So basically, what this post is going to be about is the classes I will be taking for the summer, the books that are required, and what I've been doing to prepare before orientation (May 27, 2014). Let's get started!
So, for the 2014 Full Summer Session, classes start on May 27, 2014 and end on August 13, 2014. I registered for classes on April 14th. The registration process was pretty quick and simple. We received an email with a link to our orientation page that hosts all sorts of information about what we need to get done prior to orientation and how to go about doing it. One of the links on the page lead to a list of the CRN's (registration numbers) we would need to register. When the time came, I simply typed in the numbers and boom I was done. So enough of that! Let's get into the classes. For the full summer session (2014), I will be taking Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab, Applied Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy Lecture and Lab, and Introduction to Occupational Therapy. This all totals up to 9 hours.
Here is what my class schedule looks like. I'm not looking forward to having to wake up super duper early M-F, but hey what can you do?
Now, on to the books!
Here are a list of the book titles and authors (left to right; top to bottom):
- Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards 3rd Edition by John T. Hensen (my choice)
- Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence by Sladyc, K., Jacobs, K. & MacRae, N. (required)
- Kinesiology: The Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Human Movement by Oatis, C.A. (required)
- Atlas of Anatomy by Gilroy AM, MacPherson GR, & Lawrence MR
- Atlas of Anatomy 5 ed. by Netter F.
- Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction by Radomski, M. & Trombly Latham, C. (required)
- Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach by Gylys, B.A. & Wedding, M.E. (required)
- Clinnically Oriented Anatomy by Moore KL, Dalley AF, & Agur AMR (required)
All roughly cost me about eh I don't know, a little under $550.... like mmm $520 maybe and that includes shipping and everything. I did not purchase from the place my program suggested. I purchased all my items online through textbooks.com, ecampus.com (can be a little expensive depending on what you get), and I got the flash cards from barnesandnoble.com.
The atlas' were a pick one or the other, but I decided to get both because I didn't know which one I would like better. Most people recommend the Netter version over the Gilroy version, but I will keep you updated on my thoughts.
Everything else was required and let me tell you...some of these books are THICK! Thick and heavy! They are playing no games -- none!
Once my books started coming in though, I started getting super excited! I flipped through some of them and they seem really interesting. I can't wait to dive in! I'm still nervous, of course -- that's only normal, but I definitely don't think it's anything I can't handle.
I also had to purchase a long white lab coat, dissection kit, and non-sterile gloves. This cost me about $53 bucks from Varsity bookstore. (not pictured)
"So what have you had to do to prepare for orientation?" you may ask. Well, I'll tell you! I've had to register for classes, purchase my books and equipment, pay $51 for a background check, purchase a $45 parking permit that is only going to last me until August *side eye*, and get my Hazelwood application submitted. I have also taken one training so far, which was the HIPAA Privacy and Security Training. I still have to take the EEO - Sexual Harassment Training, Safety Services Training Program, and Lab Safety Training. I will be taking these last three all this weekend (May 2nd and 3rd)! I've also decided to make a Facebook page so that I could join the Class of 2016 MOT Student page that one of my classmates made. I do not like being searchable, which is why I didn't have a FB prior and also why I go by an alias. However, I figure if all I'm using the FB page for is to keep up with the group, then it should be fine. It will be a good way to form study groups and to stay in the loop.
I'm also working on getting proof of enrollment so that I don't get dropped from my mom's insurance. I am 20 right now and will turn 21 in a couple of weeks. I have to be a full-time student in order to stay on mom's insurance -- which I am. However, my program is talking about they won't be able to give me proof of enrollment until the 12th day of class... hmpf. So basically, mom and I have been going back and forth trying to figure everything out. Bleh!
Anyways, other than that, all I've really been doing is trying to finish the semester up. My last actual class day is on May 5th and then I have 3 finals to take! My birthday is on the 14th of May and I am super stoked. I have a whole day planned for my self: breakfast, spa treatment, mani/pedi, alamo drafthouse! Ahhhh can't wait!!!!
Welp, that's all I got for ya! I will talk to you guys in a couple weeks. If you have any questions, just let me know!
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Tip of the Blog: To get the best prices for your books, I would suggest pricing the books at the place your program recommends first. Then, go online to see what you can find for cheaper. The bookstores recommended are typically overpriced or just super expensive. My favorite website is textbooks.com. However, I would recommend you compare 2-3-4 websites to see who offers the best prices! I would also suggest that you buy all used books, new if you must, but try to refrain renting your books if at all possible. You are going to want to start a personal library for yourself. You may find these books helpful later in your profession!
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