Explore occupational therapy resources and information at Stanbridge University, with insights into OT education and programs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students of Stanbridge College recently donated over $1700 to the Special Olympics Southern California. The OTA students hosted several fundraisers to support the non-profit and promote occupational therapy to the public and student body at Stanbridge College. On their own initiative, the OTA students worked together and hosted a bake sale, […]
Stanbridge College was recently granted full accreditation status for its Associate of Occupational Science of Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Stanbridge College completed its accreditation team visit in April 2012 with zero findings, seven commendations and two recommendations. The full accreditation status was granted to Stanbridge […]
On March 22nd, Stanbridge College welcomed the smiling faces of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from Project Hope School and provided them with a campus tour of its Healthcare and Information Technology programs. The students, the majority of whom live in temporary housing and homeless shelters in Orange County, are members of the College […]
Stanbridge College REACH is continuing its support of the Special Olympics Southern California by gathering volunteers for the 2012 Summer Games June 9th and 10th. In 2011, over 1,100 athletes competed in the Summer Games in six different competitions including athletics (track and field), aquatics, basketball, bocce, golf, and gymnastics. Hearing the roar of the […]
Occupational Therapy Assistant students of Stanbridge College are hosting three fundraisers for Occupational Therapy Awareness starting Monday April 23rd. All proceeds from these fundraisers will go to support the Special Olympics Southern California – a nonprofit organization that uses sports training and competition to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and […]
Generally traveling and vacations are meant to help people avoid stress from work, home or school commitments, but many times it ends up doing the opposite. The America Occupational Therapy Association has provided several tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling to help reduce stress and avoid strain or pain. Some of the major […]
Going to the movies for most families is a fun experience. Dark theatres, bright and 3D screens and HD sounds fill the up the room to make it feel like the audience is in the story. But for families with children who have disabilities including autism or sensory processing disorders, this experience could be very […]
In the healthcare industry, partnerships between allied health professionals are often beneficial for patient care. According to an article in NursingTimes.net, nurses and occupational therapists can work together to provide quality end of life care. Because OTs are trained in assessment, coordination and advanced care planning, they are able to assist nurses who are responsible […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people stress about the pain and hassle of shopping, long lines and crowded parking structures. If you are one of the few who choose to not make life easier by shopping online, then the American Occupational Therapy Association has several tips for those brave brick and mortar shoppers to […]
After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]