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Worcester State University Student Organizations' Outstanding Student Leader Award

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Worcester State University Student Organizations' Outstanding Student Leader Award

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This award is given annually by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development to a student who has made a significant contribution to student life as a member of one or more student organizations.

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WSU OSILD Emerge, Engage, and Excel Leadership Circle Graduate

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WSU OSILD Emerge, Engage, and Excel Leadership Circle Graduate

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The OSILD circles of leadership are semester-long weekly workshops in which nominated student leaders enhance their leadership knowledge and skills.
https://lead.worcester.edu/2020/12/02/excel-graduates/

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OT 423- Pediatric Case Study Intervention Plan

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OT 423- Pediatric Case Study Intervention Plan

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Driving and Community Mobility Workshop-2

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The Be There Certificate is a free, online certification in mental health literacy and helping others when they are showing signs of mental illness. This is provided through Jack.org in partnership with the Born This Way Foundation.

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Volunteer at Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community- Assisted Living

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Volunteer at Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community- Assisted Living

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About twice a month, I spend a few hours at the Briarwood Community in the Assisted Living unit. I help the activity assistants make crafts, chat with residents during coffee hour, run games of hangman, play card games, and more. I really enjoy spending time with the older adult population at Briarwood and they seem to enjoy the company and activities.

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President of WSU Student Occupational Therapy Association

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President of WSU Student Occupational Therapy Association

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As Vice President of SOTA for one year and President for two years, I supervised and directed the other eboard members in executing meetings, events, fundraisers, and more for over 80 general club members. SOTA is an organization under the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes OT students' professional development, advocacy, camaraderie, and more.

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As secretary for the LGBTQIA+ Alliance for two years and president for a year, I was responsible for supervising and consulting with the Vice President, treasurer, social media manager, and outreach chair in their duties. I was responsible for planning and delegating tasks to execute events, manage our budget (including through budget hearings), elect new eboard members, recruit members, hold weekly meetings, and more. All while promoting a safe and inclusive campus for individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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B.S. in Occupational Studies, minor in Spanish for the Healthcare Professional

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B.S. in Occupational Studies, minor in Spanish for the Healthcare Professional

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American Occupational Therapy Association Member

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American Occupational Therapy Association Member

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Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Member

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Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Member

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OT 931- Analysis of 2020 Elenor Clarke Slagle Lecture "Working with Marginalized Populations" (Sharon Gutman, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA)

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OT 931- Analysis of 2020 Elenor Clarke Slagle Lecture "Working with Marginalized Populations" (Sharon Gutman, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA)

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Personal Philosophy of Occupational Therapy 

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Personal Philosophy of Occupational Therapy 

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Timeline Overview

Study for the Exam for 10 weeks

Start November 27th, take one week off for Christmas

Materials:

Purchase $75 OTR Exam Study Pack (https://www.nbcot.org/en/Students/Study-Tools)

Review material using flashcards, study guide, knowledge-match games, and personal study guides and assignments from WSU coursework

Weekly Study Outline:

Week 1: Take 1st Practice Simulation Exam

Week 2: Review Domain 1: Evaluation and Assessment, focus on material missed in practice test, take mini test 1 and CST problem 1

Week 3: Review Domain 2: Analysis and Interpretation, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 2 and CST problem 2

Week 4: Review Domain 3: Intervention Management, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 3 and CST problem 3

Week 5: Review Domain 4: Competency and Practice Management, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 4

Week 6: Take Full Practice Exam

Week 7: Review material missed in practice exam

Week 8: Take multiple choice practice test, review missed content

Week 9: Take 2nd Practice Simulation Exam, review missed content

Week 10: Review all material one more time

Take the NBCOT February 2024

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Massachusetts

Create account on https://www.pcshq.com/?page=health,MA-occupationaltherapists

Submit:

Filled-out application

Proof of passing NBCOT or scheduled NBCOT

University Transcripts

CORI form

Fee of $209 or $237 for temporary license

Vermont

Create an account at https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/

Submit:

Filled-out application

Proof of passing NBCOT

Fee of $100

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Understanding Curricular Threads Through Course Experiences

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LTG: Obtain an OT license in MA or VT.
STG: Pass the NBCOT.

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LTG: Gain at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient physical disability setting.
STG: Secure a full-time OT position in an outpatient setting.

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LTG: Obtain certification as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).
STG 1: Obtain 1000 hours of experience in evaluation/assessment/fitting/training of AT.
STG 2: Pass the ATP certification exam.