Saint Francis University Master of Occupational Therapy Program

08/24/2026

Dr. Hudkins got to catch the OT freshman right at the end of their first day in OT102! Everyone had a good, but busy, first day.
Keep an eye out toward the end of the week as we check back in for an update with this group.

08/24/2026

And we’re off!!
Fall I semester started with….cookies! Dr. Miller (and wife) treated his Musculoskeletal class with some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and then they jumped right into lecture and lab. Students learned and practiced some basic pain and edema management skills- interviewing about pain, retrograde massage, compression.

08/24/2026

🗣️ Calling All SFU MOT Alumni!

We're looking for Occupational Therapy alumni to join us on campus during Mentorship Week on Friday, October 16th and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of practitioners.

As part of our Alumni Mentorship Program, participants will have the opportunity to connect with small groups of MOT students and share:
*Real-world experiences transitioning from school to practice
*Insights on navigating early career challenges and successes
*Guidance on career planning, clinical skill development, and professional networking

Your experiences, lessons learned, and advice can inspire, encourage, and shape the future of our current students!

Whether it's been a few months or several years, we'd love to have you back on campus! This would be a great way to start Homecoming Weekend (https://www.francis.edu/homecoming)!

If you're interested in participating, please click the link and complete the survey SFU Mentorship Week - MOT Alumni Session – Fill out form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/26MGrRFL53)

08/24/2026

Happy 2026-2027 Academic Year!
We’re excited to see all of your successes and accomplishments this year!

08/23/2026

08/18/2026

Things are getting real- some of our OTs are already on campus for band (majorettes and color guard too)camp!

08/17/2026

This group is soooo ready to dive into fieldwork rotations!
We’re so excited to see each student put their classroom and lab knowledge and experiences into practice.
Stay tuned to our social media for weekly fieldwork highlights from this group. They’re surely going to do great things!

08/06/2026

Summer I students recently finished up their first level I fieldwork at a variety of camps. We’ll be sharing some of their adventures this week.
First, check out this story about Sensational Endeavors, a day camp where Ryn completed his level I rotation (photos used with permission).

https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/penn-state-altoona-hosts-camp-for-children-with-autism/

07/12/2026

Progress in PA!

🎉 A Historic Win for Occupational Therapy in Pennsylvania! 🎉

Today we celebrate the passage of PA House Bill 482, legislation authorizing Pennsylvania to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. This is a tremendous step forward for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and the individuals and families we serve across the Commonwealth. 

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association members for their tireless advocacy, leadership, and commitment throughout this process. Your dedication to advancing the profession and improving access to occupational therapy services has helped make this milestone possible.

This achievement reflects the power of collective advocacy and what can happen when professionals come together to champion meaningful change.

👏 Thank you to the legislators, advocates, practitioners, educators, students, and supporters who worked to move this legislation forward. Now, we look forward to seeing HB 482 signed into law and to the opportunities it will create for the OT profession and the communities we serve.