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Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults. Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults. Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults. Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults. Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults. Geropsychology and gerontology study the complex process of aging, focusing on the psychological, social, and physical changes in older adults.

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Other resources dump everything on you and hope something sticks. We cut through the noise and teach you exactly what matters - simply, clearly, and in a way your brain can actually hold onto when it counts.

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Students love it

The Pediatrics course was SO helpful in learning the overarching themes associated with this population. Miles & Kim did a GREAT job collaborating, bouncing off each other's strengths/weaknesses to create this course. If you are like me and Pediatrics is not your jam and you are worrying about this content on the exam (or if you just need an easier way to conceptualize the information to increase your confidence on the exam) GET THIS COURSE!!!! 12/10 recommend.

Lindsey P Passed OTR - First Attempt

As a primarily adult therapist, I have been intimidated about diving into Peds for the exam. The combination of Kim's book smarts and Miles' tricks of simplification are on point!! They have made this topic digestible into short videos that pack a lot of punch. I highly recommend this course and hope it gives me the edge to push over that 450 mark. Thanks guys!

Casey D. Passed OTA - First Attempt

This course is the 'Clean Up' song of pediatrics material - what began as a messy preschool classroom spilling with milestone charts, legal jargon, assessment acronyms, and protocols - is now organized into color coded, labeled, cubbies and bins. Miles & Kim set you up for success by laying out what you 'need to know,' and what would be 'good to know' with a clear structured format, and lots of great tips for the exam.

Madeleine D. Passed OTR - First Attempt

Initially I was super intimidated by upper extremity and I just don't have a very good clinical reasoning of how things work. But after watching your videos, I now am able to break things down and understand the thought process of how the interventions for hands. All the protocols are no longer super overwhelming and scary. Thank you for having such a great sense of humor and keeping things cheerful, definitely very helpful to bring the dry subjects come alive :)

Emily M Passed OTR - First Attempt
Meet the Founders

Built by OTs who get it.

Miles and Kim are practicing occupational therapists who figured out how to make this exam way less painful - and then built the courses they wished had existed.

Miles Mock, co-founder of 450 Formula

Miles Mock

Co-Founder · OT Exam Prepper

Miles is the host of the OT Exam Prepper podcast and the master of turning dry, difficult content into something that actually sticks - with humor, mnemonics, and zero condescension.

Kim, co-founder of 450 Formula

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Co-Founder · TMPOT

Kim brings the clinical depth and the book smarts. Her ability to break down complex OT theory into clear, exam-ready frameworks is what makes 450 Formula truly different.

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to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 

  • Complete an OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) program
  • Program must be approved by
    Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

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