Looking back on your first year of study, what is one key insight or lesson that has shaped the way you see occupational therapy and the role of an OT? by Jacqui Edwards

2025-09-07 04:36:16 UTC

I particularly liked the McKellar centre site visit as it showed how wide the range of OT services are, and gave a mild introduction into how the OT process is applies to practice. one of the lessons that still sticks with me is that the clients centred practice means that everything we do is for the achievements of our client h-wb.

2025-09-07 10:41:55 UTC

One key insight in my first year of study as an occupational therapist was the McKellar Centre site visit in semester one. This gave me a great insight into how an OT might work in different practices and the range of occupational therapy services available.

2025-09-07 23:43:32 UTC

A key lesson from my first year is that OT goes beyond treating illness or injury—it’s about enabling people to engage in meaningful occupations, fostering independence, identity, and inclusion, while also addressing systemic barriers to participation and justice.