Coursework & Fieldwork What to study/review before OT school starts

[10ninja]

Hi everyone!

I want to do well in OT school since my undergrad career had so many ups and downs in terms of gpa. I'm hoping to get some insight on what to study before school, time management tips while in school, and any other advice you are willing to share.

Any anatomy books I can get off amazon? We dabbled in learning about kinesiology in anatomy in terms of movement and what muscles cause which action; I noticed I had a ton of trouble with these concepts. Looking for advice on any kines material as well!

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[OT_Guy]

I would appreciate any advice as far as this goes too! Posting to see replies.

 

[c2902]

Honestly, I would take this summer to RELAX!!! Heck, even in the summer between my first and second year of my program, I didn't study, even though I told myself I would, and I passed my fieldwork rotations, the board exam and got a job, which I am starting in less than two weeks. So really, don't stress, relax and enjoy your free time before the next couple of years when free time will be non-existent.

 

[Shevek]

I like the advice, but I will be working at the same time as I am a student. So I plan to use any downtime to get ahead.

 

[c2902]

I like the advice, but I will be working at the same time as I am a student. So I plan to use any downtime to get ahead.

I actually worked as well during OT school - as a non-traditional, older student, I needed to support myself as much as I could. But I didn't do anything additional prior to starting my program, and it all worked out. During the 2.5 years that I was in my program, I worked my butt off, so I am glad to have had that free time.

 

[Prospective O T]

I found these two books recommended in other threads. I've been slowly going through them myself.

1. Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction (Occupational Therapy Skills for Physical Dysfunction (Pedretti))

2. Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases (Blumenfeld, Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases) 1st Edition

 

[beestrng]

If you really want to buy an atlas get the muscles down and know major innervations. I say major only cuz every school is different....

There was a talking about this yesterday. Also, there was a PT thread in their forum about it.

Prepping wont help at all imho

 

[OTGonzagaa]

I recommend anatomy coloring books. Those help out a lot and as you color in a muscle, you should tell yourself the action and attachments of the muscle. Another thing you can do for attachments is coloring in the attachment points on bone diagrams.

Also, my undergrad never went over the brachial plexus and is something I would study beforehand. Message me if you'd like some websites helpful for Neuro and Anatomy.

However, do not overwhelm yourself. The next two years and possibly throughout the rest of your career, you may not have as much time to have fun and go travel. So I also recommend you go out and have some fun before it's hard to create an occupational balance. Haha

 

[beestrng]

err nvm

As for days.

 

[jdak226]

I agree that going over anatomy would be most helpful. In the kinesiology class at my school, we jumped right in and they made the assumption that we already knew all muscles, bones, bony landmarks (which I had learned at one point but I had forgotten many of them). Familiarizing yourself with muscle origins/insertions especially for the upper extremity would be helpful as well. I agree that you shouldn't go too overboard with this but I understand the feeling of wanting to get a head start. It's great that you are excited about your program! Good luck!

Also, the Pedretti's textbook that was recommended is going to be your friend in OT school but would likely overwhelm you at this point. There are some great anatomy apps you can get to help with studying.