6 episodes

The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists is the professional membership association for occupational therapists in Ontario, Canada. In this OSOT podcast series, we discuss everything that new occupational therapy graduates need to know to transition into the workforce successfully.

This series was created and is hosted by Lindsay Rideout, a second year occupational therapy student from the University Toronto.

OSOT Presents: New OTs on the Block OSOT

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The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists is the professional membership association for occupational therapists in Ontario, Canada. In this OSOT podcast series, we discuss everything that new occupational therapy graduates need to know to transition into the workforce successfully.

This series was created and is hosted by Lindsay Rideout, a second year occupational therapy student from the University Toronto.

    OT/PT- Same Thing, Right? with Christie Brenchley

    OT/PT- Same Thing, Right? with Christie Brenchley

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay meets with OSOT’s Executive Director, Christie Brenchley, to discuss the public’s understanding of the profession of occupational therapy and the importance of professional promotion. Topics include marketing, advocacy, and strategies for all OTs to play a part in promoting the profession.

    OSOT Resources

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page

    OSOT's Professional Promotion Resources

    OSOT's Advocacy Resources

    Contact Us!

    Phone: 416-322-3011

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca

    Website: www.osot.on.ca

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs

    Connect with us on LinkedIN

    • 27 min
    Normalizing the New with Andrea Duncan

    Normalizing the New with Andrea Duncan

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Andrea Duncan, an Occupational Therapist and professor at the University of Toronto, joins Lindsay to discuss the experience of being a new occupational therapy graduate, overcoming "imposter syndrome", building confidence, and owning your passion.

    Find Andrea's work at:

    University of Toronto - Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

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    OSOT Resources

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page

    OSOT's Mentorship Program

    Contact Us!

    Phone: 416-322-3011

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca

    Website: www.osot.on.ca

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs

    LinkedIN

    • 23 min
    Landing the Job with Mary McAuliffe & Sylvia Davidson

    Landing the Job with Mary McAuliffe & Sylvia Davidson

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with Mary McAuliffe, a career educator from the Career Exploration and Education Centre at the University of Toronto, and Sylvia Davidson, the manager of occupational therapy at Baycrest Health Sciences, to answer your questions and talk about landing the job. Topics include resume & cover letter writing, interviewing, applying for jobs, networking, and more!

    Find your University's Student Career Centre here:

    University of Toronto Career Exploration & Education 

    McMaster University Student Success Centre

    Western University Student Success Centre

    University of Ottawa Career Development Centre

    Queen's University Career Centre

    OSOT Resources and Links

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page

    Contact Us!

    Phone: 416-322-3011

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca

    Website: www.osot.on.ca

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs

    Connect with us on LinkedIN  

    • 41 min
    I Graduated! Now What? Registering with the College with Brandi Park

    I Graduated! Now What? Registering with the College with Brandi Park

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay is joined by Brandi Park, the Senior Manager of Registration and Information Systems at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), to discuss the formalities of becoming a registered occupational therapist in Ontario and the steps that new graduates need to take. Topics include general/provisional licensing, professional titles, professional liability insurance, and more!

    College of Occupational Therapists on Ontario Links & Resources


    Registration Requirements for Canadian Educated Applicants
    Canadian Student Registration Checklist- 9 Steps
    Provisional Registration
    Application Fees and Timelines
    Professional Liability Insurance
    Use of Occupational Therapist (OT) Title
    Maintaining Your Registration: Your Professional Requirements
    Practice Support: Practice Resource Service
    Case Studies: Case of the Month
    eNews: Sign up to receive information from College or view past newsletters

    National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination

    Follow the College on Facebook and Twitter: @CollegeofOTs

    Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Links & Resources

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page

    Contact Us!

    Phone: 416-322-3011

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca

    Website: www.osot.on.ca

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs

    Connect with us on LinkedIN

    • 24 min
    New Grad Q&A: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 2)

    New Grad Q&A: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 2)

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with new grads Laya Polowin, Emma, Emily, Brett Hnatiw and Maya Stein to answer your questions and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of being a new occupational therapy graduate. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part Q&A session inspired by questions submitted by second year occupational therapy students from across the province. In part 2, adjusting to life post-graduation, being a new graduate, and advice for the transition are discussed.

    Resources and Links

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page

    Contact Us!

    Phone: 416-322-3011

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca

    Website: www.osot.on.ca

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs

    Connect with us on LinkedIN

    • 28 min
    New Grad Q&A: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 1)

    New Grad Q&A: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 1)

    In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' New OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with new grads Laya Polowin, Emma, Emily, Brett Hnatiw and Maya Stein to answer your questions and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of being a new occupational therapy graduate. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part Q&A session inspired by questions submitted by second year occupational therapy students from across the province. Part 1 covers topics including the national certification exam, interviewing and job searching. 

    Resources and Links 

    OSOT Career Postings 

    OSOT's New Graduate Resource Page 

    Contact Us! 

    Phone: 416-322-3011 

    E-mail: osot@osot.on.ca 

    Website: www.osot.on.ca 

    Follow us on Twitter @OSOTvoice or on Facebook @OntarioOTs  

    Connect with us on LinkedIN 

    • 26 min

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