Widener Institute for Occupational Therapy Education

Widener Institute for Occupational Therapy Education

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06/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿง  Big accomplishment unlocked! ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽ‰

Our OTII students are now officially **Certified Youth Mental Health First Aiders**! ๐Ÿ’™

Through this training, they have gained the skills to recognize, support, and respond to young people experiencing mental health challenges and crises. As future occupational therapists, they are committed to promoting mental health, well-being, inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿง โœจ

05/16/2026

Did you know Widener University offers a 3+3 Pathway Program? Students complete their senior year of undergrad while simultaneously starting their first year of graduate OT school ๐Ÿ™Œ
These future occupational therapists are officially bachelorโ€™s graduates and already one step closer to earning their doctorate! Hard work, dedication, and chasing dreams early ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”ฅ

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the Widener University Institute for Occupational Therapy Education Class of 2026๐ŸŽ‰. From long nights studying to fieldwork, friendships, laughter, and growth, this cohort has worked tirelessly to get here.
The future of OT is bright, and we couldnโ€™t be more proud of these future occupational therapists ๐Ÿ’™โœจ
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05/13/2026

Our first-year (rising second-year) OT student, Isabel, is proving that you can be a graduate student AND a student-athlete! Balancing grad school, studying, training, and competition isnโ€™t easy, but with hard work, dedication, and passion, itโ€™s possible.
So proud of the commitment, discipline, and perseverance shown both on the field and in the OT program ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

05/08/2026

So proud of the Widener University Institute for Occupational Therapy Education Class of 2026 for showcasing their hard work, passion, and innovation at the Graduate Student Research Symposium and OT Doctoral Capstone Symposium!
Your dedication to advancing occupational therapy and making a difference in the lives of others truly shines. The future of OT is bright because of you ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

05/05/2026

Last moments together before Level IIโ€ฆ ๐Ÿฅนโœจ
From classmates to future clinicians, the support, the growth, and the memories donโ€™t stop here. ๐Ÿ’™
Good luck to our 2nd year OT students as they step into Level II Fieldwork, youโ€™ve got this! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฉบ

Photos from Widener Institute for Occupational Therapy Education's post 05/03/2026

First-year OT students got hands-on with a spaghetti tower challenge ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๏ธ
What seems simple reveals so muchโ€”communication, frustration tolerance, problem-solving, and flexible thinking.
In mental health OT practice, activities like this help us observe how psychiatric symptoms can impact group participation and daily functioning.
Learning through doing ๐Ÿ’ก

04/28/2026

5 OT students โœจ (1st & 2nd years) had an incredible opportunity to attend the AOTA Conference in Anaheim, CA! ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ
They proudly represented Widener University OT & the Pro Bono Network, learning, networking, and growing as future clinicians ๐Ÿ’™
Grateful for the experience, the connections, and the inspiration to make a difference! ๐Ÿ™Œ

04/25/2026

OT students out in the community ๐Ÿ’™
They visited 5 Delaware County senior centers: Chester, Good Neighbor (Sharon Hill), Upper Darby, Friendship Circle (Lansdowne), and Schoolhouse (Folsom), sharing knowledge and making meaningful connections!
Topics covered:
โœ”๏ธ Fall prevention
โœ”๏ธ Rest & sleep safety
โœ”๏ธ Living with adaptive equipment
โœ”๏ธ Body mechanics
โœ”๏ธ Economics & daily decision-making
โœ”๏ธ Energy conservation
Real conversations. Real impact. This is what OT looks like in action ๐Ÿ™Œ

04/18/2026

Our 2nd year OT students are getting hands-on with lines & tubes in the lab, building confidence and skills for the ICU! ๐Ÿฅ

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1 University Place, Academic Center North
Chester, PA
19003