Podcasts about i love ot podcast

School is back in session, and so is the I Love OT Podcast!  This episode celebrates what is unique and special about our practice, how we think, and what we do.  Also, there is something special that is shared by each and every one of the varied research articles and publications discussed in the episode.  Can you find the connection?   Also, excited to announce I'll be presenting at the MAOT conference in October and the AOTA conference in April 2020!  Stop by and say hi!

Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences. Sarah and Michael discuss: Michael’s current OT life Scope of working as a clinician vs being an educator His journey from clinical OT to being in academia Working in the home environment with children and adults The importance of being a fieldwork educator and what it provides for students, practitioners, and clients His research in fieldwork education Setting up an open communicate and a reflective process during the fieldwork process How student’s own ideas and activities foster the therapeutic process Thinking outside the box for each individual client Importance of occupation based practice within the natural environment Challenging aspects of OT/ getting knee deep in our client’s lives Memorable stories from the field How OTs have keen observation skills within their practice and in their personal lives Why Michael got into podcasting What he loves about OT Staying curious and continuing to learn within our profession Find the I Love OT podcast here: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/ Twitter: @otdaddy Instagram: @realotdaddy

The 6th Episode of the I Love OT Podcast turns its attention toward OT in Africa! I'll discuss unique programs and approaches to intervention, lessons to be learned, and new ideas for practice from research related to OT in Africa.  Many thanks to the practitioners working and collaborating in OT from Morocco to Nigeria to South Africa and everywhere in between!

This second episode in the I Love OT Podcast investigates the past, present, and future connections between OT and theater arts!  From the Hull House in 1915 to the modern day, we're calling "Places!" on OT and theater.  ("Thank you, places!").  Come along and learn why your OT practice might look even better in footlights and greasepaint.

Hello! This is the inaugural episode of the new I Love OT Podcast, a labor of love dedicated to everyone who loves occupational therapy.  This episode is focused on my favorite soapbox topic:  Fieldwork.   I'll discuss research by myself and others related to "where the rubber meets the road" for OT education.  Please let me know what you think about the pod, send episode ideas, or share what you love about OT at ILoveOTPodcast@gmail.com.  Thanks for listening and supporting my favorite profession! Functionally yours, Michael