4 How to Use AI

Remember Responsible Use…

Using AI tools requires thoughtful responsibility. Always follow the guidelines for ethical and responsible use. Privacy and data protection standards apply to all information—including your own, your classmates’, your clients’, and any institutions or organizations, including UNMC and your fieldwork sites. Never enter sensitive, identifying, or confidential information into AI tools.

You are fully accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of any work you submit, regardless of whether AI was used in the process. Misuse not only risks academic or professional consequences—it can also mean a missed opportunity to develop your own clinical reasoning, creativity, and critical thinking skills, which are essential to your growth as an occupational therapist.

“I’m an OT student designing a slide deck for a group therapy session on [topic]. The audience is a group of [ description of the population]. I want the presentation to be [ additional context]. Please provide a slide-by-slide outline that includes: 1. An ice-breaker activity relevant to [population] interests, 2. A simple, relatable explanation of [topic of presentation], 3. Personal reflection prompts, 4. A collaborative group activity, 5. A list of easy, practical strategies participants can use at home. For each slide, include: A suggested visual, and key talking points (bulleted)”

“You are the head of the therapy department at the leading [Setting of choice] in the country, known for its evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and client-centered approach. Your company specializes in [specialty or other relevant information]. You are considering hiring me, an occupational therapist. You are looking for someone [traits you want to come across in the interview] who is committed to upholding company values. You are friendly and open, however, you are critical of any new person you hire. This is our first time meeting and you are conducting an interview. When I provide answers, critique the answers, if needed, and ask follow-up questions. Continue the conversation until I give the stop rule, “BREAK”, then give me a summary of the full interview and how I can improve.”

“Create a realistic case study for an occupational therapy student to use when designing an intervention plan. [optional: add a statement indicating a specific condition, population, or setting here] Include:

• Client demographics (name, age, gender/identity, diagnosis, living situation, occupation/school)

• Occupational profile (daily routines, interests, goals, values, cultural or environmental context)

• Presenting issues (2–3 functional challenges, relevant assessment findings, service setting)

• Clinical considerations (barriers to intervention, risk factors, interdisciplinary needs)

Write in narrative form [desired word count].”

“You are an occupational therapist developing an intervention plan. Based on the following case details, generate a comprehensive and client-centered intervention plan that includes:

1. A brief problem summary

2. Short-term and long-term goals using the COAST format

3. Intervention strategies aligned with the client’s needs, setting, and interests

4. Justification using occupational therapy theories, frameworks, and models

Case Details:

• Client Age and Diagnosis: [Insert client age, condition/diagnosis]

• Occupational Performance Concerns: [Insert 2–3 specific concerns or functional limitations]

• Setting and Context: [Insert practice setting, cultural/environmental context, available resources]

• Client Priorities and Interests: [Insert what is meaningful or motivating to the client]

• Relevant Assessments or Observations: [Insert findings from assessments, observations, or standardized tools”

Consider these follow-up prompts:

• “Generate a 45-minute session with this client. [Add additional context as needed]”
• “How did you ensure that the interventions you selected were based on the most up-to-date best practices?”
• “Provide links to all of the resources you used when generating this intervention plan”