The document summarizes a study that surveyed first year allied health students to assess their knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy. The survey found students had a limited understanding, mostly viewing occupational therapy as involving basic activities of daily living. The document concludes that occupational therapy needs to promote its full scope of practice beyond ADLs and establish its role in the healthcare team through increased education, advocacy, and collaboration with other health professions students. Promoting occupational therapy earlier in primary education could help expand public understanding of the profession.