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Want to become a more confident, competent occupational therapist but don't know exactly where to focus your learning and professional development?

Episode Summary: In this debut episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host and "Your OT Tutor" founder Clare Batkin introduces her mission to make professional development simple, practical, and worth it for OTs. Clare shares her 17-year journey through diverse clinical settings and unveils her signature framework: The Foundations of OT Success. Whether you are a student, a new grad, or an experienced clinician, this podcast will help you develop the core skills you need to excel and love what you do.

Key Takeaways:

• Meet Your Host: Learn about Clare's diverse 17-year OT career, spanning from acute ICU to community NDIS, and how her passion for clinical education led to the creation of Your OT Tutor.
• The Foundations of OT Success: A high-level breakdown of the core skills every OT needs, from "Thinking like an OT" and "Being an OT Detective," to solving problems that change lives.
• The Missing Link in OT Education: Discover why Foundation 1, "Empower Yourself," is the crucial first step for providing the energy and brain space needed for developing as an OT.
• A Sneak Peek at the Podcast: Find out what to expect in Series 1 ("How-To" guides for core OT skills) and Series 2 (Clare’s take on hot topics in the OT world).

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Take the Free Self-Reflection Quiz to identify your learning priorities based on the Foundations of OT Success
• Access the free Your OT Tutor Learning Library, featuring over 100 resources for OTs and allied health professionals
• Connect with Clare and sign-up for her LinkedIn newsletter here
• Join Clare on Echo, the new social media platform exclusively for allied health professionals

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Want to continue learning with Clare? Here are your options:

• Check out my FREE Learning Library full of resources and courses
• Sign-up for one-on-one or group training and support
• Book a time for a chat to see how I can help
• Sign-up for a Your OT Tutor membership
• Follow me on social media – vist my Linktree for the links you need!