University of Southern Indiana

	Susan G. Ahmad, MS, OTR/L Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Assistant Professor
Office:	Health Professions Center, Room 2048
Phone:	812-465-1178
eMail:	sahmad@usi.edu

Courses Taught

• OT 151 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• OTA 241 Occupational Performance Components I
• OTA 242 Occupational Performance Components II
• OTA 343 Occupational Performance Areas I
• OTA 344  Occupational Performance Areas II

Professional Activities

• Member of AOTA
• Member of IOTA
• Former Accreditation evaluator for Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) (for 2000-2006)
• Conductor of occupational therapy assistant national certification examination preparation seminars

Education

• MS, Advanced Practice Masters with emphasis in gerontology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
• BS, Occupational Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

Professional Experience

• Occupational Therapist, "Vibrant" Home Health, Evansville, IN
• Occupational Therapist, St. Johns Mercy Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, St. Louis, Missouri
• Occupational Therapist, Life Care Center of Bridgeton, St. Louis, Missouri
• Occupational Therapist, Personal Touch Home Health, St. Louis, Missouri
• Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Missouri College, St. Louis, Missouri
• Manager, Occupational Therapy Department, Christian Hospital Northeas/Northwest, St. Louis, Missouri

 

• Ahmad S., Kallembach D. (2003), COTA Exam Study Guide:  Strategies for Success, Therapy Skill Builders, San Antonio, Texas.

Awards

• Sydney and Sadelle Berger Faculty Community Service Award

Personal Bits

• I am married
• I have 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 granddog and two grandcats.
• I like to sew and ...sew and sew!
• I like gardening and plants.
• I'm currently on a fitness craze-by August you won't recognize me because I'll be as buff as an 18 year old...

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