Vision problems can negatively impact an individual’s ability to do what brings meaning to their life and can lead to depression, social isolation, and increased risk for falls. These problems, in turn, can make living in the community safely and independently a challenge and can result in significant financial burdens. In Yakima County, there are…Continue Reading Service to Our Community
Malcom P. Cutchin, PhD Professor and Director of Research for the School of Occupational Therapy Malcolm P. Cutchin joins the SOT as a Full Professor and the Director of Research for the SOT. Dr. Cutchin earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography from…Continue Reading Welcome to the Newest Members of the SOT!
These are exciting times for the PNWU MSOT program. A little over a year ago, the university embarked on the largest expansion construction project in its history. In over three years, the university has launched three new programs, with a fourth new program scheduled to start in 2025. Together, the new programs will double the…Continue Reading Build It, and They Will Come!
As PNWU grows, so too must the opportunities we offer. Scholarships play a vital role in those opportunities, eroding the barriers that stand between our students and their desires to provide quality care to those in need. With our newest program slated to begin next fall, we sat down with School of Occupational Therapy (SOT)…Continue Reading New PNWU Program Aims to Help People Participate in Life