From the time I knew I wanted to become an occupational therapist, I also knew I was interested in working in pediatrics. I would be most interested in getting a Board Certification in Pediatrics in the future. I have always enjoyed working with children. Children are always growing and changing, therefore their needs and interests change along with them. As an occupational therapist, I like that you are able to grow with them. I am interested in any specialty certifications that would help me be a more knowledgeable practitioner. One area of speciality that I have become interested in is becoming a Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPSC). I have always had a love for animals in general, but specifically horses. I think Hippotherapy is such a unique form of treatment. The relationships formed between the participant and the animal are so special. This area of speciality is one I hope to obtain in the future along with obtaining a board certification in pediatrics.
I think that the mock interview went well overall. I felt that it was good preparation for interviews in the future. Although I was nervous, I also felt that I was able to answer most questions well. I prepared by viewing the resources provided and consolidating a list of possible questions. I worked on thinking through answers for questions by reminding myself of experiences I have had in school and in fieldwork. I then had family members help me practice by asking me questions so I could practice giving my responses clearly and confidently. I feel that in a real-life interview situation I will want to do a few things differently. First, I noticed when watching my interview that I tend to use filler words like "um" often. I feel like in the future I need to be more aware that I have a tendency to do that and try to correct that habit. I also found through this that I still need to work on developing my s...
I wish there was also a canine specialty certification! I love dogs!
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