Occupational Therapy

Advancing Education and Practice

2017 Fall Conference

Sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas
Department of Occupational Therapy

Friday, October 6, 2017

September 14, 2017

Successful Open House!

The OT Dept. hosted a successful Open House today for interested students!

September 7, 2017

Value of Self-Reflection!

Class of 2020: Learning the value of self-reflection by making creative and individualized name tags!

August 31, 2017

EARN Contact Hours at UCA’s OT Fall Conference!

Where will you spend your continuing education hours this Centennial? Don’t miss the celebration at the UCA OT Fall Conference Oct. 6th and earn 6 contact hours!

August 31, 2017

OT Centennial article by alumna, Angela Bernard!

Written by UCA OT Alumna, Angela Bernard (Angela OT Page) and published by AOTA in celebration of how OT changes people’s lives. Worth the read! Way to go Angela!

http://www.otcentennial.org/article/not-only-did-you-fix-my-hand-you-changed-my-life-client-story

August 30, 2017

Congratulations Dr. Tina Mankey!

Tina A. Mankey, Ed.D, OTR/L was invited to present, The Role of Occupational Therapy in Post-Secondary Transition, at the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Transition Counselor Training: Building Our Bridge to Success. The conference was held on August 24-25, 2017 at the 4-H Center in Ferndale, AR.

August 21, 2017

Neighborhood Block Party at Camp Aldersgate

On Saturday August 19, 2017, 7 energetic occupational therapy students and 1 pre-occupational therapy student joined Mrs. Saviers at the Arkansas Down Syndrome Association’s 3rd annual Neighborhood Block Party at Camp Aldersgate. The students actively engaged approximately 150 kids, adults, families, and community members in a variety of games, selfies, face painting, bubbles, coloring, merry-go-round rides, and snow cones! Way to represent OT and UCA!

August 21, 2017

Enjoying the Solar Eclipse

UCA OT Faculty & Students enjoying the solar eclipse! What a great way to spend the first day of orientation to OTD school!

August 21, 2017

Congratulations Graduates – Class of 2017!

On August 11th, 2017 we graduated 48 new occupational therapists! Congratulations and well wishes on your many journeys ahead! We look forward to hearing of your many great accomplishments.

 

August 12, 2017

UCA OT Fall Conference welcomes Dr. Kenneth Ottenbacher

Friday, October 6

Join us for the UCA OT Fall Conference where you will not want to miss The Marian Ross Lectureship presented by Dr. Kenneth Ottenbacher! We are honored to ‘welcome home’ a true leader in the profession. Read his bio below then click here to register!

Recognized as one of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s most 100 Influential People in Occupational Therapy in 2017, Dr. Ottenbacher has significantly advanced the science of occupational therapy. His research focus is rehabilitation outcomes, with an emphasis on the assessment of change in functional status, disability, frailty, and minority health in older adults. Dr. Ottenbacher’s recent research has focused on system outcomes such as hospital readmission and discharge destination following post-acute care. He is an expert in methodological and data analysis issues related to clinical and population research, has been awarded substantial funding throughout his career, has more than 300 refereed publications, and has participated in the development of three graduate programs. Dr. Ottenbacher is currently working for University Texas Medical Branch Health as the Russell Shearn Moody Distinguished Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation, Professor and the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Director for the Center for Recovery, Physical Activity, and Nutrition. Dr. Ottenbacher was an inaugural graduate of the University of Central Arkansas Occupational Therapy program under the mentorship of Mrs. Marion Ross. His lecture, celebrating OT’s Centennial, will highlight the profession’s history and how the influence of Marian Ross and the University of Central Arkansas has shaped his career.

August 3, 2017

3D Video Mapping, Music Composition, and Little Rock Nine Workships

In a collaboration with the College of Fine Arts and Communication, faculty and students from the Department of Occupational Therapy served as accessibility coordinators and assistants for the event “Imagine if Buildings Could Talk” to ensure inclusiveness for all.

August 1, 2017

OT Students in the News!

Students from occupational therapy provide opportunities for art at Conway Human Development Center.  Please see the link to the Log Cabin Democrat below:
http://thecabin.net/local/news/education/2017-07-28/art-program-chdc-gives-residents-creative-avenue#.WX5I8sPNHKQ

July 31, 2017

OT Class of 2018 Present Research Results!

 

July 28, 2017

More from the ARC Arkansas Performing Arts Camp!

How many people can you fit into a closet!?

Arc Arkansas, in partnership with UCA OT Department, presented the “Book of Wonders” Friday, July 28th!! The performance was held in Arkansas Hall on Henderson State University campus. It did not disappoint.

It started with a thread of an idea and was knit into a fabulous show including dance, drama, video, set design, and costuming!!! The performers came from Arkansas, Texas, and California!!

July 12, 2017

OT Department utilizes the Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation!

On July 5, occupational therapy students in the Formative Competency course took advantage of the Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation by running two client simulations in preparation for the final competency exams. Students were able to get hands-on experience while applying their knowledge and skills in interviewing, assessing, making clinical observations, therapeutic use of self, debriefing, and much more with simulations related to Human Development and Psyschological Disorders. The students and the Department of OT would like to thank our clients who spent the day with us teaching – Ian Rowe and Mrs. Leslie Sims! Also, a big thanks to Jacob Baker (simulation center manager) for his hard work in getting us set-up!

 

 

 

August 25, 2017

Congratulations Dr. Jennifer Moore!

Dr. Jennifer Moore has been invited to serve on the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators for the American Occupational Therapy Association for 2018-2021 term.

August 1, 2017

Dr. Rowe’s Manuscript Accepted!

Dr. Rowe’s manuscript “Task Oriented Training and Evaluation at Home (TOTE Home)” was accepted to OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health.

July 17, 2017

Congratulations Dr. Rowe!

Dr. Rowe has been selected to be an editorial board member of both the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Open Access journal, and the Journal of Neurology Forecast.

July 17, 2017

Dr. Rowe and Colleagues from the CHBS Present at the ASHA Conference

Evaluating Interprofessional Education on Swallowing & Feeding. Paramby, T., Rowe, V., Roofe, N., Jones, L., and Kubinski, K. Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, November 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California..

June 30, 2017

Dr. Jennifer Moore Presents

Moore, J.A. (2017, June).   How engagement in a performing arts program creates therapeutic success.  Invited presentation at the North Carolina START Conference, Asheville, NC.

June 23, 2017

OT Faculty and Students volunteer through UCA Bears for CARE Program

OT faculty, Mrs. Brittany Saviers and Dr. LaVona Traywick, along with OT student volunteers hosted the third respite care event through the UCA Bears for CARE program!  Ms. Amanda Beaver, clinical instructor in Nursing volunteered as the nurse for the day.  Children in attendance had a fun time playing outdoor and indoor games, seeing a show at the Griffin Planetarium, and working on craft projects.  UCA Bears for CARE strives to provide a time of leisure for special needs families and a time of excitement and fun for children with special health care needs and their siblings.

June 9, 2017

Congratulations Dr. LeQuieu! She has just been accepted to AOTA’s Academic Leadership Institute!

The AOTA Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) is designed to develop academic leaders across all levels of occupational therapy education programs. The Institute will provide active learning opportunities, mentorship experiences, and network activities to engage occupational therapy faculty members seeking to advance their skills and knowledge in academic leadership.  Based on principles of adult learning, the program will be designed to insure that learners set the pace and customize their activities as they develop their skills to solve complex academic related problems.

The overall goal of the program is to develop an ongoing cadre of individuals who have a defined skill set that prepares them for leadership positions in academic institutions.  Participants will engage in active learning, including mastering self-directed, self-initiated asynchronous and synchronous materials, participating in mentoring meetings, and completing relevant readings and learning exercises that are individualized to their needs. The Academic Leadership Institute will be delivered by recognized experts in occupational therapy education.

June 2, 2017

Acting Creates Therapeutic Success (in the Rock) performs at the Argenta Community Theater

ACTS in the Rock presents –   AEDD Tours:  Destinations of Your Dreams!  Our students, faculty, and staff worked with performers from Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled.  Volunteers:  Morganne Gillespie, Scarlett Warren, Mallory Halverson, Kyle Jones, Andree Muldoon, and Lynn Baker.  AEDD Tours is taking a group of eager summer vacationers to enjoy the sunny state of Florida!  The tour guide promises a variety of activities from surfing the beautiful waters off Destin beach, catching a roller coaster at Disney World, hunting the elusive giant alligator, and fulfilling the fantasy of playing basketball for the Miami Heat.  Tourists reach their destinations by traveling on a beautiful bus equipped with its own DJ keeping the passengers in a festive mood!  Who would dream of missing this trip?   Directors:  Jennifer Moore and Brittany Saviers.

June 2, 2017

Dr. Rowe presents “Dr. Joe Black Lecture”

Being an Interdisciplinary Professional: What is it and what does it look like?. Rowe, V.T. Dr Joe Black Lecture Award presenter at the 2017 Rehab Essentials, Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
PT 657: Professionalism – The Doctoring Profession weekend seminar. University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, May 21, 2017.

May 18, 2017

Congratulations Dr. Paschal: IPE Manuscript Accepted in the JOTE

Arvin, M. K., George-Paschal, L.A., Pitonyak, J.A., & Dunbar, S. (2017). Interprofessional education: Theoretical and practical considerations for occupational therapy Educators. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.

May 16, 2017

Congratulations to Dr.s Tina Mankey and Lorrie George-Paschal on their promotion to Professor!

May 16, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Tracey Zeiner on earning her doctorate!

May 15, 2017

Abstract Accepted

Dr. Rowe is part of an interprofessional group of scholars whose abstract was accepted for CAB VI 2017 to be held in Alberta, Canada! Title: Peer Teaching During an Interprofessional Simulation Experience.

May 1, 2017

Juvenile Drug Court

The Log Cabin Democrat posted an [Online] article about Judge Braswell and the Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court.  They quote him sharing about the Court and all of the resources.  He made very positive remarks about the UCA OT Mentoring Program!

May 1, 2017

“Head Cases” – Neuro Presentations

Students re-enacted stories of brain injury from Michael Paul Mason’s book “Head Cases” in their Applied Neuroscience class. The students did a great job of bringing the stories to life! They gained great insights about the common themes of change for the person, their families, the need for insurance, intervention for longer than the initial 4 week period after the injury, acceptances and of course, adaptation! They all did a great job!!

 

April 24, 2017

Honoring OT Month!

In honor of OT month, the class of 2018 wore their favorite OT shirt! Way to go!

 

April 19, 2017

Class of ’99 with Dr. Jennifer Moore
(UCA Downtown – OT Centennial Celebration)

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Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Program with Candidacy Status)

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

 

 

Updated 3.10.2017