If you’re an experienced occupational therapist who wants to meet the field’s growing call for doctoral-level education, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) programs are designed with you in mind.
On her first day as a student in the pro bono clinic on USAHS’ St. Augustine campus, Allison Esposito was assigned to work with a patient who had a transfemoral
In a life-long career as an Occupational Therapist, Mary Jo Ray-Jewett has been helping others her entire life. So, when she learned her 12-year-old neighbor, Will Walker, needed a kidney,
At a time when so many aspects of education are compelled to go online, USAHS faculty are not only adapting—we’re taking virtual learning to the next level. During Fall 2020,
Lauren Janusz, MOT, OTR/L, HPCS, is an Occupational Therapist first. She highlights how her occupational therapy (OT) education catalyzes positive change for her clients. Janusz is a 1999 graduate of
In their work with children who have cognitive and physical differences, occupational therapists (OTs) use fun, hands-on activities to help kids learn to self-regulate emotions, improve their fine motor skills,
At USAHS, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation and our faculty’s disciplined, creative experimentation with new ideas and technologies. During the Fall 2020 trimester, assistant professor Jennie DiGrado,
In recognition of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and in an effort to improve road safety across the country, USAHS trains hundreds of occupational
For her capstone project in USAHS’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, Jessica Morgan (now “Dr. Morgan”) had planned to volunteer at a transitional housing facility in Denver, where she
We’re proud of our 567 graduates for rolling with the challenges of 2020! Not only did they successfully complete their studies during a pandemic—they had to pop the champagne at
Even in normal times, seniors are at a high risk for social isolation, which can lead to serious consequences such as depression, cognitive decline, and premature mortality.[1] But in early
If you’re an aspiring or practicing occupational therapist (OT), you may be wondering what non-traditional OT roles could be open to you. You might be surprised to learn that there