Occupational Therapy | 糖心传媒 /profession/occupational-therapy Wed, 06 May 2026 02:39:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-糖心传媒University-Icon-FullColor-32x32.png Occupational Therapy | 糖心传媒 /profession/occupational-therapy 32 32 Rebecca Jacobs /faculty/rebecca-jacobs Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:15:11 +0000 /faculty/rebecca-jacobs Biography Dr. Jacobs is an occupational therapist who obtained her Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in 2018 and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2017 at Boston University. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Jacobs began her career working in home care. After moving to San Diego in 2021, she created the hand therapy program […]

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]]> Anna Do /faculty/anna-do Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:12:41 +0000 /faculty/anna-do Biography Dr. Anna Do is an occupational therapist with a background in neurorehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury. After obtaining her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA, Dr. Do completed a fellowship in physical rehabilitation at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare in Pomona, CA. […]

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]]> Courtney Bale /faculty/courtney-bale Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:08:05 +0000 /faculty/courtney-bale Biography Courtney Bale is a full-time faculty member, serving as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the Master of Occupational Therapy Program in San Diego. Courtney grew up in the San Diego area. She has been an Occupational Therapist since 2013 and prior to that was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at San […]

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]]> Occupational Therapy vs. Applied Behavior Analysis: Which Path Is Right for You? /blog/occupational-therapy-vs-applied-behavior-analysis Wed, 21 May 2025 03:28:59 +0000 /blog/occupational-therapy-vs-applied-behavior-analysis Every day, professionals across diverse fields dedicate their lives to helping others grow, heal, and thrive. Two such fields鈥攐ccupational therapy (OT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA)鈥攎ay appear similar at first glance, but each follows a distinct path toward improving lives. Whether supporting a child in mastering motor skills or guiding a teen through behavioral milestones, […]

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]]> Mastering NBCOT Exam Prep: 11 Helpful Tips /blog/nbcot-exam-prep Wed, 21 May 2025 02:30:56 +0000 /blog/nbcot-exam-prep Every aspiring occupational therapist reaches a moment of truth: the NBCOT exam. This pivotal milestone is a gateway to a meaningful career built on compassion, clinical skill, and helping others thrive. But earning certification requires more than just academic knowledge; it demands careful preparation, focused strategy, and an understanding of the exam’s nuances. For those […]

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]]> How to Become an Occupational Therapist in California /blog/how-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-california Wed, 21 May 2025 02:21:10 +0000 /blog/how-to-become-an-occupational-therapist-in-california Imagine a career where your daily work helps someone regain the ability to walk, hold a spoon, or return to school after an injury. This is the essence of occupational therapy鈥攁 profession rooted in empathy, purpose, and the power of human potential. To practice in California, aspiring occupational therapists must follow a specific sequence of […]

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]]> Speech Pathology vs. Occupational Therapy: Which Career Is Right for You? /blog/speech-pathology-vs-occupational-therapy Wed, 21 May 2025 02:18:45 +0000 /blog/speech-pathology-vs-occupational-therapy As the population ages and awareness of developmental and neurological conditions expands, so does the demand for compassionate experts who can help individuals overcome challenges and lead fuller lives. Two essential roles in this space鈥攕peech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs)鈥攐ffer rewarding career paths with unique specialties. Though both professions share a mission of helping […]

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]]> Stumbling into a career that鈥檚 a perfect fit /blog/stumbling-career-thats-perfect-fit Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:26:50 +0000 /blog/stumbling-career-thats-perfect-fit Learn how Becca Jacobs followed her mother鈥檚 path to find a rewarding OT career. 鈥淚 would love to be able to inspire somebody to keep pushing themselves to succeed. I hope I can be that teacher for somebody.鈥澛 For Becca Jacobs, working in healthcare is somewhat of a family business. Her mother is a physical […]

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]]> Helping patients to embrace dance as therapy /blog/helping-patients-to-embrace-dance-as-therapy Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:24:06 +0000 /blog/helping-patients-to-embrace-dance-as-therapy Learn how Anna Do bridges her love of dance with occupational therapy. “Occupational therapy is about doing, being, and becoming. I love the idea of helping people return to doing the things we take for granted daily.” Anna Do, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, PAMS, began her occupational therapy journey at Hamilton College in Syracuse, New York, […]

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]]> Preparing the next generation of occupational therapists /blog/preparing-next-generation-occupational-therapists Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:52:54 +0000 /blog/preparing-next-generation-occupational-therapists Adele Breen-Franklin brings decades of experience and passion to her role as MOT program director. 鈥淚 have found that those people that can be flexible, that can look outside the box and get a holistic view of a client will be excellent clinicians.鈥 Adele Breen-Franklin鈥檚 journey to become the master鈥檚 in occupational therapy (MOT) inaugural […]

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]]> Finding purpose as an occupational therapist /blog/finding-purpose-occupational-therapist Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:50:51 +0000 /blog/finding-purpose-occupational-therapist Learn why Courtney Bale loves making a difference in people鈥檚 lives. 鈥淚 love working with people and feeling like what I do matters.鈥 Courtney Bale, OTR, CSCS is the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the master of occupational therapy (MOT) program. She鈥檚 also finishing her doctor of occupational therapy degree, but still found time to speak […]

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]]> Is Occupational Therapy a Good Career Choice? /blog/is-occupational-therapy-a-good-career Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:31:09 +0000 /blog/is-occupational-therapy-a-good-career Even a quick glimpse at labor statistics shows that healthcare remains one of the most popular professions.1 But with positions ranging from general practitioners to audiologists, how can you land on a specialty that will keep you excited and engaged?2 While only you can answer that question, there鈥檚 one niche of healthcare you may have […]

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