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Mock Interview Reflection

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I feel like my interview went well.   I feel like there were some questions I could have answered better, but overall, I am pleased with my interview.   I prepared for the interview by reading many of interview questions that were posted on Blackboard from various websites.   I read the questions and reflected on how I would answer those questions, so that I could possibly anticipate some of the questions that might be asked of me.   The interview was much shorter than I expected, and the questions were more centered on the organization and management than on occupational therapy than I was expecting.   Something I would change if I could go through this process again is have better answers regarding the management style I prefer.   I feel like I need to reflect and improve upon my answer for this question, and I also feel like Level II fieldwork will prepare me to better answer this question.   For a real-life interview I will be able to research the company and
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Aging and Sexual Health

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I thoroughly enjoyed Friday’s lecture on aging and sexual health and felt like I learned information that is applicable for clients we might see in a variety of settings.   This topic is a sensitive one for many clients, so I appreciate the emphasis our speaker had on using the PLISSIT model to discuss sexual health with our future clients.   P stands for asking “permission” to talk about sexual health.   Since most clients will not discuss their sexual health with healthcare providers it might be important to ask, “Is there anything about your sexual health you would like to discuss?”   The occupational therapist can then give “limited information” (LI) if the client says he/ she would like to discuss sexual health such as “many clients have questions about sex after a joint replacement surgery,” and then giving limited information about their precautions and when it will be appropriate to resume sexual activities.   The OT can then proceed to give “specific suggesti
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Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

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I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the role of a certified driver rehabilitation specialist from our guest lecturer today and the process of assessing clients to determine whether they are safe to drive or not.   I knew occupational therapists contributed to driving screenings and helped clients make modifications to their cars to be able to drive after an injury such as a spinal cord injury or as a disease progresses such as muscular dystrophy, but I did not what the assessment process entailed or treatment sessions involved.   I understand now that driving specialists use a variety of screens such as vision screens, cognitive screens such as the MoCA and Trailmaking A and B, sensation screens, and strength screens to assess a client’s ability to perform tasks necessary to drive safely.   I learned many ways occupational therapists can incorporate driving interventions into their sessions from today’s lecture.   One intervention that could be used with an individual
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