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Chat Log from Live Chat 10/15/08 07:39 ustreamer-31736 : did you find it difficult, as a new therapist, to work with COTA's? I am concerned with COTA's who have more experience than me.. 07:39 ustreamer-85937 : ok thanks im considering OSU 07:39 ustreamer-85937 : but XU is closer so i was just wondering 07:40 ustreamer-11835 : what do you think about getting my general ed at a junior college and then transferring to a combined bach/masters program? 07:40 ustreamer-69774 : are there a lot of private practice clinics for OT? I thought that was more of a PT thing 07:40 ustreamer-16394 : michelle, what is your reasoning for getting a dot? 07:40 ustreamer-31736 : you could just get a masters 07:41 ustreamer-35120 : DO U FEEL THAT ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER - OT OR OTA - DOES ONE DO MORE OF THE WORK 07:41 ustreamer-27116 : that is a satisfactory route to go - just kmake sure you take the necessary prerequisties 07:41 ustreamer-75804 : Do you have to find out if you are accepted to an OT program before you apply for scholarships with AOTA and other organizations? 07:41 ustreamer-27116 : you must be enrolled before you are eligible for the scholarships 07:42 ustreamer-35120 : I AM STARTING NEXT FALL AND TAKING SOME CLASSES AT SINCLIAR 07:42 ustreamer-28377 : Do you often consult with other OT's or are you typically on your own? 07:42 ustreamer-16394 : ok thanks, is it possible to teach with a dot 07:42 ustreamer-35120 : IF YOU WANT I CAN GIVE YOU MY EMAIL AN I CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT xu 07:42 ustreamer-27116 : OTAs provide a lot of direct treatment, OTs do the evaluations (with OTAs assistance) 07:42 ustreamer-85937 : yes that would be great! 07:43 ustreamer-75368 : One of the pre-req's for the Masters program to which I'm applying is Statistics. I took this course many years ago in undergrad; how important do you think it is that I retake this course prior to starting the MOT? 07:43 ustreamer-89755 : How much longer does it take to get a doctorate? 07:43 ustreamer-31736 : my program is three years. 07:43 ustreamer-35120 : BUT THERE IS STILL A CHANCE AS AN OT TO DO ALL THE WORK CORRECT 07:43 ustreamer-19878 : Do I need to specialize in order to work in pediatrics? 07:43 ustreamer-27116 : a refreher in statistics would be helpful 07:44 ustreamer-16394 : thank you michelle 07:44 ustreamer-31736 : yes, it depends on the facility. 07:44 michellemina : I would also take a refreseher stats class 07:44 ustreamer-31736 : AOTA we cant hear you 07:44 michellemina : some school require that the prereqs are done within the last 5 years 07:44 ustreamer-36934 : michelle, at which school are you getting your DOT? 07:44 ustreamer-75804 : What is one of the biggest problems facing OTs today? 07:44 ustreamer-35120 : BECKELM@GMAIL.COM 07:44 ustreamer-88657 : I have a bachelor degree in Psychology from Brazil,In 2005 I graduated in Massage Therapy, and I am working know as a Massage Therapist. Do I need a special test to get into the Master OT program? 07:44 michellemina : bc you will probably have to incorporate it into tyour current studies 07:45 ustreamer-11835 : what is it that youDONT like about your job as an OT? 07:45 michellemina : Michelle: Im doing my OTD at USC 07:45 ustreamer-27116 : brazil - you will need to take the necessary prerequisites depending upon the program you are applying to 07:45 ustreamer-85937 : thank you...i will get in touch with you 07:45 ustreamer-36934 : thanks! 07:45 ustreamer-11835 : i heard that. keep it clean please! 07:45 ustreamer-28377 : what types of things would you do if you volunteer in an OT department at the hospital? 07:45 michellemina : For the Massage therapist, there isnt a special test, but just the general prereq requirements and possibly the GRE 07:46 ustreamer-9815 : Do you think you could take an OT program as a part time student? 07:46 michellemina : yes 07:46 michellemina : there are programs like that 07:46 ustreamer-27116 : there are weekend programs out there - you can find the listing on the AOTA Web site 07:46 ustreamer-35120 : NOT A PROBLEM 07:46 ustreamer-9815 : however, the field work is more often a full time 40 hour week, correct? 07:47 ustreamer-69774 : do OTs deal a lot with helping patients go to the bathroom? 07:47 ustreamer-31736 : do you find it hard to work a PRN and FT job? 07:47 ustreamer-75368 : If I have all my pre-req's complete, except for the GRE exam- would you recommend sending in my application now or wait until I've taken the GRE? 07:47 ustreamer-27116 : that is correct - consider fieldwork a continuation of your academic studies 07:48 ustreamer-88657 : GRE is not req. for OT Master ,if the GPA is 3.0 is that correct 07:48 ustreamer-27116 : toileting is one of the ADL skills that OTs and OTAs work woith 07:48 ustreamer-27116 : GRE requirments depend upon the educational programs you are applying too 07:48 ustreamer-28377 : What is the best thing about being an OT 07:48 ustreamer-85937 : how much time in advance should you apply for grad school 07:49 ustreamer-88657 : I am aply. for OT Masters 07:49 ustreamer-9815 : I missed some of the beggining of this session, will it be available at the AOTA website for review? 07:49 ustreamer-31736 : depends on the deadlines for applications.l 07:50 ustreamer-16839 : I am looking at applying to some schools out of state, but am not not sure if I would always work in the same place I get my degree. What do you need to do in order to work in various states? 07:50 ustreamer-86302 : yes the chat is being recorded 07:50 ustreamer-9815 : great, thank you. 07:50 ustreamer-69774 : Are the majority of people it OT women? 07:50 ustreamer-27116 : as an ot and ota you can be very mobile - once you pass the exam you can move from state to state and apply for a license in each new state 07:51 ustreamer-16839 : great, thanks 07:51 ustreamer-27116 : 93% of the ots are female 07:51 ustreamer-69774 : wow 07:51 ustreamer-89755 : Generally what type of process is there for applying for a license for a new state? Is it very involved? 07:51 michellemina : There is no specific reason why most OTs are women 07:51 ustreamer-58474 : What are some recreational programs/activities that OT's do with their patients? 07:51 michellemina : Its just the current trend, it can easily change 07:52 ustreamer-62216 : What are some of the specific job duties for OTA's? 07:52 ustreamer-69774 : are there a lot of private practices for ot or is it mostly public/hosp./school settings? 07:52 ustreamer-27116 : more ots are moving into private practice - it is currently a low number about 5% 07:53 ustreamer-28377 : Do you work with other OT's, consulting with them, or do you work mostly on your own 07:53 ustreamer-16839 : How much of the grad school coursework is focused on the science of how/why you do things - and how much of it is more practical/hands on - learning the actual treatments you would use? 07:53 ustreamer-89755 : So you have to take another exam for a new state?? 07:53 ustreamer-31736 : no, just paperwork 07:53 ustreamer-19878 : How many OTs work in school settings? 07:53 ustreamer-89755 : ok 07:53 ustreamer-27116 : otas mostly do treatment - depending upon the setting they also have documentation responsibility 07:53 ustreamer-27116 : one exam is good for the country! 07:54 ustreamer-11835 : what is the unemplyment rate for OTs? 07:54 ustreamer-27116 : about 30% of theOTs work in the school system 07:54 michellemina : One exam 07:54 michellemina : just different state requirements 07:54 ustreamer-19878 : what are some of the duties of an OT in the school system? 07:54 ustreamer-31736 : do you find it difficult being a new Dr. of OT? Do other OT's hold it against you? 07:54 ustreamer-27116 : there are no unemployed ots/otas! if you aren't working it is by choice 07:54 michellemina : From my experience, OTs in schools work either in the classroom or outside 07:55 AOTA : >>>>>>Dont forget to add AOTA on Facebook/Myspace please visit www.aota.org/networks <<<<<< 07:55 michellemina : from anything that ranges from wrtiting skills, attention, posture, gross/fine motor, social skills, etc 07:55 michellemina : It will depend on the student 07:55 ustreamer-45306 : Do you think that the need for OTs will still exist in 4 years? I know there is a huge need now, but should I be able to find a job after I get my masters in 2012? 07:56 ustreamer-27116 : most definitely! there will always be a need for OT - i n2017 the profession will be 100 yhears old 07:56 ustreamer-69774 : Is there as much funding for OT from medicaid/care as for other things like PT? 07:56 michellemina : oops 07:56 ustreamer-27116 : Medicare is the primary funder of OT services 07:56 michellemina : i'll wait 07:57 ustreamer-27116 : vast majority of insurers pay for OT services 07:57 ustreamer-45306 : Thank you. I wish I was an OT now :) 07:57 ustreamer-88657 : What about financial aid? 07:57 ustreamer-69774 : what are some of the legislative issues for us? 07:58 ustreamer-89755 : If you become an OT & decide to get a degree in PT, is it a completely separate process as far as courses, etc.? 07:58 ustreamer-62216 : congratulations to you both on all you have accomplished ! 07:58 ustreamer-27116 : thank you all for participating and your patience as we do this for the first time - special thanks to michelle and amy for answering all of the questions! 07:58 ustreamer-19878 : Thank you all! I hope you do this again soon! 07:58 ustreamer-86302 : thank you for your time 07:58 ustreamer-11835 : what does it take to work for AOTA? 07:58 michellemina : Amy Leigh and I (Michelle) would like to give you guys our contact information if you have any further questions 07:58 ustreamer-27116 : PT is different from OT - you would need to go to PT school 07:58 ustreamer-75804 : When the both of you applied to start your Master's degree in OT did you apply to more than one school or only one? 07:58 michellemina : So when this is over, I'll add our contact okay? 07:58 ustreamer-28377 : Thank you! 07:58 ustreamer-69774 : Thanks! 07:58 AOTA : >>>>>>Dont forget to add AOTA on Facebook/Myspace please visit www.aota.org/networks <<<<<< 07:59 ustreamer-16394 : thanks! 07:59 ustreamer-16839 : that would be great! 07:59 ustreamer-31736 : thanks everyone! 07:59 ustreamer-45306 : Thank you that would be very helpful to have your contact info! 07:59 ustreamer-22922 : hi 08:00 ustreamer-27116 : thank you everyone! 08:00 ustreamer-11835 : what q's swould u ask the different schools michelle? 08:01 ustreamer-89755 : very helpful, thanks 08:01 ustreamer-22922 : what is the difference between OT and PT? 08:01 michellemina : Contact Information: Amy Leigh King kingamyleigh@gmail.com 08:01 michellemina : Michelle Lee michellemina@gmail.com 08:02 ustreamer-11835 : how do u access this info if you 08:02 ustreamer-7929 : www.aota.org 08:05 michellemina : thanks everyone 08:05 michellemina : feel free to email Amy Leigh and I (Michelle) with other questions 08:05 michellemina : and good luck! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/aota-channel