Ugh this sent my stress level through the roof. I've been looking at all these videos about OTA and was feeling good about it but now, not so much after listening to you. I'm 28 years old and I've been wanting to go back to school for a while now, but three years ago I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression and stopped me from starting school. I don't have any degrees but I work and I'm also a care taker for my very sickly mother. I thought I'd be able to handle it, but now I'm not so sure.
Yeah I agree with you I'm pretty stressed about it as well. Im working on getting through the program at a community college and my fear was the biology portion but now I'm not so sure what to expect. However, nothing in the world is easy and if this is a field that you really want to do then I feel like its worth giving it your best shot. Stay positive and keeping positive thoughts is a major key to success. We got this!
Same! I’m pretty discouraged now. I’m a (young 😉) 47 year old, single, working mother. I was a stay at home mom/housewife for most of my adult life…then got divorced. I transitioned from being a parent volunteer to a SPED (Autism) Teacher’s Aide, & have been in the school setting for 4 years now. I’ll lose all financial support from my ex-husband in a little over a year & it will be VERY difficult to support my family on just my TA salary. I always talk with the different COTA’s that come to our classroom & they’ve all encouraged me to start an OTA program asap. I’ve been doing a lot of research & making phone calls…& was just starting to get excited about actually doing this… but the part in this video recommending not working during the program has just gutted me. I was already worried about fatigue & brain bandwidth while working. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to stop working…& the last thing I need is to pack on a school loan debt from a program I was unable to complete. Man, I really wish I could turn back time & go to school when I was young & without any responsibilities. 😞
I am a mom with a one-year-old daughter going to OTA school currently. I obtained a bachelor's before entering the program so I thought it wouldn't be so difficult. It is HARD. Especially being a mom, but it is doable if OT really is your passion, you find ways to make it work!
Hi, I was in nursing school last fall and failed the first semester. After nursing school I started looking into other health fields. Can you elaborate on why you felt the OTA program was hard? I looking into a program to start but I feel like I have cold feet now😩.
@@THEEMillennial.90sBBY Hey Erin! Literally just graduated 2 days ago so I will give you my 2 cents. First, find a good school. The one I attended won 1st place for the Aspen prize, try and choose a school who either won in the past or in the top 3. Hard to fail if you got a great school that cares about you! My program was 5 semesters instead of 4, we had summer classes(18 months). I don't think comprehension or understanding was hard, it was more the amount of material you had to learn, and the study time required. It's hard to have a social life if you want to do well, and I didn't when I was in the program. It was all work and no play since I wanted good grades and I wanted to challenge myself. A lot of motivation/discipline/high reading score is required. Documentation is hard and it will be your least favorite part of the job once you're working. Spring semester is the hardest for most, 19 credit hours if you don't have credits transferred in. I had 5 of 17 classmates fail but here are their reasons: One guy dropped out at the start because he wasn't passionate about it. One girl in spring failed because she did not like to study. Two more girls in summer failed their fieldwork, one was because she undressed in front of a minor. Lastly, one guy failed his final fieldwork because he did not enjoy helping people. He was a friend, he told me he was only in it for the money and I told him to drop out in the first semester but he didn't listen. You have to either do something really stupid or not have your heart in it to not pass. If you find a good school and you have a passion for helping people, you will pass I can almost promise you. Make sure you don't do it for the wrong reasons because your teachers will know. I personally think PTA and nursing are harder programs. Good luck on your journey Erin. Have a good life.
@@THEEMillennial.90sBBY It was hard for me because it was so fast paced. I still maintained good grades (I believe I got 2 B's), but it was just more difficult than I anticipated for an associates degree. As long as you make quizes/ notecards/ and seek help when you need it, I am sure you will rock it!
@@fan1008 I agree with so much of this. I wish I had instructors that were more student-centered in my program. I think that would have helped. I was just expecting it to be "easier" than my bachelor's degree, and that simply wasn't true.
Wish you had more videos! I’m a COTA finishing up my bachelors then going for my OTD hopefully by spring 2021 and I’d love to hear more about your experience!
Thanks so much! Very informative👍👍👍I carried the exact mindset into the PTA program but indeed was contrary. Knowing the concept is very important, cramming is a big risk.
What is the job outlook of OTA. I keep reading on sites that the job outlook is "excellent" but on forums with real OTs/OTAs, they just say the field is saturated and it's really hard for new grads to get a job.
Yes I'm thinking the job outlook actually could be excellent, but there is apparently some insurance issues happening. They want to hire less COTAS and just use the OTs since they do evaluations. Now, with that being said, years back the LVN programs were said to be phasing out. The insurance wanted RNs bc they did the same and some. However, now they are hiring on not only the LVNs but also patient care technicians and things of that nature and then they want the RN to have a bachelors instead. So healthcare is always changing and it's so hard to commit to a program and be uncertain of the job outlook.
I am an Education Special Professional (teacher assistant) at a public high school. I love my job and have been doing it for 10 years. I have worked along side OTAs and OTs because they provide in school services for our students. They are amazing and I get to see how they have helped our students, so I love it!!! I need to continue working, but would love to get into this field. Can I do it even though I work full time (28 hrs)? I am single and do not have kids. I appreciate any advice you have for me!
I really loved this video!! It’s so relatable. I’m going on Level II on Monday and yes it’s a very hard program! I’ve also been a CNA for 12 years. Taking care of people is a passion of mine. We started with 20 and now have 17 students. I quit my job in the 3rd semester because it was a lot of course work and studying. Many tears shed but If you push through and don’t give up you will make it!!! Questions: How was your Level II experience? What were your Level II fw settings? How did you prepare for fw before going?
I love hearing your story! I am so sorry I am getting back to you so late. I do not log in to RUclips often and was shocked by all the comments. I took notes of your questions and I will post a video soon too :) I was in acute care and outpatient pediatrics for my level II. I had great experiences (despite having a very difficult time with my fieldwork educator (some people call them clinical instructors). I will answer your questions in a video this week!
I'm in 12th grade and am planning on studying ota. But I'm really nervous about the difficulty 🙁. I tend to get really discouraged already if i get an 80 or something on a quiz/test.
It will be hard, but it will be worth it! You have to let your weaknesses become your strengths. When you don't do as well as you would have hoped, explore new ways to study. Also, in school, as long as you pass/ graduate and pass the exam, the people you work for will not care about your grades, I promise! Perfectionism can be really discouraging.
I could be wrong but work on your test anxiety. It will save you a headache down the road. Your final to get nationally certified is 200 questions, timed, and done under video surveillance so nip this in the butt before it gets worse. I personally know what grade I will get on a test before I even take it most of time. It all comes down to how you study. Don't cram and dump, aim to remember for the long term. Learn it now and study less in the future.
I’m planning on applying to a COTA in Texas and I’m now a bit stressed hearing about the not working outside of the program. I’m not sure that’s something I can do as I work as in independent stylist with financial responsibilities. Yikes.
I did not mean to alarm anyone! I just was surprised myself. I thought it would be easier than a master's degree, and it some ways, it was more difficult. That being said, with some dedication and flexibility, you can do it :)
Thank you for this! I gave my bachelor of science in Nutrition and I am trying to figure out if I should just get my masters in occupational therapy or go for my associates. What do you have your bachelors degree in?
Hi! Thank you so much for the helpful information❤️ I start my program here in the fall. What I am most anxious about is the level II field work in the second year: it’s very likely I will be placed farther away from my home, possibly out of state because placements are super competitive in Oregon... I was wondering if you had any thoughts or advice on how to afford and survive relocating for fieldwork? (Housing, food, loans, etc) thank you❤️
Thanks for your tips! Do you think it's manageable to go full time OTA program with having family/kids? I have a daughter, and one coming up June next year. And my school starts from April. Let me know what you think.
@@cotaconnection9400 Thank you, yes I'm on my 2nd term now. First-term went well, just like you said, it was hard but doable for sure. COVID-19 has a significant impact on this as well as we did everything online first term. How far are you with your schooling?
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for making these videos, they are so informative and I really appreciate hearing from someone who has actually done the program! I am currently comparing pros and cons for getting my associate's from either a state university or a small community college. Do you have any insight on whether going to a more prestigious school would help me get a job or does it not really matter? I would prefer the smaller school because it would be easier to afford but I don't want to cut corners.
Honestly, once you get your degree and pass the NBCOT, most places will not care where you went to school. Look at their NBCOT pass rate though to be sure they prepare you for the exam for certification. I am at an expensive, private OT school now only because my husband is military. Employers care about experience and if you are licensed and certified.
Is it hard to get into Occupational Therapy Assistant School with no experience? I worked at a nursing home as a dietary aid for a year in high school and had an internship at a preschool. I have never had any experience with Occupational Therapy Assistant though. I am currently at a community college majoring in early childhood but am thinking about OCTA school. Thoughts? Also is the program at a college stressful and a ton of work? Also is it a lot of memorizing?
I think you can check out the AOTA.org for a list of accredited schools. I recommend selecting schools that have won the Aspen prize or in the top 3 for the year. I honestly don't think that I would of passed my program if it wasn't for the school.
Sorry for getting back to you so late! I need to log in to this account more. I'm astounded by all the questions. AOTA , as stated below, will show you accredited schools :) My school was highly recommended, and the teaching style wasn't always perfect for me, but it taught me how to adapt and conquer which are valuable skills as an OT :)
Idk if you'll see this but I did wanna do OTA but since I don't drive, it's hard to get to a school that offers it. Do you know any other similar fields that could possibly be taken online? I already know there's no fully online school for ota unfortunately
Absolutely not! Some people continue to get their doctorate of PhD (especially if they want to teach), but if you get in before they change it then you are good to practice :)
I am hearing that OTA are being phased out. Like LPN’s. Medicaid and Medicare issues. Ppl are saying that it’s getting really hard for OTA’s to get jobs or maintain full time hours. Can you comment on this?
I have not personally been affected by this (and I recently got a job in WA in outpatient pediatric setting). Most of my classmates were not affected, but I would need to do further research to see how it has affected others. For me personally, I am not concerned about it. It likely depends on the setting you want to work in and the state/ city you are located in.
I’m currently taking my second semester of pre requisites for HCC’s OTA program. It seems like a good program, but very rigorous. I am taking a course called Into to occupational therapy and it is harder than the anatomy and physiology classes I’m taking because of the large volume of material and reading. Hope this helped a little. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. P.S I don’t know where in Texas you live, but HCC only offered the OTA program at their Coleman campus in the medical center.
Hi, I’m looking into becoming a COTA and hopefully will be starting school next summer. Although, I do have a question. I was required to shadow some COTA’s and one gentleman I did shadow was super negative about the career telling me how he hates it and how you can’t make a living off of this and that he was getting paid per pt he saw rather than per hour, and this was at a pediatric office. So sometimes only 3 pts will come in for the day and he’d be making little money. I know I would personally love this career, but I would also love to support my family with one job. With that said, is this true? Do offices only pay per pt rather than per hour? This is coming from Arizona
Depends on the practice setting and state, I'll list the 4 main ones. Long term care(nursing homes), acute care(hospitals), out patient clinics(maybe the one you mentioned), and home health. Most pay by the hour and home health is something like 40-60 dollars per house visit. That pediatric office is not the norm, you usually only see that in the home-health setting. What state was he in?
The answer to this depends on the clinic. Some clinics pay per hour, some salary. My last job was salary (I would get paid whether I was with a patient or not), whereas I am part time now for $30/ hr. If a patient last minute cancels, I get paid, but sometimes I am not paid for missed hours if they give me enough notice. Those are questions you should definitely ask at an interview, but there are places where that is not an issue. Hope this helps!
They did say that, then I heard that it was difficult to get a job from the year group ahead of me. I think it depends on where you are and what area you are trying to get in to. If you keep hunting down places and jobs, you will find something. I had to literally cold call and email outpatient clinics to find my job.
One piece of advice I would tell new grads is when you do find a full time job is to never take students. There really is no benefit to the student or the clinical supervisor. Granted you will get 4 credits per student but: 1. All you're doing is giving the student false hope and wasting their time so when they graduate and pass their boards they have to settle for something much less 2. You help lower wages offered by hospitals, SNFs and outpatient clinics because you've helped flood the market. 3. You esentially help the university keep accreditation to pump out more and more students flooding the market. Which university goals are. a. To get money from tuition which ever way possible b. To keep their accreditation, as long as they have a pass rate of 70%.
Ugh this sent my stress level through the roof. I've been looking at all these videos about OTA and was feeling good about it but now, not so much after listening to you. I'm 28 years old and I've been wanting to go back to school for a while now, but three years ago I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression and stopped me from starting school. I don't have any degrees but I work and I'm also a care taker for my very sickly mother. I thought I'd be able to handle it, but now I'm not so sure.
Yeah I agree with you I'm pretty stressed about it as well. Im working on getting through the program at a community college and my fear was the biology portion but now I'm not so sure what to expect. However, nothing in the world is easy and if this is a field that you really want to do then I feel like its worth giving it your best shot. Stay positive and keeping positive thoughts is a major key to success. We got this!
@@7222590 hey how is the journey going? Was biology okay?
How are you doing friend
Same! I’m pretty discouraged now.
I’m a (young 😉) 47 year old, single, working mother. I was a stay at home mom/housewife for most of my adult life…then got divorced.
I transitioned from being a parent volunteer to a SPED (Autism) Teacher’s Aide, & have been in the school setting for 4 years now.
I’ll lose all financial support from my ex-husband in a little
over a year & it will be VERY difficult to support my family on just my TA salary.
I always talk with the different COTA’s that come to our classroom & they’ve all encouraged me to start an OTA program asap.
I’ve been doing a lot of research & making phone calls…& was just starting to get excited about actually doing this…
but the part in this video recommending not working during the program has just gutted me.
I was already worried about fatigue & brain bandwidth while working.
Unfortunately, I can’t afford to stop working…& the last thing I need is to pack on a school loan debt from a program I was unable to complete.
Man, I really wish I could turn back time & go to school when I was young & without any responsibilities. 😞
I am a mom with a one-year-old daughter going to OTA school currently. I obtained a bachelor's before entering the program so I thought it wouldn't be so difficult. It is HARD. Especially being a mom, but it is doable if OT really is your passion, you find ways to make it work!
Hi, I was in nursing school last fall and failed the first semester. After nursing school I started looking into other health fields. Can you elaborate on why you felt the OTA program was hard? I looking into a program to start but I feel like I have cold feet now😩.
@@THEEMillennial.90sBBY
Hey Erin! Literally just graduated 2 days ago so I will give you my 2 cents. First, find a good school. The one I attended won 1st place for the Aspen prize, try and choose a school who either won in the past or in the top 3. Hard to fail if you got a great school that cares about you! My program was 5 semesters instead of 4, we had summer classes(18 months). I don't think comprehension or understanding was hard, it was more the amount of material you had to learn, and the study time required. It's hard to have a social life if you want to do well, and I didn't when I was in the program. It was all work and no play since I wanted good grades and I wanted to challenge myself. A lot of motivation/discipline/high reading score is required. Documentation is hard and it will be your least favorite part of the job once you're working. Spring semester is the hardest for most, 19 credit hours if you don't have credits transferred in. I had 5 of 17 classmates fail but here are their reasons: One guy dropped out at the start because he wasn't passionate about it. One girl in spring failed because she did not like to study. Two more girls in summer failed their fieldwork, one was because she undressed in front of a minor. Lastly, one guy failed his final fieldwork because he did not enjoy helping people. He was a friend, he told me he was only in it for the money and I told him to drop out in the first semester but he didn't listen. You have to either do something really stupid or not have your heart in it to not pass. If you find a good school and you have a passion for helping people, you will pass I can almost promise you. Make sure you don't do it for the wrong reasons because your teachers will know. I personally think PTA and nursing are harder programs. Good luck on your journey Erin. Have a good life.
@@THEEMillennial.90sBBY It was hard for me because it was so fast paced. I still maintained good grades (I believe I got 2 B's), but it was just more difficult than I anticipated for an associates degree. As long as you make quizes/ notecards/ and seek help when you need it, I am sure you will rock it!
@@fan1008 I agree with so much of this. I wish I had instructors that were more student-centered in my program. I think that would have helped. I was just expecting it to be "easier" than my bachelor's degree, and that simply wasn't true.
i’m a junior in high school and i’ve wanted to be an OTA for so long. this video helped a lot for what to look for.
I start a COTA program on Monday, so I appreciate the tips!
Yay! I will keep them coming (as I find time to... school is crazy for me right now too!). I hope your semester is off to a great start!
numberonefan313 how has it been going so far?
where are you attending school?
Great video! I have uploaded a tips and tricks video if you're interested!
Hi, may I ask how have you been in your school. I heard about OTA program is really hard one and 42% of their students failed in the program.
I can totally relate to this as I am currently in the 2nd semester of my OTA program. Definitely, need to put in more practice!
It's a lot of work for sure! You're going to rock this though I'm sure!
Wish you had more videos! I’m a COTA finishing up my bachelors then going for my OTD hopefully by spring 2021 and I’d love to hear more about your experience!
Thank you! I will be posting more soon :D I am finally reading the comments and did not realize so many people were watching.
Thanks so much! Very informative👍👍👍I carried the exact mindset into the PTA program but indeed was contrary. Knowing the concept is very important, cramming is a big risk.
I'm 40yrs old and thinking of going for this for a career change
What is the job outlook of OTA. I keep reading on sites that the job outlook is "excellent" but on forums with real OTs/OTAs, they just say the field is saturated and it's really hard for new grads to get a job.
Yes I'm thinking the job outlook actually could be excellent, but there is apparently some insurance issues happening. They want to hire less COTAS and just use the OTs since they do evaluations. Now, with that being said, years back the LVN programs were said to be phasing out. The insurance wanted RNs bc they did the same and some. However, now they are hiring on not only the LVNs but also patient care technicians and things of that nature and then they want the RN to have a bachelors instead. So healthcare is always changing and it's so hard to commit to a program and be uncertain of the job outlook.
Thank you so much for the info!!
Thank you for the tips. really helpful !!!!
I am an Education Special Professional (teacher assistant) at a public high school. I love my job and have been doing it for 10 years. I have worked along side OTAs and OTs because they provide in school services for our students. They are amazing and I get to see how they have helped our students, so I love it!!! I need to continue working, but would love to get into this field. Can I do it even though I work full time (28 hrs)? I am single and do not have kids. I appreciate any advice you have for me!
Just say teachers aid lol
Thank you for your information.....
I really loved this video!! It’s so relatable. I’m going on Level II on Monday and yes it’s a very hard program! I’ve also been a CNA for 12 years. Taking care of people is a passion of mine. We started with 20 and now have 17 students. I quit my job in the 3rd semester because it was a lot of course work and studying. Many tears shed but If you push through and don’t give up you will make it!!!
Questions:
How was your Level II experience?
What were your Level II fw settings?
How did you prepare for fw before going?
I love hearing your story! I am so sorry I am getting back to you so late. I do not log in to RUclips often and was shocked by all the comments. I took notes of your questions and I will post a video soon too :) I was in acute care and outpatient pediatrics for my level II. I had great experiences (despite having a very difficult time with my fieldwork educator (some people call them clinical instructors). I will answer your questions in a video this week!
I'm in 12th grade and am planning on studying ota. But I'm really nervous about the difficulty 🙁. I tend to get really discouraged already if i get an 80 or something on a quiz/test.
It will be hard, but it will be worth it! You have to let your weaknesses become your strengths. When you don't do as well as you would have hoped, explore new ways to study. Also, in school, as long as you pass/ graduate and pass the exam, the people you work for will not care about your grades, I promise! Perfectionism can be really discouraging.
COTA Connection Thanks for the tips, hoping i'll make it through
I could be wrong but work on your test anxiety. It will save you a headache down the road. Your final to get nationally certified is 200 questions, timed, and done under video surveillance so nip this in the butt before it gets worse. I personally know what grade I will get on a test before I even take it most of time. It all comes down to how you study. Don't cram and dump, aim to remember for the long term. Learn it now and study less in the future.
Thank you!
I’m planning on applying to a COTA in Texas and I’m now a bit stressed hearing about the not working outside of the program. I’m not sure that’s something I can do as I work as in independent stylist with financial responsibilities. Yikes.
I worked part time and sometimes full time hours throughout the school year. Its difficult but doable.
Ugh is anyone else so stressed rn
I did not mean to alarm anyone! I just was surprised myself. I thought it would be easier than a master's degree, and it some ways, it was more difficult. That being said, with some dedication and flexibility, you can do it :)
Yes once I heard her video...not very encouraging
Ugh
thank you a lot for the information!
You are welcome!
I’m currently made it in program, working 37 hours a week , it is hard feeling discouraged making an 87 and 86 in my class any tips ????
Thank you for this! I gave my bachelor of science in Nutrition and I am trying to figure out if I should just get my masters in occupational therapy or go for my associates. What do you have your bachelors degree in?
Hi! Thank you so much for the helpful information❤️ I start my program here in the fall. What I am most anxious about is the level II field work in the second year: it’s very likely I will be placed farther away from my home, possibly out of state because placements are super competitive in Oregon... I was wondering if you had any thoughts or advice on how to afford and survive relocating for fieldwork? (Housing, food, loans, etc) thank you❤️
Thanks for your tips! Do you think it's manageable to go full time OTA program with having family/kids? I have a daughter, and one coming up June next year. And my school starts from April. Let me know what you think.
Absolutely! SO many of my classmates have kids. It was difficult, but do-able with enough focus!
@@cotaconnection9400 Thank you, yes I'm on my 2nd term now. First-term went well, just like you said, it was hard but doable for sure. COVID-19 has a significant impact on this as well as we did everything online first term. How far are you with your schooling?
Great video! Thank you😊
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for making these videos, they are so informative and I really appreciate hearing from someone who has actually done the program! I am currently comparing pros and cons for getting my associate's from either a state university or a small community college. Do you have any insight on whether going to a more prestigious school would help me get a job or does it not really matter? I would prefer the smaller school because it would be easier to afford but I don't want to cut corners.
Honestly, once you get your degree and pass the NBCOT, most places will not care where you went to school. Look at their NBCOT pass rate though to be sure they prepare you for the exam for certification. I am at an expensive, private OT school now only because my husband is military. Employers care about experience and if you are licensed and certified.
@@cotaconnection9400 Awesome! Thank you for your insight!
You should upload more videos.
Is it hard to get into Occupational Therapy Assistant School with no experience? I worked at a nursing home as a dietary aid for a year in high school and had an internship at a preschool. I have never had any experience with Occupational Therapy Assistant though. I am currently at a community college majoring in early childhood but am thinking about OCTA school. Thoughts? Also is the program at a college stressful and a ton of work? Also is it a lot of memorizing?
What school did you go to and where can you find accredited schools? Thanks so much for the info. Good luck.
I think you can check out the AOTA.org for a list of accredited schools. I recommend selecting schools that have won the Aspen prize or in the top 3 for the year. I honestly don't think that I would of passed my program if it wasn't for the school.
Sorry for getting back to you so late! I need to log in to this account more. I'm astounded by all the questions. AOTA , as stated below, will show you accredited schools :) My school was highly recommended, and the teaching style wasn't always perfect for me, but it taught me how to adapt and conquer which are valuable skills as an OT :)
@@cotaconnection9400 what do you have your bachelor's degree?
Idk if you'll see this but I did wanna do OTA but since I don't drive, it's hard to get to a school that offers it. Do you know any other similar fields that could possibly be taken online? I already know there's no fully online school for ota unfortunately
Hi! If I get a Masters in OT, will I have to return to get a PhD within the next 10 years in order to stay registered and continue practicing? Thanks!
Absolutely not! Some people continue to get their doctorate of PhD (especially if they want to teach), but if you get in before they change it then you are good to practice :)
I am hearing that OTA are being phased out. Like LPN’s. Medicaid and Medicare issues. Ppl are saying that it’s getting really hard for OTA’s to get jobs or maintain full time hours. Can you comment on this?
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I have not personally been affected by this (and I recently got a job in WA in outpatient pediatric setting). Most of my classmates were not affected, but I would need to do further research to see how it has affected others. For me personally, I am not concerned about it. It likely depends on the setting you want to work in and the state/ city you are located in.
May be in the hospital but lots of opening at SNF.
Are you in California?
What school did you go to?
Just curious. What school did you go to for you OTA? I’m thinking about going for OTA and live in Texas
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I’m currently taking my second semester of pre requisites for HCC’s OTA program. It seems like a good program, but very rigorous. I am taking a course called Into to occupational therapy and it is harder than the anatomy and physiology classes I’m taking because of the large volume of material and reading. Hope this helped a little. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. P.S I don’t know where in Texas you live, but HCC only offered the OTA program at their Coleman campus in the medical center.
Brianna Wilson me too!!!!
Breathe You go to HCC too!?
Brianna Wilson Hi, are you still in the program at HCC ? I’m currently applying for fall!
Hi, I’m looking into becoming a COTA and hopefully will be starting school next summer. Although, I do have a question. I was required to shadow some COTA’s and one gentleman I did shadow was super negative about the career telling me how he hates it and how you can’t make a living off of this and that he was getting paid per pt he saw rather than per hour, and this was at a pediatric office. So sometimes only 3 pts will come in for the day and he’d be making little money. I know I would personally love this career, but I would also love to support my family with one job. With that said, is this true? Do offices only pay per pt rather than per hour? This is coming from Arizona
Depends on the practice setting and state, I'll list the 4 main ones. Long term care(nursing homes), acute care(hospitals), out patient clinics(maybe the one you mentioned), and home health. Most pay by the hour and home health is something like 40-60 dollars per house visit. That pediatric office is not the norm, you usually only see that in the home-health setting. What state was he in?
The answer to this depends on the clinic. Some clinics pay per hour, some salary. My last job was salary (I would get paid whether I was with a patient or not), whereas I am part time now for $30/ hr. If a patient last minute cancels, I get paid, but sometimes I am not paid for missed hours if they give me enough notice. Those are questions you should definitely ask at an interview, but there are places where that is not an issue. Hope this helps!
@@fan1008 He is in Arizona and in a pediatric office.
@@cotaconnection9400 This does help, Thank you so much! I love your videos!
Do you have any ideas on how to study Therapy use of occupations II and occupational performance in Adulthood? Please help I’m struggling
I’m going for rad tech but this is my backup. About how many hours a day do you have to study?
Thank you
Please make more videos
I plan to very soon!
Is working part time as an OTA an option?
Thank you.
I need answers toooo
Yes, it is an option
Very flexible, you can consider PRN also.
11. The Instructors will tell the students that jobs are plentiful. They are wrong.
Derrick depends on the state
@@outlsd1590 What state would that be?
They did say that, then I heard that it was difficult to get a job from the year group ahead of me. I think it depends on where you are and what area you are trying to get in to. If you keep hunting down places and jobs, you will find something. I had to literally cold call and email outpatient clinics to find my job.
One piece of advice I would tell new grads is when you do find a full time job is to never take students. There really is no benefit to the student or the clinical supervisor. Granted you will get 4 credits per student but:
1. All you're doing is giving the student false hope and wasting their time so when they graduate and pass their boards they have to settle for something much less
2. You help lower wages offered by hospitals, SNFs and outpatient clinics because you've helped flood the market.
3. You esentially help the university keep accreditation to pump out more and more students flooding the market. Which university goals are.
a. To get money from tuition which ever way possible
b. To keep their accreditation, as long as they have a pass rate of 70%.
I have to do an interview for OTA school do you have any advice ?
Are OTA's being phased out?
Is pta any easier? I’m trying to decide between pta and ota.
They're both hard in their respected fields.
How do you not work though?
Not sure how it works in the states but in Ontario at least you can apply for Osap
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