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Some short articles on important topics for occupational therapists...

Hi, Clare here...I often see recurring questions or topics come up in OT discussion boards or networking events, so I have created some short articles on some of these topics.

Got a question or topic in mind?

If you have a particular topic or question that you'd like me to cover in a blog post, please send me your suggestion via the Your OT Tutor enquiry form and I'll add it to my list!

Eight ways to be a better OT

Eight ways to be a better OT

This article will show you how my Foundations of OT Success are so important for achieving better outcomes for our clients and ourselves. We need to make 2025 the year we prioritise going back to bein... ...more

Student placements ,NDIS Tips OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

December 14, 202412 min read

How to choose the right OT job for you…

How to choose the right OT job for you…

In this article I highlight three important things that can get overlooked when choosing a job - the setting, the team and the client journey. ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

November 19, 20247 min read

Why OT student placements go wrong (and what supervisors can do to prevent it)

Why OT student placements go wrong (and what supervisors can do to prevent it)

You may be hesitant to offer a placement because you think it will go wrong. But what if you could pre-empt these potential challenges and plan for them? ...more

Student placements ,NDIS Tips

October 14, 202410 min read

10 ways to hire, support and retain early career OTs

10 ways to hire, support and retain early career OTs

If you’re a manager looking to hire an early career OT, or an OT student or new grad trying to work out what you should be looking for in your first or next job, this article is worth a look. Strap yo... ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

September 14, 20248 min read

Are you spoon-feeding answers or helping to build competence and confidence?

Are you spoon-feeding answers or helping to build competence and confidence?

New grads are needing lots more support, for a lot longer, than they used to. And it could be because of something we're doing, or not doing, as senior OTs... ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

August 20, 20247 min read

Delivering effective multidisciplinary teamwork in the private sector – is it possible and is it worth it?

Delivering effective multidisciplinary teamwork in the private sector – is it possible and is it worth it?

In this blog I’ll run through some tips about what multidisciplinary teamwork looks like, what some potential barriers might be, why it is worth it, and how to deliver it effectively. ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

July 16, 20247 min read

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