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Functional Fun with OT Students

by Michael Watkins

A journey through the life of Occupational Therapy students and all of the great aspects of Cox College in Springfield, Missouri.

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Episodes

  1. Fieldwork Level 2

    In this episode, we chat with Mike (former co-host) on how his Fieldwork Level 2s have been and what to expect! Check it out!

  2. Welcome Back To School

    Welcome back C6 and welcome C7! On this episode we talk about the first few weeks of the school year and what we’re most excited for! Two new students from C7 also share their first impressions of the program and how their first year is going so far! We can’t wait to see what this semester brings!

  3. It’s finals week and we recap a year’s worth of events

    It’s Mike’s last episode and we discuss what Katelynn enjoyed about her first year at Cox and what the future could look like Fall 2021 and on. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or stands of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  4. A bit about field work and current events and crazy snow storms!

    Katelynn and I discuss summer plans, fieldwork experiences and a couple more current events going on during school. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or stands of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  5. Shout out to all the countries listening! Katelynn and Mike have interviewees!

    Kelsey, Courtney and Nathan give us insight to what kind of backgrounds can be utilized for OT school. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  6. Midterms and semester check in!

    Katelynn and Mike describe midterms, difficult times during Covid and fieldwork! And not dietetics, but didactic learning at the 4:50 mark haha. What are words again?! All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox...

  7. We made it to 2021! We interview Leah Gossard, recent C4 grad.

    Leah is in the hot seat as Katelynn and Mike probe about how her experience was with fieldwork, finding jobs, prepping for the NBCOT and how her time at Cox was overall. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox...

  8. Student Spotlight with Amanda!

    The team is at full strength! Katelynn and I interview Amanda Kearney and how her first semester of Cox College MSOT program has played out and what experiences can be like during a pandemic. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or…

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  9. SOTA’s 1st running event recap!!

    Although missing my new podcast rep. Dr. Quigg and her husband Ryan give us their take on SOTA’s virtual 5k/mile walk. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  10. SOTA’s first Virtual Fundraising event and our podcast’s new rep, Katelynn Wilson!

    We welcome Katelynn to the podcast team and interview Jessie Cheevers and Jenna Bolton about SOTA’s first Virtual Fundraiser. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  11. Month one is done and Covid classes look like this.

    Emily and Kelsey give their first hand experience of how Covid 2020 has changed daily life, made learning different and how much we’ve had to adapt to keep learning through a pandemic. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of…

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  12. Covid Can’t Hold Cox Down

    The SOTA 2020/2021(Student Occupational Therapy Association) President: Andrea Parker, Vice President: Nicole Bredbenner and myself discuss the our feelings of excitement for being able to continue class during a pandemic. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect…

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  13. Ask our Professor!!! Almost Dr. Jackson humors us by answering student questions.

    Her inspiration, what made her get into practice and teaching, Professor Jackson holds no punches in answering questions from Cohort 4 and 5. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  14. Let’s talk about WORK. All things work! OT student work and work related OT

    Leah and I explain what OT’s role would be while working with clients that are looking for work and may be experiencing cognitive, behavioral or physical conditions. Leah also describes working and being an OT student. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values,...

  15. What happens when things get really tough during the semester.

    I discuss what can happen as an OT student when unknown or difficult situations arise during the semester. What it can look like, how I felt about my situations, what is learned about emotions and ways to cope. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission...

  16. Semester Maintenance

    Leah and myself, Mike interview Erin Connelly about healthy tips to handle the semesters’ roller coasters. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  17. Student Spotlight!! Leah and Callie discuss Why OT? And what Cox College MSOT has to offer.

    We dive into what motivated Callie to get into Occupational Therapy and what experiences at Cox College have stood out in her life. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  18. Applying to Cox College MSOT program!!

    Where do I go to apply? What is the application process? Leah and Mike break down the steps needed to submit your application to the Cox MSOT program! All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the MSOT or Cox College programs.

  19. Cox College MSOT’s first podcast episode!!

    Leah and I (Mike) discuss why Cox College is a great school to pave our road to an OT career and our friends from C4 and C5 share feedback as to what qualities make a good student. All episodes are of OUR OWN OPINIONS and do not necessarily reflect values, mission statements or standards of the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A journey through the life of Occupational Therapy students and all of the great aspects of Cox College in Springfield, Missouri.

HOSTED BY

Michael Watkins

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A journey through the life of Occupational Therapy students and all of the great aspects of Cox College in Springfield, Missouri.

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Functional Fun with OT Students is created and hosted by Michael Watkins.
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