The official page dedicated to Kean University Department of Occupational Therapy.
12/19/2025
This past week, some of our MS students were able to partake in EPIC’s (Extraordinary Parents of Incredible Kids) holiday party! It was a night filled with music, lights, dancing and there was even a very special announcement made… swipe to find out! ✨
12/17/2025
A HUGE congratulations to our 3rd year doctoral students who just completed their 14-week residency and recently disseminated their capstones! 🥳 Swipe to see what their capstone projects are all about and their experiences! ➡️
07/04/2023
Happy Independence Day! Celebrate your freedom and consider those who have yet to realize this country's promises of freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. https://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/884832594/video-frederick-douglass-descendants-read-his-fourth-of-july-speech
06/30/2023
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A statement from our co-president Dervain on the recent U.S Supreme Ruling
06/29/2023
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11/22/2022
Please join us in honoring Dr. Patrick Field as we celebrate his retirement next Wednesday, November 30th from 4:30-6:00 PM in the East Campus Graduate Lounge (Room 203). The event is open to all faculty, students, and alumni! There is no dress code, just bring yourself! You will also have the opportunity to take a look at our amazing OT Clinic! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
11/02/2022
The Kean University Department of Occupational Therapy would like to give a big thanks to Erin Verdon, MS, OTR/L and Franklin for coming in as guest lecturers to teach the adult rehab practice class about Neuro Re-Education and Animal Assisted Therapy. The class had a great time learning about how to work with people with neurological conditions!
10/07/2022
Last week during Adult Rehab Practice Seminar with Dr. Victor Michael Camacho, 2nd year MSOT students had the opportunity to conduct an occupational profile, as well as evaluate, design, and implement a client-centered intervention plan on a real-life case study. Jack underwent bilateral below the knee amputations in 2014 and re-enacted his early days in acute care after limb loss. His presence allowed students to practice skills such as monitoring vitals, assessing active range of motion (AROM), passive range of motion (PROM), strength, and assess basic ADL and functional mobility skills. In addition, students observed figure 8 ace wrapping and observed Jack don his prosthetics.
Jack's final inspiring words to the students were "You gave me more OT than I got back then because it was 0"
Thank you Jack for a great learning experience!
Congratulations to Dr. Molly Dunn, OTD for disseminating their residency project entitled, "Breaking the Silence: Development of a CEU Course on Elder Abuse for OT Practitioners." We are very proud of you!
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Ortiz, OTD for disseminating their residency project entitled, "Medicinal Cannabis and its Implications on Occupational Therapy Practice." We are very proud of you!