First of all, I cannot imagine that any OT, whether chosing to continue in the profession or downgrade to medicine (joke intended), would intimate that there is an "anti-intellectual" aspect of OT. I don't even know what that is supposed to mean. Additionally, I am appalled at the lack of insight of an OT who would actually believe that a CNA could replace our contributions. I hesitated even responding to these ridiculous notions, but felt obligated to encourage anyone considering entering the field of OT to seek out some observational opportunities before formulating any factual notions about the profession. We can certainly use a few more dedicated, intelligent and creative individuals in the field.
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(AINE SUTTLE) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 20:58:44 -0700 (PDT) From: "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello, I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going into some sort of health care. I have experience on the "other end" of OT (Cerebral Palsy) and like the patient-centered nature of OT. I'm looking into doing some observation hours with OTs this summer to get a better feel for the profession, but in the mean time, I'd like to know what you think of the profession. I've heard from some OTs who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt like they could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect. What do you think about these things? Idf you could do it again, would you stay an OT? Why or why not? Thanks, Emily --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 07:58:34 -0400 From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [OTlist] Support OTnow - Monthly Reminder! 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It is a 2nd (or 3rd if you count being a stay at home mom) career for me and I spent 5 years researching what I wanted to be when I "grew up." Every occupation has its detractors and there are always going to be days that you hate what you do or where you work no matter what you do. There are politics in every industry that will affect the way you are able to do your job. OT is definitely at a critical period in its development as a profession since the medical model doesn't fit us very well and that's our main payment source. Unfortunately for us, PTs seem to have taken this to heart and are fighting hard to get direct access and to add some of our domain to their practice. I am very lucky in my job that I work with a great team of OTs, PTs and speech therapists that work well together. We constantly work together and play off each other's strengths. In addition, the staff of the facility are great to work with and seek us out when they have issues with patients that are therapy related. Hope this helps! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily L. Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? Hello, I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going into some sort of health care. I have experience on the "other end" of OT (Cerebral Palsy) and like the patient-centered nature of OT. I'm looking into doing some observation hours with OTs this summer to get a better feel for the profession, but in the mean time, I'd like to know what you think of the profession. I've heard from some OTs who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt like they could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect. What do you think about these things? 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Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/791 - Release Date: 5/6/2007 9:07 AM ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 10:18:10 -0400 From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? To: "Emily L." <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello Emily and Welcome: I will write more later, but I just want to say that this is one of the greatest questions ever put to the list!! I hope it opens the door for lots of discussions. And, I must say that I've NEVER heard the term "anti-intellectual". At the moment, I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but it IS an interesting concept!! Thanks for writing - I hope others follow your lead!!! Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OTR/L www.OTnow.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Emily L. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? EL> Hello, EL> I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going EL> into some sort of health care. I have experience on the "other end" EL> of OT (Cerebral Palsy) and like the patient-centered nature of OT. EL> I'm looking into doing some observation hours with OTs this summer EL> to get a better feel for the profession, but in the mean time, I'd EL> like to know what you think of the profession. I've heard from some EL> OTs who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw EL> "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt like they EL> could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect. What EL> do you think about these things? Idf you could do it again, would EL> you stay an OT? Why or why not? EL> Thanks, EL> Emily EL> --------------------------------- EL> Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? EL> Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sun, 06 May 2007 19:34:57 +0100 From: "Becky Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Hi Emily, I'm in my first year training to become an occupational therapist. I really find your question intriguing. I was an OTA for three and a half years and I have seen how OT can help people overcome illness and injury. I have had an interesting journey towards my journey to become an OT and don't regret it at all. Firstly, my personal opinion is you can't regret what you do in your life as it leads to learning, having new knowledge and building on your life experiences, whether the experience is good or bad. I come with this opinion through my own personal experience. Secondly, not everyone wants to become an OT, however I have not yet found a better career that can provide so much to an individual. The medical profession for a lot of the time don't understand OT and there is alot of fighting for OT. Yes there is alot of politics and red tape and what we do sometimes can be a thankless job, but for all of that the upside is you are helping someone to live their life to the best of their abilities - you can't get better than that! Oh anti-intellectual! Never! Not the course I'm on oh boy its tough, probably the most intellectual course I have ever done. I wish you lots of luck in the future - enjoy the summer! Becky Heath :-) OT student, University of Brighton, England >From: "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? >Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 20:58:44 -0700 (PDT) > >Hello, > I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking into going into some >sort of health care. I have experience on the "other end" of OT (Cerebral >Palsy) and like the patient-centered nature of OT. I'm looking into doing >some observation hours with OTs this summer to get a better feel for the >profession, but in the mean time, I'd like to know what you think of the >profession. I've heard from some OTs who left the profession to become >MDs, citing thw "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they felt >like they could basically be replaced by a CNA, and the lack of respect. >What do you think about these things? Idf you could do it again, would you >stay an OT? Why or why not? > > Thanks, > Emily > > >--------------------------------- >Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. >-- >Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > >************************************************************************************** >Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs >Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. >www.otdegree.com/otn >************************************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail is evolving - check out the new Windows Live Hotmail http://get.live.com/betas/mail_betas ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 13:57:12 -0400 (EDT) From: AINE SUTTLE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT? To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I am an older OT. I dropped out when my son was born in 1985. At that stage I did think that I had made a career mistake and was happy to get a break. It was a longer break than I intended. I got back into the profession two years ago and am loving it. Part of the reason is that it has become much more "rational". I love the theoretical frameworks that were developed over the past 20 years, centred on "person" and "occupation". I am working in Canada and don't have to deal with the medicare nightmare that our US colleagues are stuck with. The rules and regulations of medicare seem to take up so much of your energy and time. I am not sure I could survive it all. I admire those of you especially who are in private practice. Regards, Aine Suttle, Toronto, Canada. --- "Emily L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > I'm an undegraduate human biology major looking > into going into some sort of health care. I have > experience on the "other end" of OT (Cerebral Palsy) > and like the patient-centered nature of OT. I'm > looking into doing some observation hours with OTs > this summer to get a better feel for the profession, > but in the mean time, I'd like to know what you > think of the profession. I've heard from some OTs > who left the profession to become MDs, citing thw > "anti-inlellectual" nature of OT, the fact that they > felt like they could basically be replaced by a CNA, > and the lack of respect. What do you think about > these things? Idf you could do it again, would you > stay an OT? Why or why not? > > Thanks, > Emily > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > ************************************************************************************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional > Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills > and credentials to propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ************************************************************************************** > ------------------------------ -- Unsubscribe? 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