EPISODE · Oct 8, 2019 · 1H 24M
From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
Sarah and Jordan discuss: Today is a big day, why is that?Experiencing back to back fieldworksWhen did he find out about OT?How the Level 1 Fieldworks were integrating within his programOne thing he wished he knew going into his level 2 fieldworksRealization of balancing life with fieldworkChallenges he faced during his rotationsManaging self-careResources for Level 2 studentsImportance of community OT Exam study resourcesNational Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review and Study Guidehttps://nbcotexamprep.aota.org/What’s next for him?His capstone project trip to GuatemalaFind more Resources here: https://ot4lyfe.com/resources/Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanot_/
What this episode covers
OT school is over. All assignments have been turned in, fieldworks have been completed, and graduation has come and gone. The transition from OT student to new grad OT is a busy time, full of challenges, learning, and pushing oneself outside of their comfort. Jordan McCauley, OTR/L joins the show today to share his journey from finding out about the occupational therapy profession, to his time as an OT student in the classroom and during his fieldwork, and then to his current role as a new grad occupational therapist. He discusses how he balances life with fieldwork and studying, challenges that he faced during his OT program, and the importance of having a community around him to support him through this process. Listen to the very end of the episode to hear about his amazing capstone project working in Guatemala.
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From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley
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