Misericordia Occupational Therapy Department

04/16/2026

💛💙Happy OT Month from MUOT! 💙💛

To celebrate all the amazing things OT has to offer, MSOTA is holding a Spirit Week starting on Monday April 20th.

Make sure to participate each day to show your spirit for the OT profession!

04/01/2026

Toy drive! Haleigh Merriman, a doctoral capstone student, will be collecting toys to send to a local children’s hospital to ensure children have access to play during their time in the hospital.

Toys will be collected from 4/6-4/15. If you want to donate toys, a box will be located in the OPT lobby. Items must be brand new for safety purposes. Toys collected can include:

Coloring supplies
Play doh
Arts and craft kits
Hot wheels/small cars
Dolls/action figures
Card games
Bubbles
Small lego kits
Books

Please consider donating to this good cause. Thank you!

03/31/2026

On St. Patrick’s Day ☘️, doctoral candidate Kaitlyn Dixon hosted a Professional Clothing
Pop Up on our Misericordia campus.

As part of her capstone project, Kaitlyn is advocating for
the establishment of Catherine’s Closet, a clothing closet focused on providing students with access to professional attire to support their academic journey and future success following graduation while promoting sustainability efforts.

The pop up event gave students the opportunity to receive free professional attire, generously donated by Misericordia faculty and staff members, as they prepared for the Career and Networking Fair hosted by the Insalaco Center for Professional Development and Leadership.

Kaitlyn continues to collaborate with members of the University in bringing Catherine’s Closet to life!

03/24/2026

Haleigh Merriman, OTS, is completing her doctoral capstone at Misericordia University to provide healthcare students, healthcare professionals, and parents of children with disabilities education on switch adapted toys.

Her project is teaching people how to adapt toys for children with disabilities. There will be 1.5-hour individual learning sessions on how to adapt a toy starting 3/24 and running until 4/15. Some of the toys you can adapt include:

🧸 Light up and musical stuffed animals
🫧 Bubble machines
🏁 Animal racing games

Upon completion, participants will have a working adapted toy that they can use with their child or children they work with. Attendees will receive an academic badge for their completion of this workshop.

To sign up, scan the QR code or click the link below and pick a time slot available. Once you sign up, a list of toys you can purchase to adapt will be sent to you. Swipe to see some examples of toys that can be adapted! If you have any questions or concerns, email merrimah@misericordia.edu.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABA92EA7F9C52-60202139-learn #/

03/21/2026

🏀 Get ready for MUOT Intervention Madness 🏀

A daily bracket challenge where your picks earn points and crown the ultimate occupational therapy intervention expert.

Competition runs from March 23–April 6 and is open to all MUOT students. Scan the QR code found in the OPT lobby each day to see the games, pick the “winning” intervention, and rack up points.

Brackets are available outside Dr. Jayne’s office — pick one up and return it there each day for scoring.

🗓️Dates: March 23–April 6, 2026

🎓Who can play: All MUOT students (special incentive for senior OT students)

❓How to play: Scan the QR code for each day’s games, choose the intervention you think will “win,” and submit your pick.

🏀Points & scoring: Each correct daily pick earns points toward the leaderboard. Return your daily bracket to Dr. Jayne’s office for scoring.

🚪 Where to get brackets: Pick up printed brackets outside Dr. Jayne’s office.

☑️Where to return brackets: Return filled in brackets to Dr. Jayne’s office each day for scoring.

See you in the brackets! 🏀

03/19/2026

🌟 Advance Your Career in Occupational Therapy — On Your Schedule! 🌟

Are you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), have a BS in a related health science field, or hold an associate degree and feel ready for the next step in your professional journey?

Or maybe you’re looking for a meaningful career change where you can make a real impact in people’s lives?

Misericordia University’s Weekend Format MS in Occupational Therapy Program is designed just for you.
✔️ Flexible weekend schedule
✔️ Supportive faculty
✔️ Pathways for those continuing their education or changing careers
✔️ A mission-driven program preparing compassionate, skilled occupational therapists

✨ Learn more at our next Virtual Open House!
📅 April 7 or May 5
⏰ 6:30–7:15 PM

🔗 Register today: https://www.misericordia.edu/occupational-therapy/occupational-therapy-virtual-open-house

Any questions, please contact the program director: Dr. Orley Templeton at 570-674-8154 or otempleton@misericordia.edu

Take the next step toward a rewarding future in occupational therapy. Your path forward starts here! 💙🧠👐

03/15/2026

We are on again tonight at 7! Join us.

✨ Master’s‑prepared OT and ready for more?
If you’re feeling the pull to elevate your practice, step into leadership, expand your impact, or ground your work in even stronger evidence‑based clinical reasoning… this is your moment.

Misericordia University’s Post‑Professional OTD was designed for OTs exactly like you—clinicians who want to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose while still honoring the demands of real life and real practice.

If you’re curious about how to take the next step in your professional evolution, check out the graphic below.
It has everything you need to get connected, get informed, and get inspired to pursue the next level of your OT journey. 💙💛

Your future patients—and your future self—will thank you.

03/13/2026

Weekend MSOT students have been busy creating intervention toolkits for the geriatric population.

Students design creative and low-cost activities to address performance skills and client factors.

This week’s challenge: showcase your creative activity for promoting fine motor coordination.

03/12/2026

🌍✨ Learning Beyond Borders at MU OT ✨🌍

This February, Misericordia University OT students had the opportunity to learn alongside four senior Occupational Therapists from Guyana during a two‑week study tour on campus.

Through classroom discussions, clinical observations, and hands‑on lab simulations, our visitors explored a wide range of practice areas, including orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and burn care—all grounded in evidence‑based practice.

Experiences like this enrich our learning community, offering students a global perspective on occupational therapy and reminding us how shared knowledge strengthens the profession worldwide. 🌎🤝

03/08/2026

JOIN ME AT 7PM!

✨ Master’s‑prepared OT and ready for more?
If you’re feeling the pull to elevate your practice, step into leadership, expand your impact, or ground your work in even stronger evidence‑based clinical reasoning… this is your moment.

Misericordia University’s Post‑Professional OTD was designed for OTs exactly like you—clinicians who want to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose while still honoring the demands of real life and real practice.

If you’re curious about how to take the next step in your professional evolution, check out the graphic below.
It has everything you need to get connected, get informed, and get inspired to pursue the next level of your OT journey. 💙💛

Your future patients—and your future self—will thank you.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women in the field of OT! 💐

The OT profession in the United States is made up of approximately 90-95% women! While we would love to see more male OT practitioners, it’s amazing what a female-dominated profession has been able to do for individuals, groups and populations over our 100+ year history!

Celebrate all the awesome women in your lives today and everyday.

03/03/2026

✨ Master’s‑prepared OT and ready for more?
If you’re feeling the pull to elevate your practice, step into leadership, expand your impact, or ground your work in even stronger evidence‑based clinical reasoning… this is your moment.

Misericordia University’s Post‑Professional OTD was designed for OTs exactly like you—clinicians who want to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose while still honoring the demands of real life and real practice.

If you’re curious about how to take the next step in your professional evolution, check out the graphic below.
It has everything you need to get connected, get informed, and get inspired to pursue the next level of your OT journey. 💙💛

Your future patients—and your future self—will thank you.