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These articles break down what OTs do, how to get started, and why the future looks bright in this meaningful field.

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An occupational therapist guides an older adult through a fine motor skills exercise, threading a rope through pegs to improve hand coordination.
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Common Misconceptions About Occupational Therapy
October 2, 2025
Person holding their wrist while studying on a laptop with a wrist brace nearby.
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Occupational Therapy School and Labs: Top 5 Best Study Methods for Success
September 23, 2025
Occupational therapy student in scrubs adjusting glasses while studying on a laptop in a classroom or lab setting.
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Occupational Therapy Board Exam: How to Prepare for Success in OT School
September 22, 2025
Student filling out scholarship application form at a desk while a laptop screen displays ‘Send your application now!’ message.
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Occupational Therapy Doctorate Scholarships: How to Know Where to Start
September 22, 2025
Occupational therapist walking outdoors with an older adult, supporting whole-person care and well-being.
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Whole-Person Care: Why Mental Health Matters in Occupational Therapy
September 4, 2025
Occupational therapy student shadows therapist during a session, observing adaptive equipment and patient interaction.
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How to Shadow an Occupational Therapist: Practical Tips for Success
September 4, 2025
Student takes notes while completing an online application to occupational therapy school on a laptop.
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Occupational Therapy School: How to Stand Out With an Impressive Application
August 26, 2025
Confident occupational therapist in scrubs stands with folded arms in a clinical setting.
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How an Occupational Therapy Doctorate Can Boost Your Career
August 26, 2025
Two occupational therapy students from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) participate in a hands-on lab activity. One student sits on a hospital bed while the other fastens a gait belt around her waist, practicing patient transfer techniques in a clinical skills lab.
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A Day in the Life of a Hybrid Accelerated OTD Student: Class, Lab, and Life Balance
August 5, 2025
Smiling young man wearing headphones and glasses works on a laptop at a desk, with books and a smartphone nearby.
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Occupational Therapy School Prerequisites: A Helpful Step-by-Step Guide
July 15, 2025
Smiling young woman in a casual blouse sits at a desk with a laptop, engaged in a conversation or interview in a modern, bright office setting.
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How to Search for Occupational Therapy Programs: Top Five Questions to Ask
July 15, 2025
Older woman using a jar opener in a kitchen, demonstrating adaptive tools used in occupational therapy for daily living tasks.
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Meaningful Occupation: How Everyday Activities Are Used as Therapy
July 15, 2025
Occupational therapy student assists an older adult with arm exercises during an in-person clinical training session, with others practicing nearby.
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Online Occupational Therapy Education: How to Choose Quality Hybrid Programs to Benefit You
June 6, 2025
Occupational therapist working with a young child using colorful stacking toys to support fine motor skill development in a home setting.
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Occupational Therapy Specialization: How to Choose the Best Fit for You
June 5, 2025
A group of graduates in caps and gowns, seen from behind, wearing blue and orange academic hoods during a commencement ceremony.
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Master's or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy: How to Choose the Best for You
June 5, 2025
Young woman studying at home on a desktop computer, viewing an online course schedule, illustrating flexibility in hybrid occupational therapy programs.
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Occupational Therapy Online Learning: How to Effectively Understand Hybrid
June 5, 2025
Close-up of a person in medical scrubs counting a stack of hundred-dollar bills, symbolizing earnings or salary in the health care field.
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A Guide to Maximizing Your Occupational Therapy Salary: Why Setting Matters
June 4, 2025
Smiling occupational therapist in a white coat stands confidently in a bright therapy room with toys and a swing in the background.
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How to Know if a Career in Occupational Therapy is Right for You
May 14, 2025
An occupational therapist guiding a client’s hands to place a nut onto a bolt, practicing fine motor skills using a wooden board with bolts.
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How Occupational Therapy Differs from Physical Therapy: Choosing the Best Career Path
May 14, 2025
A pediatric occupational therapist observes and takes notes as a young girl stacks colorful blocks during a play-based therapy session.
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How to Best Understand Theory and Intervention: Key Concepts in Occupational Therapy
May 14, 2025
An occupational therapist assists a smiling male patient with a resistance band exercise to improve upper body strength and mobility.
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What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? A Helpful Guide to the Profession
May 13, 2025
An occupational therapist assists an older adult with a leg stretch during a therapy session using an exercise ball in a home-like clinical setting.
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Why the Job Outlook Looks Bright for a Career in Occupational Therapy
May 13, 2025

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