Profile for Erin McCann

Erin McCann, Health Professions, received the award for Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary University. Dr. McCann's capstone studies were focused on the use of simulation for building clinical reasoning skills in occupational therapy students, which she has incorporated into her courses and will continue to be used in the Occupational Therapy curriculum. Congratulations Dr. McCann!

Angela Benfield, Erin McCann and Laura Schaffer, all Health Professions, served as faculty instructors for the Occupational Therapy program's on-campus adult and pediatric clinics, offering community service and giving our students excellent hands-on learning opportunities to prepare them for fieldwork experiences. Each spring, the OT Program hosts these clinics weekly for community volunteers who are looking to improve physical or cognitive performance following illness or injury. This experience gives students the opportunity to practice hands-on application of skills learned throughout the program as well as effective communication strategies. Students are supervised by licensed instructors and community clinicians during these clinics. These clinic courses are one of the most anticipated parts of our curriculum and serve to improve competence and confidence of the students while providing a service to the community.