To prepare for this mock interview, I read through a few common OT-related interview questions and thought through my answers. I was originally planning to type out my answers, but I decided instead to only list bullet points to reflect on so that I did not come across as too scripted/rehearsed. I recently interviewed for a level II fieldwork rotation at St. Jude, and I went more in depth to prepare for that than I did for this interview in particular. Because of this, I felt like I had a good foundation going into this interview. Overall, I felt like the interview went well. I was able to answer all the questions without too much hesitation, and I felt like I answered them sufficiently, although I could have gone more in depth in some answers. Something that went differently than I expected was that I talked faster than I normally do. I learned that it is okay to take a pause and think through my answer before speaking in order to provide a more in-depth and full ans
While we have had a few lectures previously in occupational therapy school on the topic of sexual health, we had not had one that was as in-depth and focused on aging until this lecture. I think that the fact that this area is in the scope of practice of OT emphasizes the holistic view that occupational therapists take on their clients. There are very few other healthcare professionals that will address this topic with their clients, and while it might be a little difficult or awkward to discuss, I think it is very powerful that OTs can help clients in this area of their lives. One of the main things that I took away from this lecture was that sexual activity is beneficial for reducing stress, improving sleep, can boost immune system function and lifespan, and can also produce higher levels of cognitive functioning. When there are disruptions in this area of someone’s life, it can be difficult for them to reach out for help. However, sexual health is a key component i