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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.

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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!

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, 2024•12 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, 2024•10 min read

Is reflection on your clinical practice really that important?

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

How can student placements be more efficient?

How can student placements be more efficient?

There are lots of strategies you can use to try to cut down time spent on placement related admin tasks and one-on-one support for the student, while at the same time actually enhancing the placement ... ...more

Student placements

September 21, 2023•6 min read

3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CPD OPPORTUNITIES…

3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CPD OPPORTUNITIES…

Three strategies that can help OTs improve the quality and quantity of CPD opportunities available to them. ...more

Student placements ,OT CPD

May 15, 2023•6 min read

I’M A HOSPITAL OT, WHAT SHOULD MY INITIAL ASSESSMENT COVER?

I’M A HOSPITAL OT, WHAT SHOULD MY INITIAL ASSESSMENT COVER?

Overview of what content you should include in a hospital initial assessment to help you put together a client-centred discharge plan efficiently. ...more

Student placements ,OT Clinical Skills

April 27, 2023•5 min read

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