Pre OT Secrets

Preparing For Your Career As An Occupational Therapist from The University of St. Augustine with Dr. Christina Bertran from The University of St. Augustine

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How would you like to work in an exciting occupational therapy job, but want to make sure your skills and knowledge are as good as they can be? Are you ready to equip yourself with all of the knowledge and know-how you need to be successful in your future career as an OT? 

 

This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Christina Bertran. Dr. Christina Bertran has been practicing occupational therapy since 2015. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Florida International University in 2015.  She then got her Doctorate from Boston University in 2019. Dr. Bertran is passionate about the interdisciplinary collaboration between speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists in promoting pre-linguistic skills in children. Additionally, she is a certified fieldwork educator and is passionate about helping fieldwork students receive the highest quality of clinical education.

 

They will touch on such topics as:

  • The fieldwork program's goal is to develop Occupational Therapy students and prepare them for their future careers.
  • What are the Fieldwork requirements and how will you complete the sequence?
  • The unique role in supporting the educational bridge linking the Occupational Therapy academic program with practice.
  • Embrace your Pre-Occupational Therapy Journey 

    • Reach Out To Dr. Christina:
    Website: https://www.usa.edu/faculty/christina-bertran-otd-msot-ot-l/ 

    Additional Resources:

    Website: https://www.otgenius.com/

    Instagram: @otgenius

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    Pre OT SecretsBy Jessica Lopez-Hermantin