CHP Faculty and Staff

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Full Name and Credentials
Susan M. Cleghorn, DrOT, OTRL, TRS, CAPS, FNAP

Title
DROT Program Director, Professor

Office
RFH 204H

Phone
616-331-2799

Email
[email protected]

Bio
Dr. Cleghorn has 35 years of experience in occupational therapy settings including: skilled nursing facilities, schools, and home healthcare. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, and member of the Michigan State Advisory Council on Aging. Dr. Cleghorn was awarded the Pew Teaching Award for Outstanding University Educator in 2017. She teaches courses in Older Adult Practice, DrOT Capstone, Health Policy, Culture, and Critical Thinking.

Professional Interests
Research interests include Aging in Place, Home Modifications, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Use of Sensory Spaces, OT Education, Use of Simulation in Education, OT Assessment, Health Promotion and Wellness among Older Adults, and International Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, 2015
Master of Occupational Therapy, GVSU, 2002
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Illinois State University, 1989

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