NBCOT OTR prep books
Review books written for the occupational therapist exam.
Gear Shop for OT, PT, and SLP students and clinicians
From your first lab practical to your hundredth home visit, the right tools make the day easier. We sorted the gear by what you are doing, and each link opens a ready-made Amazon search so you can compare current options and reviews yourself.
We love having you here and have made the search easy.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Thank you for visiting us!
NBCOT, NPTE, and Praxis study gear
Exam season is a lot. These searches start you with the review books and question banks students most often ask about, so you can compare editions and pick the one that fits how you study.
NBCOT COTA prep books
Review books for the occupational therapy assistant exam.
NPTE review for PTs
Content review and practice questions for the PT exam.
NPTE review for PTAs
Review books written for the PTA exam rather than the PT one.
Praxis SLP study guides
Study guides for the Praxis speech-language pathology test.
Anatomy and terminology flashcards
Quick drills for the bus, the break room, or the night before.
Goniometers and assessment tools
Lab practicals and first rotations go smoother with your own tools in your pocket. These are the measuring basics most programs have students practice with.
Goniometers
Measure joint range of motion; many students carry a small and a large one.
Finger goniometers
Small enough for finger and hand joints in hand therapy.
See finger goniometers on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Hand dynamometers
Grip-strength testing for OT and hand therapy.
Pinch gauges
Tip, key, and palmar pinch testing alongside grip strength.
Reflex hammers
For neuro screens in class and clinic.
Inclinometers
Spinal and joint range of motion when a goniometer is awkward.
Therapy putty and hand tools
Hand and fine-motor work is where clients feel progress first. Grab a few resistance levels so home programs can grow with them.
Therapy putty
Color-coded resistance levels for grip and pinch strengthening.
Hand and finger exercisers
Finger extension and grip work clients can do at home.
Hand therapy balls
Squeeze balls in graded resistances.
See hand therapy balls on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Fine-motor pegboards
Pegs and boards for dexterity and coordination practice.
Resistance bands and exercise gear
Home exercise programs only work if clients can do them at home. These are the simple, packable pieces that make that possible.
Resistance bands
Flat bands in graded resistances for nearly any home program.
Resistance tubing
Tubing with handles for upper-body and shoulder work.
Ankle weights
Adjustable weights for lower-extremity strengthening.
Balance pads
Foam pads for balance and proprioception training.
Foam rollers
For mobility work before and after sessions.
Exercise balls
Core, balance, and seated work in clinic or at home.
Gait belts and transfer aids
Safe transfers protect your patient and your back. Most clinical sites expect students to show up with a gait belt.
Gait belts with handles
Handles give a steadier hold during gait training and transfers.
Transfer boards
Bridge the gap for seated transfers between surfaces.
Slide sheets
Lower-friction repositioning in bed.
Pivot discs
Help with standing pivot transfers.
Adaptive and ADL aids
Dressing, bathing, and eating independently is often what clients care about most. These are the everyday aids OTs train with, so families can find them after discharge.
Reachers
Pick things up without bending after hip surgery or a fall.
Sock aids
Put socks on without bending forward.
Long-handled shoehorns
Shoes on while seated, with less bending.
See long-handled shoehorns on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Button hooks and zipper pulls
Fastening help for limited grip or one-handed dressing.
Built-up utensils
Easier-to-grip handles for eating with weak grip or tremor.
Long-handled bath sponges
Reach the back and feet while bathing.
SLP therapy materials and oral-motor tools
Good materials make sessions feel like play. These searches cover the cards, mirrors, and tools speech-language pathologists reach for every day.
Articulation cards
Picture cards organized by sound for speech practice.
See articulation cards on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Language and vocabulary cards
Picture cards for vocabulary, verbs, and sentence building.
Oral-motor chew tools
Chewable tools often used in feeding and oral-motor work.
Speech therapy mirrors
Let clients watch their own mouth placement.
Communication boards
Low-tech picture boards for AAC users.
See communication boards on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Tongue depressors
A staple for oral-mechanism exams.
Scrubs, shoes, and compression socks
Long clinic days are on your feet. Comfortable scrubs, supportive shoes, and good socks make the last patient of the day feel like the first. Check your site’s dress code first.
Scrub sets
Matching tops and pants for hospital and outpatient settings.
Jogger scrub pants
A popular cut for clinicians who kneel and move a lot.
Non-slip work shoes
Slip resistance for wet floors and pool therapy decks.
Compression socks
For long shifts on your feet.
Stethoscopes and BP cuffs
Taking vitals before and during treatment is part of safe practice, especially in acute care, cardiac, and home health.
Stethoscopes
For blood pressure and heart and lung sounds.
Manual blood pressure cuffs
A manual cuff you can use with your stethoscope.
Pulse oximeters
Quick oxygen saturation and pulse checks.
Penlights
Pupil checks and oral-mechanism exams.
Documentation and study gear
A little organization goes a long way on rotations: a clipboard that holds your papers, a pocket notebook, and highlighters for the textbook.
Storage clipboards
Keep forms, notes, and a pen in one place.
See storage clipboards on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Pocket notebooks
Fit a scrub pocket for notes between patients.
Highlighters
For textbooks and study guides.
Badge reels
Keep your student ID handy without a lanyard.
Extras
A few small things students and new grads tell each other to pack.
Insulated lunch bags
Long clinic days often mean eating between patients.
Insulated water bottles
Stay hydrated through a full caseload.
More shops coming
More partner shops, such as exam prep and continuing education, will be added here as programs approve.
If your program or clinical site lists required tools, follow its list first. For licensing and exam rules, see exams and renewal and continuing education. How links on this site work: affiliate disclosure.