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Happy Belated 4th of July!

Christa Tober, M.S., OTR
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The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the history of America’s birth as an independent nation.  While it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of cookouts, fireworks and festivities, it is important to take a moment to remember our beginnings and where we started.  Having a solid understanding of where we came from and the events that shaped us along the way is an important precursor to healthy growth and prosperity for the future. 

This thinking is also relevant to the occupational therapy profession.  What a perfect time to reflect back on the early days when our discipline was in its infancy.  How were those clients different from the clients we see today?  What was the clinic environment like?  Considering medical and technological advances, were there any similarities with interventions used today?  How has the profession adapted to the changes in health care over the years?  By having a firm grasp of our roots, we will be able to better withstand the winds of change and continue to grow and flourish for years to come.

To brush up on your OT heritage, check out Dr. Stein’s recent course titled Historical Landmarks and the Future of Occupational Therapy.  In this seminar, he discusses the evolution of occupational therapy from its early history as an arts and crafts profession within the medical model to currently an advanced health profession incorporating evidence-based practice into interventions.

And to brush up on any OT topic throughout the year, browse our course library or register for a live webinar. We have over 300 courses in the library, ranging from introductory to advanced, and new live webinars are offered each week. Live webinars provide a great opportunity to get those burning questions answered by an expert!

We look forward to seeing you in our virtual classroom!

Sincerely,

Christa Tober, M.S., OTR

Managing Editor


christa tober

Christa Tober, M.S., OTR

Christa received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She has over ten years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, specializing in adult brain injury and pediatric movement disorders.  In addition, Christa worked as a research assistant and a teaching assistant in the OT Program at the University of Wisconsin and as an adjunct instructor at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin.  Christa had the privilege of serving as the editorial assistant for the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) during Dr. Betty Hasselkus' term as editor. She also worked as the coordinating editor for the Journal of Applied Physiology. 


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