Coursework & Fieldwork Good Jobs to Strengthen Experience

[looneybird77]

I have worked in an OB/GYN office for 14 years now, scheduling surgeries. I'm looking for something that will get me into a more OT related field that will strengthen my application in case I don't get in this year. Any ideas on key words I should look for or areas? My undergrad is in Family and Human Development. Thanks!

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[haley7]

I think my job experience working with an underserved population really helped. Also I work with kids, specifically health education. I noticed that a lot of OT schools have a class or two on health promotion so I believe that really helped me. On OTCAS there is a whole section on teaching and tutoring, so health education/promotion would be great.

 

[looneybird77]

I think my job experience working with an underserved population really helped. Also I work with kids, specifically health education. I noticed that a lot of OT schools have a class or two on health promotion so I believe that really helped me. On OTCAS there is a whole section on teaching and tutoring, so health education/promotion would be great.

Thanks Haley! Did you have any specific schooling or certifications that qualified you for your job? What kind of businesses would you suggest looking at?

 

[haley7]

My degree was Health Science with an emphasis in community and worksite wellness, so I was pretty general when it came to health. Some health educators have their CHES but I don't (you don't need one in the state I live). I work on a Native American reservation but any government or non profit would be great in my opinion.

 

[planejane511]

I've seen a number of people applying who have been TSS agents or health/rehab aides. I'm going to be pursuing a certification to be a nursing assistant (4 weeks of full time day classes through the Red Cross, but they have weekend and night classes as well). There are a ton of jobs doing that and even additional jobs that just require a CNA, but the pay can be really low depending on where you live.