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Dr. Lisa Simmons

Director of Master of Occupational Therapy

Programs

Courses Taught

OTA 100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
OTA 120 Functional Movement and Occupational Performance
OTA 130 Analysis and Performance of Occupations Across the Lifespan
OTA 236 Interventions and Tools in Behavioral Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation
OTA 240 Occupational Performance II
OTA 294 NBCOT Preparation Course
EXSC 320 Motor Learning

Education

  • B.S., Occupational Therapy, Tuskegee University
  • M.S., Management with a Healthcare Concentration, University of Maryland University College
  • OTD, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Interests

  • Psychosocial/Behavioral Rehabilitation
  • Healthcare Advocacy and Policy

Select Works Published

  • Presentation: Successful Use of Group Interview for Fellow Selection
    Simmons, L., 2019 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference, 2019

Philosophy

As an educator, I believe it is essential to maximize the potential of all students through the use of multiple instructional techniques, technologies, and support systems. I strongly believe in student-centered instruction by using connectivist and constructivist andragogies to help students make connections and build on prior knowledge and experience. Through a strategic mix of assigned readings, lectures, lab activities, and community-based experiences, I believe students can become competent, skilled, and confident professionals prepared to work as generalists in various clinical practice settings. I believe to be a good educator, one must be willing to be a continuous learner. Through the scholarship of teaching and learning, I will continue to grow personally and support faculty in achieving their goals.