Tag: Occupational Therapy

Stanbridge College Celebrates World Occupational Therapy Day for OTA Program

Stanbridge College Celebrates World Occupational Therapy Day for OTA Program

Stanbridge College is pleased to recognize all of the students, instructors and staff in our Occupational Therapy Assistance program on World Occupational Therapy Day. On this day, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) honors occupational therapists and promotes awareness of the impact that occupational therapy has on our everyday lives. According to the American […]

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Occupational Therapy Tips on Parenting for Busy Parents

Occupational Therapy Tips on Parenting for Busy Parents

As families become busy with school, work, extracurricular activities, social gatherings and other commitments, parents may feel as though they are not paying enough attention to their children throughout the day. According to the American Association of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapists are trained in child development including physical, mental, emotional and behavioral management. To help […]

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Nursing and Non-Medical Volunteers Needed at the Orange County Free Medical Clinic

Nursing and Non-Medical Volunteers Needed at the Orange County Free Medical Clinic

Stanbridge College encourages you to volunteer for the Orange County Free Medical Clinic on Saturday, October 29th to help those without access to basic healthcare services. The Orange County Free Medical Clinic is hosted by Mariners Outreach. They are looking for both medical and non-medical volunteers to help provide care for those in need in […]

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ADHD Children Learn through Play

ADHD Children Learn through Play

Playtime is generally a time in which children learn to socially interact with others. Kids pick up on social cues that show them how to control their behavior. But for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these cues are not easily learned or understood causing difficulty in creating friendships. A recent study from Occupational […]

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New Occupational Therapy Study: Brain Injury Patients Improve Memory with Apps and Smartphones

New Occupational Therapy Study: Brain Injury Patients Improve Memory with Apps and Smartphones

According to a new study in Australia, occupational therapists have found that portable touch-screen technology via smartphones and etablets is able to help patients with traumatic brain injuries remember daily tasks better than writing down notes in diaries. Researchers believed this was due to a more comfortable or “hip” feeling of using technology in addition […]

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Occupational Therapists Advocate for Good Posture

Occupational Therapists Advocate for Good Posture

While you are reading this article you are most likely slouching in a chair or bending your neck down. Most of the time, we do not notice when we have bad posture or slouch. Because of our increased use of technological devices to recieve information, occupational therapists are stressing the importance of practicing good posture. This, they feel, will […]

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The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Stroke Survivors

The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Stroke Survivors

For survivors of strokes and their families, the road to recovery can be a rocky and emotionally draining path. But according to the American Occupational Therapy Association, if stroke survivors can incorporate occupational therapy into their recovery program, the survivor and caregivers can live a happier and fuller life. According to the article, “Research shows […]

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Going Back to School: OT School Tips for Parents

Going Back to School: OT School Tips for Parents

As the school year starts up, children are faced with another year of books, teachers and homework. Parents, on the other hand, deal with ensuring academic success and social participation for their children in addition to helping with science fairs, book reports and math problems. Because Occupational Therapy can help students with and without disabilities […]

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Stanbridge College Raises Over $1,450 for Convoy of Hope and the town of Joplin, MO

Stanbridge College Raises Over $1,450 for Convoy of Hope and the town of Joplin, MO

Stanbridge College students, faculty and staff raised over $1,450 for Convoy of Hope and disaster relief for the town of Joplin, Missouri. Stanbridge College holds quarterly Favorite Charity contests in which students, staff and faculty submit and vote on non-profit organizations to help local and global communities. This quarter, Stanbridge College chose to raise funds […]

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Stanbridge College hosts Allied Health and Vocational Nursing Career Fair

Stanbridge College hosts Allied Health and Vocational Nursing Career Fair

On June 7, 2011 Stanbridge College hosted their biannual Allied Health and Vocational Nursing Career Fair. Stanbridge College’s Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy students were able to network with over 30 southern California health care organizations. The students were able to explore new career opportunities and gather advice on what employers are looking for in […]

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