Emily Blackwell OTR/L : fieldwork in Ecuador and travel pediatric occupational therapy

In this episode, I am joined by Emily Blackwell - who shares her occupational therapy journey : from the early discovery of occupational therapy to her exciting travels during fieldwork 2 and her present day adventures as a travel pediatric OT in Hawaii**if you are curious about what it's like to have a fieldwork 2 experience abroad or travel occupational therapy as a new grad OT - then this episode is for you ! :)TIMESTAMPS:(1:05) Emily’s occupational therapy story(5:01) Occupational Therapy Program Experience - why UNE, fav/least favorite classes (13:28) Level 2A Fieldwork  — Community Clinic in Ecuador(18:44) What might you suggest to someone interested in setting up an OT fieldwork 2 abroad(20:10) Level 2B Fieldwork — Acute Care in Cancer Center(23:35) If a current occupational therapy student is having a difficult or challenging time during their fieldwork 2 rotation —  what might be something you share with them?(24:48) How did you prepare for the NBCOT exam? (27:34) Starting out in Travel Occupational Therapy as a new grad OT - what was that like?(39:03) Current life as an occupational therapist - what does a typical day look like?(45:12) Memorable moments or stories as an occupational therapist <3(47:56) Future or long-term goals as an OT(50:02) Your WFOT experience (53:44) ONE FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE — for someone starting their occupational therapy programfollow along on insta :)https://www.instagram.com/eblackwell9/https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/