Course Title: Occupational Therapists as providers in post secondary settings: Navigating this emerging area of practice- and what we have already in place.
Event Description:
Occupational therapists are exploring the breadth of what we can do more than ever. Some of us are born innovators, others just want a change and the ability to add some creativity, and some just want to get away from models that are designed around payor structures. This presentation explores the current state of college campus practice (not teaching) in post secondary settings, an overview of research and practice, and priority areas of opportunity where collaboration is being actively sought. You may be surprised at how much work has already been done and what is needed to better establish this area of practice moving forward.
Date of Event: March 18th, 2026
Time: 6:00PM- 7:00PM
Format: Presentation via Zoom
Speaker's Bio:
Jeanne Eichler, Ed.D, OTR/L, MT is both an educator and practitioner with strong clinical experience as an occupational therapist across the lifespan and in multiple settings. As co-founder of the OT-U International Collaborative, she has been an advocate, mentor, and champion for the intentional development of the role of occupational therapist as a clinical provider in post-secondary settings. She is currently an Associate Professor and the Director of OTD Admission at Augustana University and has her own private practice, OT on Campus.
Level of Content: Intermediate
Practice Area: Children and youth, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation & Disability
Target Audience: All
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Articulate at least three current roles that occupational therapists play as providers in post secondary settings
2. Discuss important considerations for fieldwork and capstone experiences in post secondary saettings
3. Identify areas of opportunity for practice in their own communities
4. Discuss licensure requirements and defining practice parameters depending on state defined scope of practice
5. Explore current research and important journal articles that define current practice.
Contact Hours: 1
Fee: Free for MOTA Members, $30 for Non-MOTA Members
