What's that saying, Dr.s add days to life but OTs add life to days
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@Reviewed-gx1xwАй бұрын
This is the video I needed. I just decided on this major.. I’ve been taking my son to an OT specialist for a few years and always been so fascinated at the line of work + pay. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
@wonderablorh42664 жыл бұрын
As a recent grad, I've been exploring OT as a future career and videos like yours have really helped in making my decision! It's been really inspiring to see a fellow Ghanaian woman making an impact in the field. I can't wait to get the chance to experience the same one day. Sending many thanks here from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
You are soo welcome hun!! Congratulations on your new journey.
@misshottea Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have a BA in psychology and was thinking about a MSW but a lot of people complain, so I’m thinking of OT, because I live in NYC and if I’m going to work hard I need to get paid
@minoo86337 ай бұрын
I love the way you talk😍 I'm an occupational therapist and I have master degree in my country. I'm thinking of going to usa for living and your video really helped me to be sure about my decision. Thank you so much❤️
@aminatakoneh98394 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos, I am currently in the Occupational Therapy program and your videos really keep me motivated ❤️❤️❤️
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
Yayyy am soo happy to hear that !! Thk you
@kennethjohnson54210 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for providing this content 😊. I'll be starting school Fall of 2024 and deciding upon Medical billing and coding, OT , OR EKG Phlebotomy 🤧🤔🤔. Trying to currently make a decision and needed a little more insight...❤ So glad I found this video!! Subscribed
@Heyu7her39 ай бұрын
Well OT is VERY different in terms of education... you need at least a master's degree to become licensed & to practice
@huruma_finess7 ай бұрын
Is it true you need a mastera to get a license
@olivemuriithi64812 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this or nursing. Thanks you for the information
@MelisJoy2 жыл бұрын
My suggestion is to shadow. Girl I've debated these 2 careers for years..there are pros & cons to each. To put it simply: if you are more holistic & easily have more patience with patients...OT If you are more into anatomy & phys.. faster acting solutions to diseases & don't mind complexity (or un-necessity) of medication administration..for example in some cases a patient getting too much than they need, also keeping up with side effects of medicines & contraindications etc try nursing. There is more flexibility /options & areas to work. Both are wonderful careers
@marvynluna3637 Жыл бұрын
100% OTs are underpaid. Found out from senior OTs that Hospitals NEED OTS, they dont know why but they NEED em always. Not to mention they know the whole body as well and do MENTAL health. At one hospital my friend is an OT making more than PTs because hospitals bill more for OTs but def OTs are underpaid
@LovelyyOT10 ай бұрын
Agree
@NadineAlmendra Жыл бұрын
Love your vibes colleague!!! hugs from Berlin
@LovelyyOT11 ай бұрын
thank you Mate
@DorothyNicholous6 ай бұрын
Oh yes it's very interesting, as a nurse working as an occupational therapist ,am looking for online study courses ..can't wait to get there..I just love it
@LearnwithRewa797Ай бұрын
are u studying to be an OT
@nevsymone8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Goddess 🫂💗
@johntiburcio39443 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I'm not gonna lie you helped me seeing OT in a good light, and im happy that OT is what I will study in college.
@LovelyyOT3 жыл бұрын
you welcome :) OT IS AWESOME
@ikwang974 жыл бұрын
Hey there!! I was wondering if you had a video on how to pay for grad school/taking out loans for OT school! Maybe I missed it before but I would love to hear more about your experience with financing your education!
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
I get this question a lot and I will address it soon, I mostly took out loans.
@Heyu7her39 ай бұрын
Some work in the summer or do admin work, but that & loans
@jelainescott37004 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ❤.. im thinking about ot physical therapy 😊
@empressamadickson532 Жыл бұрын
I'm yet to do this program and I've found great interest in it.
@taylordowning25334 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! This answered so many of my questions
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome 🙏
@ninagiacobbe9 Жыл бұрын
I used to work in rehab and helped the occupational therapist out.
@tonyag8755 ай бұрын
Hey bew subscriber and thanks for the for this video. Im inquiring about wanting to be an OT. Thanks for sharing this information.
@malaikaimtiaz64463 жыл бұрын
so i just got selected in OT and looking forward what it has to offer
@mathildaandmike4 жыл бұрын
The tea is hott LOL great video!
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 rte! Thk you
@EYM_HERE Жыл бұрын
Great video and informative , I’ve been speaking with a few schools in narrowing down to BS in Exercise Science with an emphasis on sports performance where it seems it can open doors to occupational therapy but I also saw there’s a program in another school that can get me from BS-Doctoral in occupational therapy . I like the thoroughness this BS in Science with emphasis on sports performance offers and I saw some schools I can transfer to MS but I wonder if that’s delaying instead of maybe going BS- Doctorate in OT. I wonder what are your thoughts ? I’m still searching a few schools , I do know I want to dive into the field of OT but I guess I wants BS in Science that can still potentially open the career field even aside from OT if that makes sense
@truckerharold11513 жыл бұрын
OTR jobs are popping up everywhere, the field is hot right now. Most OTRs can write their ticket anywhere they want and name their price and the companies will pay the ransom. Sadly, COTA jobs are no where to be found due to companies cutting back on them in preparation for the 15% cut coming January 2022. I have a COTA friend in Canada and she just got 3 of her OTA friends a job in Canada because they couldn't find a job in the USA. No doubt, COTA and PTAs will be extinct soon...
@LovelyyOT3 жыл бұрын
Sadly :( I wish there is something we can do . Nonclinical jobs perhaps
@truckerharold11513 жыл бұрын
@@LovelyyOT How about promoting the profession as a hole. Aaaah yes, that could be one answer. Naaah it'll never happen. Did you hear that in order to work in California as a Healthcare provider you will now be required to be vaccinated by October 1 2021 or you won't be allowed to work. No exceptions. exceptions. Bidens going to do the same thing for all of the USA. Are you vaccinated, if not, are you going to...
@daynamoro47053 жыл бұрын
Is this true? I’m supposed to start the program.
@truckerharold11513 жыл бұрын
@@daynamoro4705 I've been out of OT for about nine years now, but I got a call from a recruiter last month who got my number thru an old application. I told her I was no longer in OT and asked her what the going pay was for a COTA. She stated around $24 to $30 and hour. The job turned out to be 8-20 hours per week which she stated was about average in todays market. She went on to say it was probably going to get worse with companies using assistants as PRN. I spoke with a recruiter in Canada and he said there's hundreds of COTA jobs and it's only going to get better. Most jobs are full-time starting at $25 an hour and up to $42 an hour with > 20 years. Remember, COTA/PTA don't need a degree and are not regulated so licensure is not required. Sounds like Canada is the place to be as an Assistant. Something to think about...
@krizelleanne60854 жыл бұрын
This made me cry 🥺❤️
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
oh NOOO WHY?> am sorry
@ricewatergirl4 жыл бұрын
I would go for OT if it didn’t put me in a six figure debt
@nsanenthembrane4 жыл бұрын
It’s criminal and def not worth it. Good choice.
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
Do what you are passionate about. What else would you do? Education is expensive period, unless you get grants/scholarships
@nsanenthembrane4 жыл бұрын
LovelyyOT true education is expensive but with ot the pay especially with all these changes isn’t worth the investment. The roi compared to the debt is not worth it
@t.c.5456 Жыл бұрын
I am a therapist. So many pros. So many cons. Period.
@dr.bradshaw Жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate?
@graceqiu2403 Жыл бұрын
May I ask what are some of the cons?
@LovelyyOT11 ай бұрын
true ...
@claudetteblair-mais7816 Жыл бұрын
I am in Jamaica. Where is the best place to do the training. I am a trained Social Worker
@chimberly25 Жыл бұрын
I have my first interview today with a public school, do you have any advice
@meghanfain403711 ай бұрын
I want to work with toddlers and be off by 2 to be home with my own kids, is home health early intervention my best bet?
@LovelyyOT10 ай бұрын
Early intervention part time yes - home health
@OliviaPerezV-vw2qz8 ай бұрын
Where can I study this program? For how long ? 4 years ? Or less ? In what university ?
@katelynchavez5953 Жыл бұрын
Do occupational therapists have to get vaccinated against COVID to find employment? I'm asking because I'm thinking about going back to school to become one but I'm unsure because of the COVID requirements. Thanks 🙏
@mallorytrepkowski9213 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wondering this as well but from what I understand so far is that there are some business that require it and others that don’t. I’m still unsure as well and am in the same place as you. But I’m assuming that if it’s a couple more months or years then maybe we should be fine to not get it? I’m hoping someone else knows this.
@LovelyyOT Жыл бұрын
most adult settings , yes.
@Heyu7her39 ай бұрын
Yes, unless I were immuno-compromised, I wouldn't even work on healthcare or in schools without being vaccinated. Just too many gems & hardship...
@abenaoseii Жыл бұрын
wow this is the first time im seeing a GH OT. I could tell by the gap (I have one too :) and your pronunciations. it helps to see someone who is like me do it.
@LovelyyOT Жыл бұрын
thank you
@KaylaVo-mq2my11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to find your KZbin channel. I have a question...Should we go for Occupation Therapy or Occupation Therapy Assistant? Are there a huge difference? What would you recommend? Thank you very much!
@LovelyyOT10 ай бұрын
Hey thank you for watching, I made a video about the difference
@lb5522 Жыл бұрын
What is a good online school
@OliviaPerezV-vw2qz8 ай бұрын
Information please
@adhishakhanal45919 ай бұрын
Is recreational therapy and occupational therapy the same?
@LovelyyOT9 ай бұрын
Not at all two different scope of practice
@vivinpan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lovely!!! Your enthusiasm is amazing! Don't you need special training after graduating to focus on any one particular area in OT?
@LovelyyOT4 жыл бұрын
If you want to absolutely! Its not mandated and also if you want to add it to your credentials :) it makes me more official
@gautami94442 жыл бұрын
Is occupational therapist's job satisfying? and do they earn enough money to live a comfortable life? I'm a 1st year ot student... From India
@gowriprasanth362715 күн бұрын
how is it going....
@ShobeArienza7 ай бұрын
im interested how can i enroll for free
@zn25022 жыл бұрын
What about the chance to find a job ?
@LovelyyOT2 жыл бұрын
If you need is it hard to find a job, then no
@laela62895 ай бұрын
Can you go into OT with a MSW?
@LovelyyOT2 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@tina60694 жыл бұрын
I know that you’re an OT, will you say if you know if OTAs can make a great wage doing what they love?
@kortneeloving42724 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am a COTA in Ga. Yes, we can make a great living. It depends on the area. I am currently applying for masters of OT to further my career.
@tina60694 жыл бұрын
kortnee loving Thank you for replying. I just graduated and I’m moving to Florida and I’ve been in a couple of groups that said getting a job is hit or miss. I really don’t want to work in a SNF.
@kortneeloving42724 жыл бұрын
Tina H Yes, right now it is. The COVID and changes to the payment system has caused a major hit. I’ve been a COTA for 6 years and it’s never been like this during my time. The changes took place OCT 1 of last year. Mostly in home health and SNF.
@tina60694 жыл бұрын
kortnee loving Yes, I know I had to have my FW reassigned from a SNF. COVID and the payment system is changing the way COTA’s work unfortunately. I’ll just pray that it doesn’t come down to a SNF. It’s looking like I’m gonna be going for my Masters soon too.
@kortneeloving42724 жыл бұрын
Tina H Yes, I hear it’s changing for OTs too. Such as they’re laying off OTs, maybe keeping one or two and having more COTAs since of course they can’t afford the OTs as much as they can the COTAs. I think it depends on the area and city. I enjoy the SNF. Going back for masters for me was a must! And can open up a lot more opportunities.
@earlgrey213011 ай бұрын
OT is 95% women, paid like shit, its hard work (if you do it right), nobody understands or respects what you do BUT Its rewarding, you have a lot of options (just not financially), jobs are eeeasy to find in 2024 and its easy to work parttime. If you're looking for meaning and like people.. good choice. If you wanna make money, have an easy life or have a career (status).. bad choice.
@LovelyyOT9 ай бұрын
I agree to a point 🤗 I do think there are opportunities to make more money as well.. You can start a business non clinical or clinical.