A post-graduate education is a great way to enhance your career prospects, especially in the field of health sciences. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge, not least of all the financial cost of pursuing a graduate program. Of course, not all programs are designed equally, and when you settle on
Part of what distinguishes USAHS’ entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree is that our OTD students complete a capstone project. The capstone project is an opportunity for students to dive deeply into a topic that interests them within the OT field. At first, the process can
Deciding you want to pursue a career in occupational therapy may be easy, but choosing an OT school can be a little more complicated. The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) has offered an occupational therapy (OT) program for over 25 years. We’ve learned that each student is different. Discover our list of
Some therapy appointments are easy to visualize as teletherapy. Consider mental health, for example. All you need is a video camera and an internet connection—talk therapy can happen anywhere. But other types of appointments, such as occupational therapy (OT), might be more challenging. However, the pandemic made virtual occupational therapy a reality and today’s occupational
At some point in your life, you may have been or will be recommended to undergo rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is designed to help individuals regain essential functions to improve their quality of life. Whether you’re recovering from a traumatic injury or simply need help completing daily tasks, there are different types of rehabilitation available to aid
Do you enjoy problem solving and coming up with creative solutions? Do you have the patience and empathy to work with children and help them become more independent? If so, you might consider becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. In pediatric occupational therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to help children relearn and improve important coordination and
One of the most rewarding aspects of a USAHS education is learning from and working alongside seasoned and passionate faculty. When OT Program Director Marcia Hamilton joined the faculty of USAHS’s Miami campus in 2017, she brought with her more than three decades of experience in occupational therapy clinical practice. Over her career, Dr. Hamilton
Access to proactive, personalized therapy is critical for all professions. First responders, who often experience trauma in the field, feel this acutely. According to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, “more firefighters die from suicide each year than in the line of duty, and many additional suicides are likely unreported.” One student at the University of
Looking to advance to a career in OT? Our Master of Occupational Therapy program is the springboard you need for a solid foundation in occupational therapy leading to licensure and your future as an OT clinician. Now there are three ways you can earn your MOT at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences:
Kelly Twichel, OTR/L, USAHS ’17, is a natural entrepreneur and steadfast advocate for accessibility. She has always had a lot of passion, empathy and expertise around inclusion. “That drive and competitive edge in part comes from the fact that my mom had a disability. I see a side of things that maybe the average person
Upon graduation, Kniquiah Hughes, OTD, OTR/L (OTD ’21) returned to her home in the West Indies and became the first occupational therapist in Anguilla. The Caribbean island has a population of about 15,000. Then, in 2021 on World Occupational Therapy Day (October 27), she opened her own occupational therapy (OT) practice providing services to clients
The call for occupational therapists (OTs) is becoming increasingly critical – particularly in locations with an aging population, such as St. Augustine, Florida. The Ponte Vedra Recorder explains that as “health care concerns arise with age, provider shortages will become increasingly evident in the years ahead, especially in states with the largest populations of senior