THE YOUR OT TUTOR BLOG

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.

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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!

How you can empower yourself to be the best OT you can be…

Find out some of my key tips for how you can empower yourself to be a better OT who loves what they do. ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

April 14, 2024•9 min read

Is reflection on your clinical practice really that important?

In this article I’ll talk you through what reflective practice is, why it is important, why it looks like no-one does it once they start working, and how you can make it part of your routine in the le... ...more

Student placements ,NDIS Tips OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

January 15, 2024•7 min read

What’s a ‘good’ KPI for a New Grad OT?

With the next wave of OT new grads about to start their OT careers, a popular talking point is “What is a good KPI for a new grad OT?” This article will give you some practical tips for deciding what ... ...more

NDIS Tips ,OT Clinical Skills &OT CPD

December 13, 2023•10 min read

What OTs forget when it comes to CPD…

Before you go rushing to sign-up for the first course or webinar you come across that you’re vaguely interested in, here’s my thoughts on what OTs forget when it comes to CPD… ...more

OT Clinical Skills ,OT CPD

October 14, 2023•7 min read

What should I know about going to a conference?

Did you miss the OT conference and now you have FOMO for the next one? Here I share my top 10 tips for going to a conference! ...more

OT CPD

July 20, 2023•7 min read

What is “Good” Supervision and Support for Occupational Therapists?

With many occupational therapists experiencing work-related stress and burnout, one of the key protective factors is to find a workplace that offers good quality supervision and support. But what is ‘... ...more