Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS
Teaching Associate Professor
Director, Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Contact Information
Teaching Associate Professor
Director, Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Education
MS, Occupational Therapy, College Misericordia
BS, Health Sciences, College Misericordia
Research & Clinical Interests
Sara has presented at state and national occupational therapy conferences and published on topics such as ergonomics, maternal health, and intraprofessional collaboration within occupational therapy. Some particular areas of concentration include preventing musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of young children, backpack education/awareness with school-age children, and addressing ergonomic workstation design when working from home.
Additionally, Sara has been invited to present on occupational therapy’s role in maternal health as well as intra-professional collaboration between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Certifications
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board of certification of Occupational Therapy
- Certified Hand Therapist (Hand Therapy Certification Commission)
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (The Back School)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Teaching Online Certificate (Quality Matters)
Awards & Honors
- Philadelphia University Occupational Therapy Program Award of Appreciation, 2015
- Philadelphia University Occupational Therapy Program Award of Appreciation, 2013
- Philadelphia University Occupational Therapy Assistant Academic Educator Award, 2012