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Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist

Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist Becoming a healthcare professional involves more than completing coursework or accumulating clinical hours. Long-term success depends on the quality of mentorship, professional support, and workplace culture that shape a clinician’s early career. For Emily Grullón, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, a Certified Hand Therapist and faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), those factors were instrumental in her own professional development—and now inform how she prepares future occupational therapists for practice. Dr. Grullón explored these themes during her presentation, From [...]

By |2026-02-19T17:24:26+00:00February 20, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 517 graduates of the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU’s YouTube channel. The Class of 2025 represents the broad variety of SCU’s academic programs, with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Medical Sciences programs each having their first graduating class. SCU’s class of 2025 has the following numbers of graduates in [...]

By |2026-01-22T17:58:57+00:00December 18, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, DPT-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD-Organic, PsyD-GEO|
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Occupational Therapy Career Path: Specializations and Advancement

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:34+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy Requirements: What You Need to Apply

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:34+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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Where Do Occupational Therapists Work? Exploring Career Settings

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:33+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:39+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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SCU Partners with Evidence In Motion to Launch Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

SCU Partners with Evidence In Motion to Launch Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has expanded its partnership with Evidence In Motion (EIM) to launch a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) program. The new program builds on the growing collaboration between SCU and EIM, which already includes hybrid accelerated programs in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP). With this expansion, licensed occupational therapists with a bachelor's or master's degree now have a flexible, accelerated, and affordable pathway to advance their clinical [...]

By |2025-08-20T22:55:36+00:00November 20, 2024|Front Page News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare are pleased to announce a transformative multi-year collaboration aimed at expanding the availability of high-value musculoskeletal care in the United States. This partnership marks a significant advancement in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and experience for people seeking healthcare services for musculoskeletal concerns, including low back pain and neck pain. Key highlights of the collaboration include: Adoption of Arete MSO Services: SCU will implement Arete Management Services Organization (MSO) services to revolutionize [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:19+00:00June 28, 2024|ACM-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, OTD|
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Enpowering Futures In Occupational Therapy: Inside SCU’s Innovative OTD Program

Enpowering Futures In Occupational Therapy: Inside SCU's Innovative OTD Program To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month this April, we're shining a spotlight on the innovative Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Our program stands out by offering a unique blend of primarily remote learning, complemented by frequent on-campus experiences. Over seven and a half terms, or approximately two and a half years, students engage in both classroom and experiential learning, diving deep into the realms of evidence-based care, lifestyle health, lifelong learning, and occupational justice. Our commitment to accessibility and excellence in occupational therapy education [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:14+00:00April 17, 2024|Front Page News, OTD|
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SCU Announces New Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

SCU Announces New Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program New program accepting student applications for Jan. 2023 startup WHITTIER, CA. - (Nov. 3, 2022) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced the addition of a new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) academic degree program. The 2.5 year program will allow participants to earn a doctor of occupational therapy degree, and will welcome its inaugural class of 32 students on Jan. 9, 2023. The OTD program will prepare students to sit for their national board exam and obtain occupational therapy licensure in any state where they want to work. [...]

By |2025-08-21T18:04:48+00:00November 3, 2022|Front Page News, OTD|
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