CHCS - Perspectives - Summer/Fall 2014

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER–FALL 2014 32 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Tampa Students and faculty members attended the 94 th Annual Amer- ican Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference and Expo held April 3-6 in Baltimore, Maryland. During the sympo- sium, the following faculty members presented a short course en- titled “Vision to Fruition: Reflections on Applying the OT Model Curriculum to an Entry-Level Doctoral Program” about NSU’s O.T.D. program: • Ricardo Carrasco, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA Chair and Professor of Occupational Therapy • Sheila Longpré, M.O.T., OTR/L Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy • Mirtha Whaley, Ph.D., OTR/L Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy • Gustavo Reinoso, Ph.D., OTR/L Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Students attended educational and research sessions, explored career interests, networked with other students, professionals, and NSU alumni, spoke with the AOTA’s president, Ginny Stof- fel, Ph.D., OT, BCMH, FAOTA, and enjoyed the beautiful Bal- timore scenery. Pictured (from left) at the AOTA Conference are Amanda skillen, Kristin McMillen, staff sergeant Travis Mills, nikita Mathew, and Kim Yetman. O.T.D. Tampa Attends AOTA Student Conclave Students from NSU’s Entry-Level Doctor of Oc- cupational Therapy (O.T.D.) program—Annie “Ni” He-Strocchio, Kristin McMillen, and Kim Yetman—attended the 2013 American Occupa- tional Therapy Association/National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy national student conclave held November 15-16, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida. During the conference, they networked and attended workshops with students from all over the United States. The students re- ported that one of the distinct conclave activities involved mock interviews and resume critiques, which are helpful for those getting ready to embark on their professional careers. AOTA ANNUAL Conference and Expo SOTA Attends St. Leo University Spring Fling Representatives from the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) set up a table at the Spring Fling event at St. Leo University, spread awareness of NSU’s Entry-Level Doctor of Oc- cupational Therapy Program, and promoted Oc- cupational Therapy Month to the many St. Leo University undergraduate students that attended the event. Class of 2015 Completes Final Level I Fieldwork Class of 2015 students participated in their third and final Level I Fieldwork placement in physical disabilities throughout the month of April, work- ing in sites that varied geographically from Cony- ers, Georgia, to Van Nuys, California. Following are the sites that hosted NSU Tampa occupational therapy students: • Select Physical Therapy (Tampa North, Tampa Carrollwood, and Brandon Locations) • Broward Health North • Jupiter Medical Center • Martin Health System • Valley Presbyterian Hospital • Orlando Regional Medical Center • Northwest Medical Center • Northfield Hospital and Clinics • CORA Rehabilitation-Clearwater Clinic • Tampa General Hospital • Sovereign Rehab (Conyers, Georgia)