How to be a better OT

Tell Clare what you think here! Struggling to write long, complex OT reports without working unpaid hours? Or finding that your funding requests keep getting knocked back? Discover 5 essential principles to streamline your report writing, manage referrer expectations, and clearly articulate your client's support needs.   Episode Summary: In the Series 2 premiere of the How to Be a Better OT p...

Tell Clare what you think here! Are you tired of seeing your clinical recommendations gather dust once you leave a session? Discover how to design realistic, collaborative therapy programs with support workers that multiply your client's progress without draining their funding. Episode Summary: In the Series 1 finale of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host Clare Batkin addresses one of the...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 support needs. Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host Clare Batkin breaks down one of the a...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 nurses, supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams. Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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. STOP! If you're based in Brisbane (or need an excuse to travel here in October) then come along to the Inaugural Australian Pressure Care Summit 2026 by Elata...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 functional cognitive assessments. Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host Clare Batkin dives in...

Tell Clare what you think here! How to Prescribe Assistive Technology Do 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? Discover the comprehensive step-by-step process for prescribing Assistive Technology (AT) that ensures your clients get exactly what the...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 facilitating a hospital discharge or doing a community review. Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast,...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host Clare Batkin tackles a topic relevant to every OT clinical caseload: how to provide eff...

Tell Clare what you think here! Want to become a more confident, competent occupational therapist but don't know exactly where to focus your learning and professional development? Episode Summary: In this debut episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host and "Your OT Tutor" founder Clare Batkin introduces her mission to make professional development simple, practical, and wor...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 Summary: In this episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host Clare Batkin breaks down the absolute bread and butter of acute and rehab...

Tell Clare what you think here! 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 OT podcast, host Clare Batkin breaks down one of the most common (and complex) services provided by occupational therapists working withi...