OT learning resources

This section is to help you find learning resources and opportunities to support your studies

Supporting your learning

As an RCOT student member, you get access to a wealth of resources including our Digital Library where you can find e-books, e-journals and RCOT publications. You can also use the CPD portfolio tool to easily record your learning and reflections, which is great for HCPC registration. And join in conversations in RCOT Communities and build connections that will suport you throughout your career. You can explore career narratives through vodcasts and podcasts, stay updated with the latest news and developments via OTnews and access the British Journal of Occupational Therapy for comprehensive occupational therapy knowledge and evidence.

Stay in touch through out monthly email newsletter, Highlight, to find out what new resources and opportunities are available. 

Digital Library 

If you’re an RCOT member, you have access to our complete Digital Library. You can access this through our website or through OpenAthens authentication on other sites.  

You’ll find a treasure trove of e-books, e-journals, online databases, RCOT publications, theses and grey literature. 

Explore the Digital Library

CPD portfolio 

Our members have access to their own CPD portfolio. This web tool and app makes recording your learning, reflections and new understanding simple and will provide an excellent ongoing resource. Recording your CPD is also a great habit to start building before HCPC registration. 

Access our CPD portfolio

Career conversations

If you’re interested in what comes next and would like to hear OT career narratives from our diverse workforce, listen to our career conversations vodcasts and podcasts.

Career conversations vodcasts and podcasts

OTnews 

As a member you'll receive OTnews and read a lively mix of news and policy, the latest professional developments, features and opinions, ensuring practitioners are kept up to date with the latest developments in the field.  

Catch up on news

British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT)

BJOT aims to be the publication of choice for people to access, disseminate and guide the implementation of occupational therapy knowledge and evidence worldwide.  

As a member of RCOT, you can access BJOT.

Read the British Journal of Occupational Therapy