How to be a better OT
Hosted by occupational therapist and clinical educator Clare Batkin, founder of Your OT Tutor, the "How to be a better OT" podcast delivers simple, practical, and worthwhile educational content for busy clinicians. Step back from the overwhelm and bring core frameworks to life with step-by-step guides, case study examples, and real-world strategies that will help build your competence and confidence, so you can deliver the best client outcomes and truly love what you do.
Episodes
10 episodes
How to do a self-care assessment
Do you need to complete an OT self-care assessment for your client, but you’re not sure where to start or what needs to be covered? Discover how to use a non-standardised self-care assessment to uncover your client's true capacity and suppor...
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How to give a clear and confident clinical handover
Do you freeze up when you need to give a clinical handover, or find yourself jumping back and forth and fumbling your words? Discover how to use the gold-standard ISBAR framework to deliver logical, concise, and highly effective handovers to...
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How to manage pressure injury risks
Do you feel overwhelmed by the high stakes of managing pressure injury risks? Discover the key principles of pressure care to make an immediate, life-changing impact in your occupational therapy practice.Episode Summary: In...
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How to do a functional cognitive assessment
Do you rely solely on pen-and-paper screening tools like the MoCA to assess your clients' cognition? Discover why observing real-life activities is crucial, and learn a step-by-step process for conducting effective non-standardised functiona...
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How to prescribe Assistive Technology
How to Prescribe Assistive TechnologyDo you feel pressured to "just write a letter" for equipment funding without doing a proper assessment? Or are you worried your prescribed equipment will end up abandoned in a corner? Discov...
How to do an OT home assessment
Are you taking your patients on home visits without a clear plan, or wondering if you really need to use a standardised home assessment tool? Discover how to conduct efficient, safe, and goal-oriented home assessments, whether you are facili...
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How to deliver effective client education
Are you tired of handing out generic education pamphlets that your clients never actually use? Discover how to move beyond the basic handout and deliver client education that results in meaningful change.Episode Summary: In...
How to do a Functional Capacity Assessment
Does writing a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) for the NDIS feel daunting? Or are your OT reports constantly getting knocked back for "not enough evidence"?Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better...
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How to do an OT hospital initial assessment
Do you feel robotic asking the exact same questions during every hospital initial assessment? Discover how to adapt your clinical interviews for every patient while effectively planning their safe and timely discharge.Episode S...
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