63. Building Confidence in Assistive Technology: Advice for Early-Career OTs

In this episode, Chanelle is joined by Rebecca Small, Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Head of Clinical Development in Neuro and Assistive Technology at Optimum Health Solutions, and Clinical Educator at Allied Health Warrior. Rebecca shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her journey into occupational therapy and sparked her passion for neurological care, assistive technology, and clinical education. Together, Chanelle and Rebecca explore how experience influences clinical practice, the importance of recognising your scope as a clinician, and the value of ongoing learning and education in building confidence. It’s an insightful conversation about finding your area of passion, developing as an OT, and using knowledge and assistive technology to support better outcomes. Sign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/reg... To listen to this podcast episode on your favorite app, click here: https://enablelifecare.com.au/pages/p... 00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Small 00:51 Rebecca's journey into occupational therapy 03:46 Discovering a passion for assistive technology 07:16 From clinician to clinical educator 10:24 Rebecca's biggest lesson as an OT 11:20 Knowing your clinical scope and when to refer 14:19 Wrap-up and what's coming next