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Occupational therapy (OT) can look different depending on a patient’s needs, but the main goal remains the same: improve the quality of life through supporting their ability to engage in and perform daily life activities. OT services directed towards patients with memory challenges aims to provide cognitive stimulation exercises and address physical and mental well-being. […]
(Published in the Galion Inquirer, Galion, Ohio, on March 8, 2019). When others approach me and ask for a life update, I tell them, I’m in graduate school for Occupational Therapy (OT). They’ll almost always say — without missing a beat — “Oh so like, Physical Therapy (PT)?” or “Does that mean you help people […]
The University of Findlay Department of Occupational Therapy will launch Making Connections, a continuing education series, on Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Brewer Center for Health Sciences, Room 208 located at 340 College St. The event will focus on “Serving the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Communities Under a Palliative Care Model […]
In the spirit of this year’s University of Findlay homecoming theme Building Upon Traditions, the Occupational Therapy Program welcomes the public to join in its 20-year anniversary celebration. Two decades ago, the program began as a bachelor’s degree program. Five years later, it converted to a master’s degree program. It is now in the process […]
Taking a first look at Kelli Prather, you see a strong, independent and passionate women. From being a first generation college student, to a successful business woman and starting her own organization, Kelli Prather has truly made a name for herself. Then when you think she can’t do anymore, she decides to put her 25 […]
The University of Findlay’s Occupational Therapy Program and some of its alumnae received awards at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association’s annual conference held earlier this month in Mason. The program received the Model Practice Award in Education, which was received by Drs. Tom Dillon, Mary Beth Dillon, Rosalie King and faculty member Miranda Tippie. Two […]
Occupational therapy (OT) students take part in an innovative and unique program at The University of Findlay by gaining hands-on experience in the areas of mental health, pediatric behavioral health and the criminal justice system off-campus in the Findlay community. OT alumna Katie Dresbach graduated with a master of occupational therapy in 2013 and feels […]
Last fall, four students had a vision to create opportunities for students from diverse academic disciplines to serve others while gaining cross-cultural experience. That vision turned into Oilers Serving Abroad (OSA), and the program’s inaugural trip to Barahona, Dominican Republic, in May laid the groundwork for a lasting partnership. Jenise Berning, Duncan Brown, Claire Rolli […]
Occupational therapists provide services for people from all walks of life. In preparation for their future professional roles, UF occupational therapy students learn how to work with people from many backgrounds. Experiential learning helps students to better understand the complexities of life for diverse populations. To learn about those who live in poverty, UF alumna […]
Medical professionals are invited to attend “Nuclear Medicine: Current and Future Technologies,” a continuing education event at The University of Findlay from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 23. This event is sponsored, in part, by HeartLight Pharmacy Services. It will be held in the Alumni Memorial Union Multipurpose Room. The symposium is approved […]
