EHOVE/Lorain Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

05/16/2026

goodbye and fair well from cohort 14! It’s been an amazing 2 years!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Cohort 15 students who participated in the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) Hill Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Advocacy for our professional is critical and challenging. Under the guidance of the OOTA President, Christie Tuttle, students spoke with legislators regarding the importance of occupational therapy. We are impressed by their leadership and are excited for the future of our profession with them in it. Thank you for representing our program so well!

05/09/2026

Cohort 15 wrapped up our Pediatric semester by celebrating OT month with a potluck, and doing final presentations in Neuromuscular Applications! 💪🏼🫧🧩🩵

05/08/2026

last week for Cohort 14! graduation next week

05/01/2026

As Occupational Therapy Month draws to a close, we are pleased to share several notable achievements within our Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our faculty and the continued strength of our program.

Please join us in recognizing the following:

•Dr. Teri LaGuardia has been awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor, acknowledging her sustained contributions to teaching, scholarship, and service.
•Amee Koehler has earned her Master’s degree and, in recognition of her professional growth and commitment to the program, has been granted tenure and promoted to Assistant Professor.
•Following the successful completion of a comprehensive program self-study and an on-site evaluation, our OTA program has been granted Accreditation Status for a ten-year period by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. This outcome reflects the program’s adherence to rigorous national standards and its ongoing commitment to educational excellence.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our colleagues, students, and community partners for their continued support over the past year. Your contributions have been instrumental in achieving these milestones.

04/28/2026

A standing activity to do with your patients is to play connect 4 out of plates and Velcro!

04/28/2026

Whether you are a clinician or a student, these webinars are worth attending.

As OT Month wraps up, we have been thinking about how the profession continues to grow and how OTs and OTAs continue to grow within it.

This week, Aspire OT is offering two live webinars to celebrate and support you as an OT, OTA, or a student.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰: 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
A look at occupational therapy beyond traditional settings, including community-based work and public health. https://www.rfr.bz/fc2f8b7

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗧? 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵
A free webinar focused on something many of us have experienced. Explaining what OT is in a way others understand. https://www.rfr.bz/f01c92a

Both start at 8 pm (Eastern) and are AOTA Approved CEs.

Come enjoy CEs that are practical and grounded in everyday practice.

If either of these conversations feels relevant to you right now, you are welcome to join us.

04/20/2026

A great way to incorporate therapy sessions is by taking your patients outside!

04/17/2026

Cohort 15 loves working on handwriting and fine motor skills! 💙✍🏼

04/15/2026

Did you know that OTA’s can do ultrasounds? Yes they can! During therapy sessions it can be used to reduce pain and decrease inflammation!