Occupational Therapy Q&A- How Much do OTs Make?

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My first official OT Q&A! Leave me comments for the next one down below :) Thanks for watching!!
Questions:
1. What prerequisites should you take in high school/college to prepare for OT school?
2. Why did I choose “home health” and pediatrics?
3. Are there online programs for students in the healthcare field?
4. Do you find it hard to pass the OT exam?
5. Would someone who is just starting college now get a masters or doctorate in OT?
6. Will OTs make more money once it’s a doctorate degree?
7. What college did I go to?
8. What was my undergraduate degree in?
9. What do you think of the job market for OT VS. OTAs?
10. Does age matter when applying to OT school?
11. Do you have to work in a clinic or hospital before doing early intervention or home health?
12. What is the salary of a new OT grad?

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@ChrisMtpl 4 года назад

Hi! Thanks for making this video. With regards to the age issue, I just finished my undergrad pre reqs and am enrolled in the MSOT program at my college. I turned 50 this spring. I love the program and field of occupational therapy! Don’t allow age be too much of a factor! There will always be a juggling act of personal life vs coursework and field work but listen to your heart. Thanks again for your video!

@eucalyptuszigzag484 3 года назад

Hi, Chris, I just saw your post and got encouraged. I am 49, quit my career in business, finishing my prereqs this year and planning to go to OT school in spring, however, have a lot of anxiety about difference in age with other students in the program, also, will I have enough time to pay off the loans, etc.

@20plusstrong41 5 лет назад

Be honest, how many people just skipped to 10:40 to know the average salary of OT's? 🙋‍♂️

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

Ha! this made me laugh.

@texascarrot10 5 лет назад

@@arwensayso.k.4809 lol

@anpeyton 5 лет назад

Thanks you saved me 10 minutes of my life.

@snowdust2752 4 года назад

I'm starting a 13 month class due to covid 19 , this will be my second career, I worked in Respirstory for 23 years, really got burned out on the long hours of shifts and the tremendous amount of work that is given to a therapist. I love the hours that OT works and the salary is better than Rts. Thank you.

@nsanenthembrane 3 года назад

Why are you going into ot if you burned out? There’s just as much Burn out in ot

@hayls6030 5 лет назад

I’ve always wanted to be an elementary school teacher, but after working as an E.A I’m starting to reconsider as there’s not a ton of opportunities for leadership, there’s so much red tape..etc..I’ve looked at OT before and have always been really excited by the idea. I’m super passionate about inclusion (i have a background supporting adults and children with disabilities) and I love that being an OT allows for so much creativity and flexibility while helping people be included and fully enriched in their environments. Your videos have really been giving me a great insight into the career and I’m leaning more and more towards it with each video 😊

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

There can be a lot of red tape with OT as well but you may not mind as much since you will be doing something you are passionate about which includes helping those with disabilities. And you could always be a school therapist and promote inclusion in that environment.

@otsophie7569 4 года назад

Amazing video for students and people who interested in the field 👍🏻

@caitlincody4203 2 года назад

Yes, please make a video on early intervention in home health setting!!! Thanks for all of your insight 😊

@danie4819 4 года назад

agree with u about online program. I feel like career in the health field u need to be there physically in class

@hairxobeauty101 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video my comment was the first one you answered ! I love your channel as well.

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

Haha! I think you're right :)

@Splooie010 5 лет назад

Thank you for making this Q and A! As someone who's working on prereqs and volunteer hours, I'm curious what your thoughts are on OT burnout? Is it something that most OTs you know have dealt with, and have some even quit because of it?

@Goofygoober986 5 лет назад

Gah, this was super helpful. I feel so old and I'm planning to start OT school at 28.

@fattycity206 5 лет назад

We are in the same boat brother. Its never too late!

@tyrac58 5 лет назад

I won't be in my OTA program until next year at age 24 ! So I'll probably also be around your age now when I finally get into my masters program for OT. Never too late 😅

@kevingrant4933 4 года назад

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@tyrac58 4 года назад

Kevin Grant huh?

@fayederusha1276 5 лет назад

Please do a video on EI. I'm very interested in this setting.

@texascarrot10 5 лет назад

whats this?

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

@@texascarrot10 EI=Early Intervention. It is a therapy setting OTs can work in. It is for children 0-3 years old.

@safiyahlazkani4853 5 лет назад

Thanks for all the info :)

@iTianaxox 5 лет назад

Hi Arwen! This video was super informational!! I would be interested in learning more about the early intervention setting as well as working in the NICU. Do you know if you need specific training? Or how common jobs in these settings are? Also! I was wondering if you entered OT school immediately after graduating undergrad, or if you took some time off? Thanks!!!!

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

1. The NICU is a very difficult setting to start working in due to its sensitive nature. You will need extensive pediatric experience or NICU experience in school. Early intervention is easier and does not require previous experience, there are not as many job opportunities. 2. I graduated in December and started OT the next summer. So I had about 4-5 months off. I planned my wedding and got married during that time 😊

@haleynikki749 5 лет назад

I want to work in a hospital or rehab center my first 2 years out of school so I can get as much experience doing a variety of things and than specialize 🙂

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

I have been feeling the same way!

@jaymesalcido1847 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video! I am graduating with my BS in Psychology right now and and trying to decide if I want to go with Speech or OT for grad school. My worry right now is doing the prerequisites for either and still not getting in. Was that your worry? Or how did you make yourself stand out in your application? Do you know anyone who didn’t get into the program?

@jaymesalcido1847 5 лет назад

I have no prerequisites for Speech, and I would need just a prerequisites for OT as I already have most. Thanks in advance!

@fairycate411 4 года назад

@@jaymesalcido1847 I'm in the same boat, but 1 year behind you. How's it going? Any advice?

@sxyrachelle 5 лет назад

Wow....Can you be my mentor??? I am currently living in the Central Texas area, and I am looking at Texas Women's University or Mary Hardin Baylor.

@bobbig.8090 5 лет назад

Which do you think is better getting a PhD in Physical Therapy or going to school for Occupational Therapy?

@lyndawilliams4570 2 года назад

You need to decide between both professions to determine what you’ll be happy doing for the rest of your life. They are both rewarding but have distinct differences that you need to understand to properly make a decision. I chose OT and absolutely love it - but that’s me. Also OTs are going to an entry level Doctoral degree just like PTs. (no one considers you advanced with that degree - it takes time, acquiring advanced level skills with specialty certifications and or participation in research with published work. The salary differences between the 2 are minimal in my opinion. Choose what will make you happiest in the long term.

@DestinieLo 3 года назад

Doctorate for OT's take only 3 years to get after attaining a bachelors. This includes taking summer courses. This is what an OT advisor told me. I'm super excited but can't seem to find much videos on Neonatal Occupational Therapist..

@uniquefashi0n 4 года назад

I got my major in Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-PT and a minor in Psychology. My undergrad school didn't offer a medical terminology course, do you know how I could fulfill that pre requisite so that it could still qualify as a transferable credit?

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

I had to take some of my prerequisite courses at the local community college 1. Because it was cheaper and 2. Because the larger university did not offer certain courses. I actually ended up taking this exact course at the community college and at 1 point I was going to 3 different campuses to get all my prerequisites. You may also look into online courses through other schools. Most of the credits should be transferable as long as it is an accredited school. Hope this helps!

@Dimps567 5 лет назад

Hi Arwen! I have a bachelors in communication but I'm making a career switch to become an occupational therapist so I plan to go back to school for my masters in occupational therapy next year. Would you advise against this since they will be requiring a doctorate soon? Does this mean that those with only a Masters degree will need to go back and get their Doctorate as well? Thank you!!

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

No, if you already have your MOT (Masters in Occupational therapy) you will be grandfathered in and will not be required to go back to school.

@yas1467 5 лет назад

where will they be requiring doctorates?? where did you read that from?

@jasonexperience8970 4 года назад

between 60k to 75k

@abulbasharsharef2340 4 года назад

Per month?or week

@almatt5861 3 года назад

@@abulbasharsharef2340 baby a salary is for the year 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@susancantoni3033 5 лет назад

How many grad schools did you apply to? and is burnout more common with pediatrics or geriatrics?

@Digikissmellow 2 года назад

Hello, what is a Kadaba lab?

@rellison147 5 лет назад

With a masters in occupational therapy can you also teach as an adjunct at a university ?

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

No, I believe you need a doctorate or PhD to teach OT at a university.

@shinh4221 3 года назад

Not sure if this is the same in every school but in my school you can. A couple of my professors only have their Masters, they're adjunct professors.

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

if you have a doctorate in something, I believe you can. I think you could be a lecturer with a master's though. I was.

@jakerussell9771 3 года назад

OT student here... I really like home health but I am nervous that going straight into home health after school won't allow me to grow as quickly and learn from others. Would you recommend getting experience in a different setting first to learn or should this not be as much of a worry?

@jennafritz1234 4 года назад

Would you recommend a undergrad degree in psychology or health sciences. ( both bachelors of science)? need advice!!!! I'm planning to get my undergrad online and transferring for the masters to a local school for to school.

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

Well I’m biased since I have my undergraduate degree in psychology. But I personally think psychology courses provide a better foundation for research (reading and dissecting information, analyzing, and critical thinking, etc.) as well as understanding the social, psychological, and complexities of individuals which leads to unique clinical reasoning skills and compassion as a therapist. (but that’s a biased opinion as I have no experience with the other degree) I would suggest looking at the actual classes and course work that would be required for each degree and see which classes sound more interesting to you. I believe the Health science degree would allow more flexibility if for some reason you choose not to apply or do not get into OT school.

@danielles7493 3 года назад

@@arwensayso.k.4809 Did you do a bachelor of science in psychology? do you feel like a bachelor of arts in pyschology won’t really help for getting a masters in OT

@GilbbTrain 4 года назад

$60,000?????? I'm in the UK going to study OT and the starting salary here is £27,000 (before tax) which is $35000... i need to move to USA !

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

Really? Wow, did not realize there was such a large difference. I'll have to look into salary differences world wide.

@nsanenthembrane 3 года назад

No you don’t need to move to usa the productivity pressures here and student loans def don’t make it worth it

@GilbbTrain 3 года назад

@@nsanenthembrane I definitely wouldn't move to the USA. Was a joke, like their president 😂 Anyway I didn't get accepted into my OT course so got a job in coding 👌

@nsanenthembrane 3 года назад

Gilbert good on you!!! If I could go back I would’ve done something other than ot. Tech is the future!

@GilbbTrain 3 года назад

@@nsanenthembrane Yeah it would've been nice but 3 more years of university to earn the similar money as I do now, I think I lucked out on the job I got. They say everything happens for a reason. Hope all is well 😊

@tarahallahan9590 5 лет назад

Do I need to major in psychology or can I major in science for undergrad?

@haleynikki749 5 лет назад

Typically any major you just have to take the required courses for the program (s) you're applying to which are typically close to being the same.

@jaynewu3714 3 года назад

Hi! I’m 17 right now and I am planning on doing OT. I would want to have a bachelor degree in Behavioral Science (4years) and do a grad school/ masters (2years) by then it will be 2027 will I make it through the cut off? so that I won’t have to do doctorate 😥

@arwensayso.k.4809 3 года назад

I think it will depend on the schools you're applying to. Most programs may have already transitioned to the OTD program by that time. I would look up the schools you might be interested in and see if it says when their program will be changing. But don't let the doctorate deter you if that's what you really want :)

@jaynewu3714 3 года назад

@@arwensayso.k.4809 TYSM💖

@Itski2life 4 года назад

Omg!!!!!! I found you by mistake and I’ve been stalking twu ot program even before coming to Texas. Do you have FB or IG where I can PM you with questions?!!!! ❤️ it’s officially a doctoral now. I went to the meeting a week or two ago

@biancawilliams5864 4 года назад

Kiana Dominique the University of St. Augustine has a Dallas campus in Irving for the OTD. It opened last summer.

@Itski2life 4 года назад

Bianca Williams thank you tons!!!!!!! ❤️🤞🏽

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

Hi Yes you can email me at arwensaysot@gmail.com

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

good to know!

@jdforbis8357 2 года назад

I have special needs

@marinarfelatada2501 4 года назад

How is your experience so far working in EI?

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

It took a while to adjust but I am really enjoying it. I love being a part of the families lives and getting to know them in a different way that is not possible in others settings.

@Ava_lulu 3 года назад

I want to apply for the Texas women university, but is it hard to get accepted at it? Is it compatible? And for the observation hours do they need to be most recent or can they be like three years old?

@arwensayso.k.4809 3 года назад

Most OT schools including TWU are very competitive. I believe the observation hours can be over an extended period of time which may be to your benefit as it shows your commitment to the profession.

@khalidhasan4582 4 года назад

I'm OT student In Bangladesh at CRP

@arwensayso.k.4809 4 года назад

That's awesome! CRP looks like an amazing facility and school with lots of opportunity for you to learn and help those in your community. Thanks for watching all the way from Bangladesh 😊

@naimsharifakash9989 4 года назад

Tai naki. Rizvie to onno kisu bollo

@audreymohon1240 5 лет назад

I am attending UNT for my undergrad in occupational therapy, would you say that there is a lot of opportunities in the Denton/dallas area for occupational therapy?

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

Definitely! Some areas like Austin are a bit saturated but I think DFW still has plenty of opportunity for more OTs. AND Glassdoor ranked occupational therapy as the#4 best job in American for 2019, if that sort of thing means anything to you :)

@chelseahammock7730 5 лет назад

How many years does it take to go through OT school?

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

I believe now it is 3 or 3.5 years. When I was in school it was 2.5

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

depends on the program and degree, what I have seen though is for masters to doctorate it typically is from 2-3 years.

@k.k.9777 2 года назад

This is a very charming woman 🙂

@lotuslibrary6109 5 лет назад

Would it be a good idea to start off as OTA and then work towards OT?

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

I get this question A LOT. And that is an option. But in my honest opinion I believe it would be very difficult to work as an OTA while going to OT school, as OT school is a full-time job. If you want to work as an OTA for a few years to gain experience prior to OT school and then possibly work part time while in the program that may work, but you would definitely be pushing yourself hard. You may be able to find an OTA to OT bridge program but I am not sure if they will continue those after the degree changes to Doctorate.

@lotuslibrary6109 5 лет назад

Arwen Says O.K. Thank you so much for responding! I live in a small town very close to Dallas and it’s hard for me to find access to local OT’s for questions and that was one of my main concerns !

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

If you want to get to know the field of OT more that could be good but you could also volunteer. I know a lot of OTAs who became OTs. If you want to know the differences between OTs and OTAs, I have a bunch of information on that.

@tiffanydavis1377 5 лет назад

Hi Arwen.Iam currently getting my bachelor in child development and consumer science and when Thats completed I would like to go to grad school for Ot but it's turning into a doctorate do you know what year it changes and will I have to get a masters then the doctorate if It changes before completing my bachelors?Thanks

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

It will change by the year 2027. And no, you will not be required to get a masters before the doctorate.

@tiffanydavis1377 5 лет назад

thanks

@chrisliedesir5135 5 лет назад

I am majoring into sociology and getting a minor into psychology. Do you think it will be hard for me to get into grad school because of my major? Also what do OT schools focus on mostly in students applications?

@yolandaescobedo2015 5 лет назад

You can major in anything as long as you take the prerequisites :) I'm currently an OT student at UTRGV and i would say the make the decision based on several aspects. What you've done in the past (volunteer/shadowing hrs etc) your statement, GRE, and GPA among other things that could be specific to the university.

@chrisliedesir5135 5 лет назад

Yolanda Escobedo thank you 😊

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

I agree with everything Yolanda said. I would also make sure your GPA and grades are very good in all the prerequisites for each specific OT program.

@chrisliedesir5135 5 лет назад

Arwen Says O.K. Thank you 🙏

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

NOT AT ALL!!!! A lot of my OTD cohort has a psychology major AND psychology fits so weeeelll with OT!!!

@medlife3931 3 года назад

Hey mam love from india . From which country U are?

@ohhweeeee 4 года назад

You look so familiar. I think I met you in church.

@yarooruvan2597 4 года назад

Ot can be a doctor or not...can we put dr in front of our name

@jessicamae2597 4 года назад

Dharick Tony it depends on if you get a doctorate or masters in OT

@yarooruvan2597 4 года назад

Master?

@ot_lifehacker 3 года назад

you are a "doctor", different kind of course. So people do call you "Dr."

@erozin4607 5 лет назад

You should do your research on nursing school before you spew out ignorant comments like that. I went to an accelerated ADN program that was 16 months - FULLY ACCREDITED, and it was MUCH harder than any traditional program because the material was so condensed. So length of program does not necessarily equal level of skill.

@arwensayso.k.4809 5 лет назад

I appreciate your feedback. I fully admit my ignorance in expressing those opinions as never having personal experience with those programs and will use this information going forward. Thank you for sharing your experience.