Occupational Therapy Assisting Q&A with @emilyvadasy

In this video we answer some common questions that students may have about Occupational Therapy Assistant schooling. It was a pleasure to have @emilyvadasy as a guest in the clinic and on the channel. Check out her channel and subscribe for upcoming OTA content!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Where did you hear about OTA?
01:33 What is OTA?
03:08 About the program
04:55 What was your experience with the NBCOT exam?
06:52 Did the OTA program prepare you for the OTA exam?
07:54 On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard is OTA school?
10:12 What advice do you have for OTA students?
11:40 Discussion

Hi! I'm Carly! I'm so thankful you are here! I'm a Licensed & Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) that is passionate about OT and advocating for the profession. I want to provide easy-to-understand, accurate, and informational content about OT to help people discover how amazing and crucial OT really be is. I currently work in a pediatric outpatient clinic.

[Courrtana]

As someone who is currently switching their major from nursing to OTA, this video was literally so amazing to find! I had no idea OT/OTA were even a thing because nobody talks about them! I feel so lucky to have found you and this valuable information, thank you so much for sharing.

[michellec.]

Occupational therapy is an awesome career. I’m always asking the therapists if they like their job and no one has ever told me they didn’t like it. Very rewarding.

[jamiemathew]

Wow, this is just what I needed! Two majors I was looking at! I'm going back and forth between nursing and OTA school ! I have to figure out which is better for me and what my abilitiy to pursue a good career that maches my personality and personal well being 😮

[phiona.x]

It’s so hard to find enough of these type of contents. I find it so interesting how in the US They separate OTA and PTA program. I live in Canada so the program is actually OTA/PTA = rehabilitation therapy. Which I find it’s so much of a branch out. But what took me by surprises is the final text you have to take to be licence in the career. Wow honestly thanks for the content that’s really nice and seeing the different in US and CAN.

[lauren]

I’m in my first semester of OTA school! Thanks for sharing!

[Valntina]

I am truly interested in seeking OTA; however, I would be going back as an older adult (40’s) and am wondering if it’s possible going at a later age. I do believe I can do it but it is a little nerve wracking - this was an amazing video ! Thank you !

[BrieChiez]

Hello! I've been watching your videos for a while now before I had started my OTA program. Now I'm about to start my third semester of the program in a couple weeks! Applying to OTA school was the best decision I've made for myself. I love your content and I'm always excited when you upload new videos about your career. Would love to receive some support from your channel as well <3 Thank you !

[TammyJ]

Thank you very much for the wonderful tips ladies ❤❤❤

[jesslocd]

Great video! You girls answered a bunch of the questions I’ve been having about OTA, but haven’t been able to find any of the answers to. Thanks so much for sharing. Great luck with both of your endeavors!

[sueshi]

Am starting my OTA Major this Fall woohooo...
Am here to learn 👂🏼👂🏼👂🏼🤔👂🏼👂🏼🤔👂🏼👂🏼🤔

[RabidRaccoon]

I’m very much interested OTA. I talked to the department head of the program at my school and went over some things. One of my questions was how much HW/Study time do I need to set a side while working part time and she told me 12. Is this true? And if I can carve out a little more like 15-17 hours a week for school work is that enough?

[saltybagels]

Hello I'm barely joining ota, is there any studying tools I can use?

[kimberlyxo]

Could you explain how was chemistry and any hard assignments you had. Thank you! And any tips on what to study before I apply to ota school?

[MyBrilliantCreationtv]

Thanks for the video! So what are the different types of work schedules can you work as a COTA?

[SantanaSuperSportsLeague]

is math required for OTA? Because I’m bad at math 😢, but I really want to help other people with they lives

[dearbravesheep]

I’m scared about getting admitted into the program. Is it really hard? The school here only takes 18 students and I’m worried I’m just wasting my time

[shon]

That's my problem.... I always second guess myself

[WorthwhileWanderings]

Hi! Im a recent high school grad considering OTA or PTA as a career path. I'm someone who likes jobs where I can be trusted to do my job without constant supervision. Would you say that you are "micromanaged" in your field of work? I dont mind being supervised, Ive just read that PTAs are micromanaged and I wondered if thats at all true for OTAs.
Thanks!

[iam.]

Hi, im also interested in the becoming am Ota bit kept being told that there are changes to health care system with payment etc. Also that its hard to find fulltime work. Is that true or false? Whats your experience.

[JadedPyrite]

Thank you for this video, I’m highly considering becoming an OTA and switching from my current field.