TMPOT'S
TIPS FOR DAILY STUDYING
SELECT YOUR TOPIC
Once you have selected your topic(s) to study, identify the resources you will use. Utilizing your textbook will give
you the best understanding. Utilize other resources to refresh what you've learned. Listen to recordings and watch
youtube. Record yourself talking about each topic to challenge your recall.
BE REALISTIC
Identify how many hours you can realistically study a day, and stick with it. 4-6 hours a day is adequate if you are
conceptualizing the content and not distracted. Break up studying. 3 hours in the morning, 3 hours in the
afternoon. Take one day off from studying weekly.
TAKE A BREAK
When you start to fatigue, get up and move, take a nap, eat lunch, or take a social break. I find that peppermints
every hour wake up your senses. Crunchy snacks help as well. Avoid trying to study when you are tired, there
will be limited recall.
TEST YOURSELF OFTEN
At the end of every week, take a practice test on the topics covered during the week. After studying a topic,
record yourself in your phone talking about the topic and interventions learned. It can help with recall and
can be listened to later.
FOLLOW A SCHEDULE
Use a schedule to keep yourself accountable. If you skip a day during the week, make it up on the weekend. If a
topic is not sticking, skip to a different topic and come back to the original topic later. Or just take a long break
and resume that evening.
EVERY LITTLE DETAIL. . .NO!
It is nearly impossible to know everything that will be on the exam. I suggest knowing a little bit about every
topic on the checklist. Try to understand concepts and interventions. Pay special attention to client factors and
interventions for every topic.
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EXAM TOPIC CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to identify the areas of content that you have mastered and the areas that you need more
understanding. Check off the topics as you master them.
Pediatrics
Reflexes Stages of Dressing NICU
Gross Motor Milestones Sensory Processing Working with Families
Stages of Oculomotor Development Idea Part B & C/IFSP/504 Plan Use of Standardized Assessments
Stages of Play Chaining Feeding Interventions
Stages of COG Development CIMT Challenging Behavior
Stages of Grasp/Release Mobility Early Intervention
Stages of Pre-writing & Writing Skills Hand Injuries School Based OT
Stages of Scissor Skills Flexor vs Extensor Tone Trauma Induced Conditions
Development of Hand Skills Motor Relearning Transition to Adulthood
Stages of Toileting Social Participation ASD
Visual Impairments CP
Pediatric Conditions
Cerebral Palsy Hand Injuries and Burns Muscular Dystrophy
Autism Orthopedic Deformities
Down Syndrome/Intellectual Dx Behavioral Disorders
Developmental Coordination Dx Attention Deficit
Developmental Delay Hyperactivity Disorder
Cancer Conduct Disorder
Sickle Cell Anemia Learning Disorder
William's Angelman's Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tourette's syndrome Hypotonicity/Low Tone
Spinal Cord Injuries Spina Bifida
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Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions
ROM & Goniometric Measurements Prosthetics Types & Training
MMT Osteoarthritis
PROM & AROM Exercises Rheumatoid Arthritis
Isometric vs Isotonics Fibromyalgia
Grasp/Pinch Strength/Testing Adaptive Equipment
Shoulder Surgery & Precautions Environmental Modifications
Hip Surgery & Precautions Proper Care of Residual Limb
Knee Surgery & Precautions
Back Surgery & Precautions
Amputations
Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries
Optimal Positioning CRPS Contracture Management
Edema Reduction Techniques Flexor Tendon Protocols Tennis/Golfer Elbow
Lymphedema Extensor Tendon Protocols Dequervain
Proximal Humerus Fracture Nerve & TendonTransfer Exercise Recall & Carryover
Frozen Shouler Adhesive Capsulitis Neuropathy OpenVS Closed Chain
Clavicle Fracture Radial Nerve Injury NonOperative vs Operative Protocol
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Ulnar Nerve Injury Pain Management
Elbow Fractures Median Nerve Injury Wound Management/Infections
Spasticity vs Flaccidity Burns Dupuytren's Disease
Adhesions & Scar Formation Sensation (return/testing) Finger Sprains and Injuries
Physical Agent Modalities
Role of the OTA Contrast baths
Ultrasound Biofeedback
Non-thermal ultrasound, Functional Electrical Stimulation
Fluidotherapy Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Paraffin Transcutaneous electrical nerve
Hot packs/Cold packs stimulation (TENS)
Ice massage PAM Contraindications
Iontophoresis
Diathermy
Whirlpool/hydrotherapy
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Orthotics
Static/Immobilization Wear Protocols & Carryover
Dynamic/Mobilization How to Modify Orthosis SU
Static Progressive Functional vs Optimal Positioning
Serial Static Orthothic Material Characteristic
Wrist Orthoses
Hand Orthoses
Elbow Orthoses
Orthoses to Manage Spasticity
Pediatric Orthoses & Techniques
Submaximal Position
OT In Acute Care/Hospitals
Thoracotomy and Lobectomy Standard Precautions Medical Emergencies
Discharge Planning Droplet Precautions Orthostatic Hypotension
Discharge Settings Airborne Precautions Myasthenia Gravis
Fall Prevention Techniques Contact Precautions
Vital Signs (Normal & Abnormal) Clinical Pathways
Laboratory Values (HCT, HBG, INR) Vertigo/Dizziness
Bed Sore Prevention Altered Mental Status
Oncology & Chemotherapy Halo Vest
Hospice vs Pallitive Care Thoracolumbarsacral Orthosis
Modified Ashworth Scale Cervical Collar
Neurological
Cranial Nerves Hemiplegia Interventions
Allens Cognitive Levels Subluxation Interventions
Rancho Los Amingo Levels DVT
Reisbergs Stages of Dementia Ideational vs Ideomotor Apraxia
Glasgow Coma Scale Flexor vs Extensor Synergy
Stages of Parkinsons Facilitation vs Inhibiting Tone
Alzheimers Stages Seizure Signs & Protocols
SCI Functional Levels Postural Control Techniques
SCI complications Traumatic Brain Injuries
CVA & Lobe Damage Specificity Adaptive Techniques
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Dysphagia
Types of Dysphagia Aspiration Signs
Phases of Oral Eating Weakness of Oral Structures
Non-Nutritive Eating/Sucking Abnormal Oral Reflexes
Chin Tuck Hyper vs Hyposensitivity
Double Swallow/Dry Swallow Poor Lingual Control
Safe Positions for Eating Slow Oral Transit
Effortful Swallow Delayed Swallow
Supraglottic Swallow Remedial vs Compensatory Strategies
Mendelsohn Maneuver
Dysphagia Diets
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
Coronary Artery Disease Inpatient Program
Pulmonary Dysfunction Outpatient Program
Heart Disease Home Program
COPD Work Simplification
Myocardial Infarction Energy Conservation
Dyspnea & Posture Breathing Techniques
CHF Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Met Levels Sternotomy
Precautions
Vital signs (O2, BP, RHR)
Psychosocial OT/Mental Health
Mood Disorders Intellectual Disability
Substance Abuse Evaluation Methods
Anxiety Disorders Practice Settings
Personality Disorders Schizophrenia
Dementia Levels Assertive Community Treatment Team
Eating Disorders PTSD
Autism Relapse Reduction
Reactive Attachment Disorder Types of Groups & Leadership
ADD/ADHD
Oppositional Defiant/Conduct
Disorder
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OT Practice Settings
Acute Setting .
Inpatient Setting
Longterm Acute Care (LTAC)
Outpatient Setting
Skilled Nursing Facility
Subacute Setting
Home Health
Day Treatment Facilities
Hospice
Palliative Care
Vision
Hierarchy of Visual Perception Oculomotor Control/Deficits
Diabetic Retinopathy Visual Agnosia
Cataracts Evaluation Methods
Glaucoma Remediation vs Adaptations
Hemianopsia Lighting Techniques
Field Neglect Enlargement
Inattention Organized Scanning/Lighthouse
Acuity Deficits Magnification
Contrast Sensitivity Sensory Substitution
Diplopia Age-related Macular Degeneration
Work Rehabilitation
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Work Conditioning
Work Hardening
Ergonomics
Job Coaching
OT Consultant Role
Work Related Injuries
Injury Prevention
Job Demand Analysis
Worksite Evaluation
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Assitive Technology (AT) & Adaptations
Environmental Access Environmental Control Units (ECU)
Universal Design Indirect vs Direct Selection
Augmenting or Aiding Mobility Site Accessibility
AT for UE Impairments Transportation
AT for Fine Motor Impairments Common Area Access
AT for Sensory Impairments Ergonomics
AT for Communication Impairments ADA Guidelines
AT for Visual Impairments Aging in Place
AT for Auditory Impairments Ramp Design
AT for Cognitive Impairments
Wheelchair
Evaluation Manual Wheelchair
Measurements Power Wheelchair
Solid Base of Support Lightweight Wheelchair
Postural Supports Hemi Wheelchair
Foam Cushion Pressure Relief Techniques
Gel Cushion Pelvic Positioning
Air Filled Cushion Transporting Wheelchair on Bus
Honeycomb Cushion Recline vs Tilt Feature
Contoured Cushion Proximal Stability -> Distal Mobility
Back Height
Cognitive Perceptual Functions
Orientation
Attention
Memory
Executive Functioning
Self Awareness/Metacognition
Visuospatial
Apraxia
Simplifying Task
Adapting Task
Grading Task
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Models & Frames of References
MOHO Dynamic Interactional Model Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
EHP Transtheoretical Model Facilitation
PEO Allen's Cognitive Level Recovery Model
OA Rehabilitation Model
KAWA Sensorimotor Approach
Neuro Functional Approach Motor Relearning
Biomechanical ROOD
Psychodynamic Brunnstrom
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Behavioral (NDT)
Research
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Inter vs Intrrater Reliability
Conducting a Literature Review ANOVA
PICO Meta Analysis
Qualitative Need Assessment
Quantitative Program Planning
Randomized Control Trial P-Value
Quasi-Experimental Standard Deviation
Validity Correlation Coeficient
Reliability Percentile Rank
Levels of Evidence Test-Retest Reliability
Professional Ethics Management of OT Services
OT Code of Ethics Quality Improvement
Standards of Practice Professional Supervision of OT
Development Fieldwork Education
Service Compentency Reimbursment
Role of OT Documentation
Role of OTA Payer Sources
Role of OT Aid Medicare vs Medicaid
Ethical Conflict Resolution
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Degenerative Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis NOTES:
Alzheimer's Disease
Huntington's disease (HD)
Parkinson's disease (PD)
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's disease (PD)
Progression of Symptoms
Interventions at Each Stage of
Progression
Functional Mobility
Bed Mobility Techniques
Prolonged Bedrest Implications
Sitting Edge of Bed
Transfer Techniques
Standing/Balance
Ambulation Techniques
Wheelchair Mobility
Mobility for Persons of Larger Size
Community Mobility
Driving Rehabilitation
Communication Disorders
Apraxia of Speech
Dysarthria
Global Aphasia
Broca aphasia
Wernicke aphasia
Impact on Daily Functioning
Augmentative Communication
Devices (Low Tech vs High Tech)
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