Measurable goal Plan to Achieve it- what will I do? Review date- by when?
      Get MoCA certified before 2nd level 2 FW placement in inpatient psychiatric hospital. ·      Research length of MoCA Certification ·      Sign up for certification as a student to obtain free course ·      Schedule time in calendar to complete course over winter break ·      https://mocacognition.com/training-certification/     March 2026
      Learn and implement the differences in documentation and billing when completing fieldwork in a private pay clinic. ·      Research general guidelines of private pay documentation and billing (https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/payment-policy/pay1) ·      Create a list of questions to ask fieldwork educator about these logistics ·      Observe educator complete a patient’s documentation and billing ·      Create a contrast chart of insurance-based vs. private pay to show understanding of differences.         March 2026
    Graduate from Sacred Heart University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program with a GPA above 3.5, as a member of Pi Theta Epsilon and the Student Occupational Therapy Association. ·      Continue diligent work throughout didactic semester & demonstrate professionalism and knowledge throughout fieldwork semesters reflected by GPA. ·      Continue participation and membership in clubs and organizations until graduation.       May 2026
    Incorporate time for 3-4 exercise sessions throughout the week during level 2 fieldworks. ·      On Sunday of every week plan out week on google calendar and add in time for a 30min-1 hour workout. ·      Plan around daily fieldwork times ·      Plan time for 3-4 recovery days/week ·      Book workout classes at least a week in advance   July 2026
      Write advocacy letter to psychiatric hospital stakeholders of ways to increase the incorporate of OT in treatment for psychiatric patients with occupational deficits. ·      Research scholarly articles illustrating the benefits of OT in inpatient psychiatric units ·      Research stakeholders to address letter to ·      Apply knowledge of information learned in OT mental health from level 2 FW and formulate a letter to send. ·      Send to FW educator and advisor before for review.       August 2026    
    Create and carry out an elaborate & comprehensive study plan for NBCOT ·      Research efficient study methods for NBCOT ·      Use a scheduling checklist on word/notes/google calendar/etc. ·      Establish an effective and efficient length study plan ·      Experiment various study methods (textbook, podcast, videos, readings, practice exams, etc.) to establish best format   October 2026
    Apply, take & pass the NBCOT exam for first time. ·      Budget money to pay for NBCOT exam cost ·      Complete study schedule with general date of when to take exam ·      Look at NBCOT exam schedule ·      Book exam close to a score-reveal day ·      Apply for test based off day/time when all content has been reviewed and confidence is sufficient to take exam. ·      Receive NBCOT score that is determined passing https://www.nbcot.org/get-certified/apply       October 2026
  Attend my first Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Conference once relocated back to MA. ·      Apply for a MAOT membership ·      Research website & plan/block out the day for their next spring or fall conference  https://maot.wildapricot.org/ ·      Sign up for offered sessions that are of interest and align with areas of practice interested in ·      Obtain CEUs offered at conference   November 2026
          Apply for 10-15 open entry-level OTR positions in mental health and/or pediatric settings in MA and/or RI. ·      Create a list of job criteria that I am looking for (area of practice, location, pay, hours, etc.) ·      Research entry-level average pay & hours in pediatric & mental health settings in areas of MA & RI https://otpotential.com/blog/occupational-therapy-salary-guide ·      Use job-listing websites (such as Indeed) to research open positions that meet job criteria https://www.indeed.com/q-occupational-therapist-l-worcester,-ma-jobs.html ·      Create a list on word or notes app of open positions with a pro/con list of each position.       November 2026