Interview with Tammy Olson, COTA

Purpose The life history of Tammy Olson was one of 31 life history interviews conducted for a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this study is to gather information about the history and evolution of OT practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study will provide current and future generations of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants a view of the history and how the profession has evolved from its inception to current practice in North Dakota and Wyoming. The life history of Tammy Olson will focus on her experiences as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in rural practice