A carpenter's tool is a hammer, a photographer: camera. A Doctor: perhaps stethoscope, A painter: brush and canvas. Most of the profession has a tool that they use for their trade. As an Occupational Therapist, what would it be? I am tempted not to write them down as I always enjoy watching most OT's not knowing the tools of their trade. However, I have a commitment to remind a lot of "sleeping" OT's. Tools of practice can define the profession. So what would define OT? In the UK, I realise it is commode, raised toilet seat, perching stool, kitchen practice, relaxation, bed lever and many others. These equipment are what defines an OT sad to say. This is why a lot of other professions, or even assistants think that they know how to be an OT. Well excuuuse me. NO! Tools of OT are these:
1. Use of Self
2. Use of Environment
3. Activity Analysis
4. Use of Group
5. Teaching Learning
6. Purposeful Activity
An OT will come up with a decision because he/she unconsciously used the above list of Tools which are all very abstract which is why they get lost very easily in the depths of memory.
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