Ep 56: Social Media's Impact on Our Professional Trust and Credibility [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within]

Social Media's Impact on Our Professional Trust and Credibility [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within]We tend to talk about advocacy as a way of trying to control external factors, predominantly policy and regulation, however, there is so much we can do as practitioners ourselves to change the future of our profession. One of these factors is simply how we use social media to either move the profession forward or hinder our growth. While social media is an amazing tool we can use to connect with others, in and out of our profession, we need to acknowledge that there is a lot of room for social media to drive us apart. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am kicking off my Strengthening OT from Within series by talking about social media’s impact on our professional trust and credibility!Join the Amplify OT MembershipAs an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It’s time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.Disclaimer: In this episode, I am sharing opinions on behalf of myself, Clarice Grote. I am not speaking on behalf of any other leadership roles I may have or organizations I am involved with.&nbsp;In this episode, I cover:Being an OT or an OTA is something we never turn off; we are a constant representation of our profession.What you post online is not only being viewed by fellow practitioners but students aspiring to be where you are; be mindful of your discouraging advice.The number of people who admit to or defend illegal or unethical practices on social media is shocking and not at all how we want our profession reflected.&nbsp;Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to follow, rate and review the show. To learn more about Amplify OT head to https://amplifyot.com/&nbsp;Have a question or just want to say hello? Call or text +1 (919)-341-9289 to have your questions answered on the podcast! *Message and Data Rates May ApplyIf you missed the Amplify Therapy Summit, you can catch the course replays by joining the Amplify OT Membership at amplifyot.com/membership&nbsp;Amplify OT ResourcesWant to keep learning about how insurance and reimbursement impact you? Then head to AmplifyOT.com/Services to see what resources we have available!CLICK HERE to save $101 off Medbridge Today! CONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OT:WebsiteServicesFree NewsletterInstagramLinkedInFacebook<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amplify_ot"...