At a key transition point in their studies, occupational therapy students across all USAHS campuses participate in a meaningful ritual, witnessed by family and friends. The OT pinning ceremony marks the end of the classroom portion of their studies and the beginning of their fieldwork. For Residential MOT and OTD students, this happens in their fourth term, and for Flex, in the seventh term.
A longstanding tradition in OT practice, the pin celebrates the diversity of practice areas, the client-centered nature of our practice and the values of our profession.
“It’s an opportunity for faculty to acknowledge our students’ transition from classroom learning to clinical learning,” says Mary Zadnik, ScD, MEd, OTR/L, director of the entry-level OT programs on Read more
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, South University
Master of Education, Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Florida
Research Interests
Teaching and Learning
Mental Health
Aging in Place
Geriatrics
Areas of Expertise
GeriatricsMental HealthRehabilitationAging in Place
Dr. Cody Cox became a core faculty member in the Occupational Therapy program in 2017. She holds clinical experience in the areas of geriatrics, mental health, and student education. She has worked in rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient, and home health settings.
Dr. Cox most recently served as an occupational therapy assistant program director at South University in Richmond, Virginia, and Kaplan College in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the occupational therapy assistant program coordinator at Keiser University, West Palm Beach, as well as, core faculty at Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Cox is registered as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
