“Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest™” April is National Occupational Therapy Month—during the month of April University of Florida occupational therapy students and UF Health OT clinicians take the opportunity to showcase the distinct value of our profession. Community occupational therapy practitioners and University of Florida OT students…
Rebecca Piazza, OTR/L was awarded the University of Florida, Department of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educator of the Year. Becky was nominated for her dedication to the education of our fieldwork students and her excellent contributions to the Masters in Occupational Therapy program. Becky is the Clinical Coordinator at UF…
The Department of Occupational Therapy and students from the Masters in Occupational Therapy Program offer CarFit, a free national program, each fall. CarFit is designed to help mature drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their vehicles. Trained occupational therapy students lead drivers through a 12-point checklist with their…
Over forty UF Masters in Occupational Therapy students attended the annual Student Conclave. This conference is jointly sponsored by the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Held in Jacksonville this year the conference provided professional development activities that explore the roles…
The University of Florida department of occupational therapy will offer CarFit, a free national program, on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center, 5701 N.W. 34th St. in Gainesville. CarFit is designed to help mature drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their…
