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Transcript: Jackie answers the question, “What is important for new occupational therapists in the department to know when starting out?”

It is important for them to know the purpose of the service, the students who are eligible to receive the service, and the resources available including who is available to support them to adjust to their new role. 

It is also important for them to know that their contribution will be highly valued and that they should give themselves time for thorough orientation to their new role. They should also know that departmental policies and guidelines will support them to develop and practice in their own unique professional style to support students’ education.