 3. You will be touching people. 4. You cannot cram for tests, then dump that info after. 5. You will fail at something. 6. Clinical = knowledge (most important part of OTA school) 7. Outside work is not recommended, but do-able (recommend 10 hours or less per week). 8. Professionalis...
Pros of being an OTA and Pros of being an OT from a COTAs Perspective
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 лет назад
The Pros to being a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) and pros of being an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) from the perspective of a COTA/ OT student. (See summary below) Pros of being a COTA: 1. Cost of school is much less for OTA 2. Conducting treatments: Less paperwork and more patient interaction. 3. Autonomy over treatments is still given. 4. COTAs can pave their way ...
OTA and OT Salary and Pay from OTA Perspective
Просмотров 29 тыс.5 лет назад
It can be hard to ask people how much money they make. This video discusses how much it costs to go to school to be an OTA VS OT, how much money an entry-level OTA can make (in Texas), and how much money some OTAs make in various settings. Fast forward to 2:20 for the salary. This is my first video ever and is a little rambly. Summary also below. Summary of OTA VS OT Salary: Median range is ~$6...