… and made a phone call. Talking on the phone is something he used to do frequently for his job, but after having a stroke in January 2024, phone calls were few and far … volunteer work. Knowing his interest in adaptive sports, we used that as the focus for a simulated volunteer inquiry phone call, where I played the role of a volunteer … a chance to practice real-world communication and build confidence in a supportive setting and he did great!”  That work paid off and with a week and a half left in the …

… led to completing the programs.  The Post-Professional OTD program is designed for licensed occupational therapists who seek to deepen their leadership, … of the program, including Courtney Swanson, who served as the student speaker for the program.  “Courtney is deeply passionate about occupational therapy’s role in … Department Sarah McKinnon told the audience in 1CW. “Her advocacy and vision for how OT can support the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and youth …

… Consciously Advocating for Change … Consciously Advocating for Change Topics Outcomes & Career Paths Research Area of Expertise Acute Care … me a lot of moral distress and was the starting point of wanting to advocate for a change.”  Making that prognosis after two days is the norm in many medical … be used to, “improve interprofessional care of patients with DoC in the hospital setting,” which Keech has done at Queen’s Medical Center.  Through this model, Keech …

… whose aggregate service to the Institute is 38 years.  Pat Reidy , interim dean for the School of Nursing and director of community engagement; Elaine Tagliareni , … of Occupational Therapy and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator “I'm so very grateful for all the coworkers and friends that I've made since my move, many of whom are here and whom I plan on spending some time with after I retire. I'm grateful for the leadership in the OT department and throughout the IHP who have allowed me to …