Fine motor skills are what allow us to use the small muscle groups in the hands, fingers, and wrists in a controlled way. Humans begin demonstrating these skills in infancy, when we learn to grasp our parents’ fingers and, later, toys. We continue developing them during the toddler to school-age years, which are such a
USAHS Faculty Leverage Telehealth in Virtual Classroom and Clinical Settings During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has come to the forefront as a mode of treatment delivery for practitioners in the rehabilitative sciences: physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Barriers such as regulatory and reimbursement issues were relaxed by the CARES Act,[1] and many patients
Make working and studying at home more efficient, productive—and fun At a time when faculty and students across the globe are trying out new strategies for teaching and learning from home, we want to share some virtual tools designed to help productivity. All of these apps offer at least a free trial, and most have
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences St. Augustine campus were completing their level II fieldwork rotations. “These fieldwork experiences provide a bridge between academics and clinical practice,” Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and OT instructor Dr. Patricia Palomar, OTD,
When you’re balancing work, school, family, and a social life, it can sometimes feel difficult and unimportant to make time for yourself. For graduate students, it can feel like your coursework is taking over, leading to stress and test anxiety. It’s important to address these feelings when they come up, so they don’t progress into
April is Occupational Therapy Month. As we celebrate the OT profession and its vital role in health care, Occupational Therapists are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with valuable tips and advice to people and families, with an emphasis on self-care in times of stress. They are using telehealth to continue to provide their services in
As organizations across the nation respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving their workforce to a virtual environment, the sudden shift to working remotely could cause stress for some – especially when juggling work responsibilities with unprecedented demands on families that come with school closures. We asked the expert faculty at the University of St.
USAHS now has a Double 3 telepresence robot from Double Robotics on each of our five campuses. Faculty across programs can begin using this cutting-edge technology in their simulation classes in our Centers for Innovative Clinical Learning (CICPs), as well as other learning contexts. The Double 3 telepresence robot is a recent advancement in
Aspiring educators can pursue higher education if they want a more prominent teaching position. For those who aren’t aware, there are at least four degree options you can choose from. There’s an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Doctoral Degree. With an Associate’s Degree, you can teach pre-school, become a substitute teacher, or even
As a graduate student, it’s important to have a mentor on your side who can give you individual guidance about your education and career path. Mentors can help you develop time management and communication skills, structure your research projects, and make the transition to clinical practice after graduation. A mentorship relationship will give you a
As an occupational therapist (OT), you will have the opportunity to specialize in one or more areas over the course of your career. Adding a specialty demonstrates your knowledge of an area you’re passionate about, enhances your credentials, and opens doors to grant funding and new job possibilities. Typically, OTs add a specialty after they
You’ve heard the alarming statistics: The CDC reports that on an average day, 130 Americans die from an opioid overdose. In 2017, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids was six times higher than in 1999.[1] In fact, today, accidental drug overdoses are the leading cause of death of Americans under 50, with two-thirds of