Why a Career in Occupational Therapy?
I knew at 15 years old that I wanted to be in OT. I think helping people do what they need to do and what is important to them is very rewarding - both for them and for me as an OT. There is nothing better than watching clients succeed. I am blessed to be part of this profession.
Developing an MSOT program that stands out.
We designed a program to uphold the integrity of occupational therapy education that also aimed to be flexible and affordable to meet the needs of today's learners. We truly embrace hybrid learning to provide the opportunity for those who perhaps wanted to join the OT profession but were unable to do so with the requirements of traditional face-to-face programs. Our program faculty are truly passionate about the profession and developing occupational therapy practitioners who make a difference in the lives of others.
Minard, C., Hickey, J., Davis, H. (2025). Nature-based health promotion: Enhancing mental well-being and quality of life in transitional living. SIS Practice Connections, Home & Community Health. https://hchsis.aota.org/hcsis-publications/
Elenko, B. & Minard, C. (2025, May). Answering the call: A pediatric mentoring program. SIS Practice Connections, Children and Youth. https://cysis.aota.org/sis-practice-connections/
Minard. C. (2024). Use of QR codes to enhance learning in a graduate-level clinical course. Journal of Formative Design in Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41686-024-00092-0
Stephenson, P., Minard, C., Suarez, M., Kaye, M. (2021, September). Adopting an evidence-informed approach for children and youth practice. OT Practice. https://www.aota.org/SEP21CE
Stephenson, P., Costello, P., Garfinkel, M., & Minard, C. (2021, April 6). What’s the scoop in children & youth? [Conference session]. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, online. https://event.crowdcompass.com/aotainspire2021/activity/LZuXKmcLJv
Garfinkel, M. & Minard, C. (2021). Supporting Occupational Balance in Children Using Everyday Technologies: The Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy. AOTA SIS Quarterly Practice Connections.
Doty, A., Minard, C., & Hutchison, D. (2019, October). Head, shoulders, knees & toes: A comprehensive look at developmentally appropriate gross motor and fine motor skills in preschool children. Presentation at Summit Education Initiative, Akron, Ohio.
Minard, C. & Hutchison, D. (2018, November). Head to toes: A holistic approach to writing readiness. Presentation at Summit Education Initiative, Akron, Ohio.
Minard, C. (2018, October). OT collaboration in a community-based preschool. Poster presentation at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association State Conference, Independence, Ohio.
Minard, C. (2017). The underutilization of occupational therapy in transdisciplinary early intervention services. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2017.1408441