Midwestern University Glendale- Occupational Therapy

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Natalie Tufford completed her Level I Fieldwork at SMART Pediatrics🎨

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from Midwestern University’s MOT Program 💙

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Students have the opportunity to make 5 different orthoses by the end of this course!

In these photos, students are working on a wrist immobilization orthosis: restricts motion and positions the wrist for functional support and healing✔️

Last week we celebrated OT day on campus! During this event we were able to share what being an OT means to other programs around campus. Thanks to our amazing sponsor BUBBL'R! Go OT! 🎉

Come learn about Midwestern University's Occupational Therapy Program TOMORROW at the Virtual Career & Graduate Program hosted by San Francisco State University!

Join us virtually at this link: https://sfsu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/47571/student_preview?token=OI3S9XOTo04zp2OiGic_nMflfCJsg68NCrLxVlNZTxVMxmvZtbjerA

Event Information:
https://ethnicstudies.sfsu.edu/event/college-ethnic-studies-virtual-fair-0

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Bianca De Santos is completing her Level I Fieldwork at Mesa Community School District ✏️

The MWU Wellness Walk is this Wednesday April 10th from 12-1pm🚶☀️

This is a fun event to walk around campus and learn about different aspects of physical, emotional and psychological wellness from various programs! Come check out our OT table over lunch!

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Isabella Anuel is completing her Level II Fieldwork at Arcadia Therapy Services 🏠

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Jordan Bolde is completing her Level I Fieldwork at Roosevelt Elementary 📚

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Makayla Wirt is completing her Level II Fieldwork at Valleywise Heath Burn Center🏥

A few of our OT faculty are attending AOTA's Annual Conference this week in Florida! Dr. Christopher Trujillo, Dr. Tamara Turner, and Professor Ali de la Montaigne were joined by ArizOTA President, Heidi Carpenter at yesterday's ALC and ASAP meetings.

• Dr. Trujillo is presenting on the topic, "Utilizing the Evidence-Based Predictors of Postschool Success in OT with Children and Youth"

• Amanda Lind (OT II) is presenting her systematic review, "The Effects of Dolphin Assisted Therapy on The Social and Communication Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." We are so proud of her hard work on such an exciting topic!

American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA

Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (ArizOTA)

Last week our SOTA members had the chance to make birthday cards for children celebrating their birthday in the hospital 🧁

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Emily Enge will be completing her Level I Fieldwork at North Valley Pediatric Therapy🎨

Over the last two quarters our OT-2’s worked hard to prepare their Systematic Reviews. On February 9th, they were about to present their work with faculty, students, and OT practitioners in the community.

A Systematic Review is scholarly completion of studies to define and asses research on a topic. We're so proud of our OT-2s and all of their hard work!

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Olivia Taluc is completing her Level II Fieldwork School District 54 📚

Northern Arizona University, stop by our table at TODAY's NAU Spring Career & Graduate Fair to see if Occupational Therapy is the profession for you!

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements of Black healthcare professionals who continue to greatly impact and contribute to the healthcare community

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Devin Marispini will be completing his Level I Fieldwork SMART Pediatric Therapy, LLC 🎨

We hope everyone has a restful break!

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Katelyn Maranda is completing her Level II Fieldwork at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital 🎨

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Courtney Oswald will be completing her Level I Fieldwork at Desert Hand and Physical Therapy ✋🏻

Happy Valentine’s day 💌

Our students in the Biomechanics course completed an anatomy glove activity to review the musculature of the hand from Anatomy Softwear International Inc. 🤚🏼✍🏼

This will serve as a great review resource in the future as the students go through their coursework and enter the OT field!

The OT-Is had the opportunity to try out various wheelchairs, cushions and seating technology following their guest lecture on Wheelchair Seating🧑‍🦼

Thank you for the great presentation!
• Dan Mullins from Numotion
• Diane Johnson from the Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center

Here are some healthy school habits to implement into your daily routine! 📚

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays 💙

Our OT I’s helped spread some holiday joy earlier this month with children and their families who attended the Winter Wonderland event🎄❤️

We hope everyone enjoys their winter break ❄️🫶🏻