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An occupational therapy assistant plays an essential role in helping patients achieve independence and improve the quality of everyday life. Working directly with patients, the occupational therapy assistant is often part of a larger patient care team. Understanding the therapist’s work environment, licensing requirements, and educational programs is the first step to determining if this career is right for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for occupational therapy assistants and aides is $59,200 with a job growth outlook of 31%. This fast-growing career might

Overview St Andrews is proud to announce its new Bachelor of Science Nursing program. The Pre-licensure BSN option is 4 years in length and occurs in two stages. The first stage requires students to take 49 semester/credit hours of lower-division work (liberal arts and nursing prerequisites). Some of these lower division semester/credit hours can be taken at any regionally accredited college or university but the student is also required to take St Andrews General Education (SAGE) courses which are only offered at SAU. The second phase is comprised of 68

So, you have a family member that’s a nurse, or you have watched a television show that sparked your passion to becoming a nurse? That’s great and yes, nursing is a great field to pursue but, the reality is not everyone is meant to be a Registered nurse (RN)! The journey to becoming a RN is hard work and working as a RN is equally hard work. Anyone hoping to pursue the pathway to becoming a nurse must realize that there is a great amount of energy and time commitment

Rachelle Lydell, MSOT, OTR/L and SAU BSOTA Program director was pleased to announce the publication of an article in which she coauthored with faculty from University of Missouri – Columbia School of Health Professions Department of Occupational Therapy. The article describes and reinforces the concept of bagless therapy and the use of the coaching interaction style in lieu of a toy bag within an early intervention setting. It includes a case example as an illustration of the effectiveness of empowering the family by promoting occupational performance, utilizing materials the family

IDS 290 – Black Lives Matter: An Open Conversation (Wednesdays @ 7 PM over Zoom) is open to all students and community members at no charge. Students should contact their advisors to enroll. Community members interested in auditing the course should complete this inquiry form: https://www.sa.edu/ids-290-black-lives-matter-interest-form/   **The course has a limited number of spots available, and will enroll on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity comprise one of the aspirational pillars of AOTA’s Vision 2025 and are essential elements of the occupational therapy profession. As occupational therapy clinicians, our foundational pillars of care are rooted in the differences and similarities of each of our clients so that we can create a welcoming and inclusive environment and support the patient’s experience of connection and belonging. I am pleased to share with you AOTA Statement on Justice and Systemic Racism which was released on 5/31/2020 in response to the current events that have