In the context of a growing need for occupational therapy practitioners and increasing public interest in the profession, Sacred Heart University's Occupational Therapy Department has made a commitment to creating an engaging, student-centered program, creating opportunities for our students to make a difference in people’s lives, where people are able to flourish, and participate in meaningful occupations across all contexts.
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at Sacred Heart University empowers and educates students through a values-based education, emphasizing a vision for occupational justice.
Sacred Heart faculty & students offer complimentary occupational therapy services for women in the greater Bridgeport community – including breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema screening for women who have undergone breast cancer treatment, as well as pelvic floor education and treatment for women with pelvic dysfunction.
Read more about the most recent events, faculty highlights and student stories from our OT community.
Clinical Associate Professor Sheelagh Schlegel told Robert Finizio, a reporter for SHU's student news show The Pulse, about her new study assessing how Sacred Heart's R-600 driving simulator might help patients who have experienced neurological illnesses rebuild confidence.
