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         <title>Personal Statement</title>
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         <title>Be There Certificate </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>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.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Worcester State University Student Organizations&#39; Outstanding Student Leader Award</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>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. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>WSU OSILD Emerge, Engage, and Excel Leadership Circle Graduate</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The OSILD circles of leadership are semester-long weekly workshops in which nominated student leaders enhance their leadership knowledge and skills.&nbsp;<br>https://lead.worcester.edu/2020/12/02/excel-graduates/</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Volunteer at Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community- Assisted Living</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>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. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>President of WSU Student Occupational Therapy Association</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>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,&nbsp;camaraderie, and more. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>President of WSU LGBTQIA+ Alliance</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>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+. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>B.S. in Occupational Studies, minor in Spanish for the Healthcare Professional</title>
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         <title>American Occupational Therapy Association Member</title>
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         <title>Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Member</title>
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         <title>OT 931- Analysis of 2020 Elenor Clarke Slagle Lecture &quot;Working with Marginalized Populations&quot; (Sharon Gutman, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA)</title>
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         <title>OT 423- Pediatric Case Study Intervention Plan</title>
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         <title>OT 404- Driving Cessation Workshop Plan</title>
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         <title>Personal Philosophy of Occupational Therapy </title>
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         <title>Strengths and Areas for Improvement</title>
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         <title>NBCOT Exam Study Plan</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Timeline Overview<ul><li>Study for the Exam for 10 weeks&nbsp;</li><li>Start November 27th, take one week off for Christmas</li></ul></li><li>Materials:<ul><li>Purchase $75 OTR Exam Study Pack (<a href="https://www.nbcot.org/en/Students/Study-Tools">https://www.nbcot.org/en/Students/Study-Tools</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>Review material using flashcards, study guide, knowledge-match games, and personal study guides and assignments from WSU coursework</li></ul></li><li>Weekly Study Outline:<ul><li>Week 1: Take 1st Practice Simulation Exam</li><li>Week 2: Review Domain 1: Evaluation and Assessment, focus on material missed in practice test, take mini test 1 and CST problem 1</li><li>Week 3: Review Domain 2: Analysis and Interpretation, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 2 and CST problem 2</li><li>Week 4: Review Domain 3: Intervention Management, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 3 and CST problem 3</li><li>Week 5: Review Domain 4: Competency and Practice Management, focus on material missed in practice tests, take mini test 4</li><li>Week 6: Take Full Practice Exam</li><li>Week 7: Review material missed in practice exam&nbsp;</li><li>Week 8: Take multiple choice practice test, review missed content&nbsp;</li><li>Week 9: Take 2nd Practice Simulation Exam, review missed content</li><li>Week 10: Review all material one more time&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Take the NBCOT February 2024</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Obtaining Licensure in MA and VT</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Massachusetts<ul><li>Create account on <a href="https://www.pcshq.com/?page=health,MA-occupationaltherapists">https://www.pcshq.com/?page=health,MA-occupationaltherapists</a></li><li>Submit:<ul><li>Filled-out application</li><li>Proof of passing NBCOT or scheduled NBCOT</li><li>University Transcripts</li><li>CORI form</li><li>Fee of $209 or $237 for temporary license</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Vermont&nbsp;<ul><li>Create an account at <a href="https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/">https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/</a></li><li>Submit:<ul><li>Filled-out application</li><li>Proof of passing NBCOT&nbsp;</li><li>Fee of $100</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-07-23 02:34:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Curricular Threads Throughout Coursework</title>
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         <title>1 Year Post-Graduation</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>LTG: Obtain an OT license in MA or VT.&nbsp;<br>STG: Pass the NBCOT. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-07-24 22:29:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 Years Post-Graduation</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>LTG: Gain at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient physical disability setting.&nbsp;<br>STG: Secure a full-time OT position in an outpatient setting. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>5 Years Post-Graduation</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>LTG: Obtain certification as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).&nbsp;<br>STG 1: Obtain 1000 hours of experience in evaluation/assessment/fitting/training of AT.<br>STG 2: Pass the ATP certification exam. </div>]]></description>
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