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College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
OTD Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
310-243-2481

jtaosuvanna1@csudh.edu

EDUCATION

University of Nevada Las Vegas May 2024
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez Hills May 2012
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy

University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology June 2008
Minor in Cognitive Science

BIO

Dr. Jennifer Taosuvanna is the OTD Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor. A CSUDH alumna (MSOT, 2012), she has dedicated her career to advancing occupational therapy, particularly in acute care settings. At Adventist Health Glendale, she specialized in neurological and cardiac care, working on the Cardiac Interventional Telemetry Unit with post-operative open heart surgery clients. This experience led to the development of an acute care elective course in 2019, designed to give student practical skills and confidence before fieldwork. Dr. Taosuvanna completed her Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2024, focusing on educating interprofessional healthcare workers about occupational therapy in the cardiac acute care settings. She currently teaches courses related to adult and older adult care.ÌýÌýÌýÌý

PROFESSIONAL/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

OTD Program Coordinator September 2024 - Present
o Spearhead comprehensive OTD program planning and evaluation initiatives
o Develop and implement strategic semester schedules for the OTD program
o Provide mentorship and academic advisement to OTD students
o Facilitate effective communication between faculty and students, serving as a key
liaison
o Collaborate with faculty to enhance course delivery and student outcomes
o Oversee program operations to ensure alignment with academic standards and
objectives

Assistant to the Chair May 2024 – September 2024
o Developed and optimized academic schedules for OTD cohorts, ensuring efficient
resource allocation and student progression
o Provided comprehensive support and guidance to OTD students, enhancing their
academic experience and success rates
o Led collaborative syllabus review meetings with faculty members aligning course
content with program objectives
o Participated in weekly administrative and program-specific meetings, contributing
to strategic decision-making and problem-solving processes
Instructor: OTR 789 Business Aspects of Occupational Therapy Fall 2024
o Develop and deliver comprehensive curriculum on business principles in
occupational therapy practice
o Instruct OTD students on entrepreneurship, practice management, and healthcare
economics
o Facilitate discussions on ethical considerations in OT business practices and
decision-making
o Evaluate student performance through innovative business proposal assignments
and provide constructive feedback
o Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty to ensure course aligns with the overall
program objectives

Part-Time Lecturer: OTR 579 Geriatric Interventions July 2024
o Assist and collaborate with the instructor on providing students instruction and
guidance with intervention techniques for geriatric patients
o Provide students with guidance and provide feedback for the course practicum
o Provide feedback and guidance for students for intervention techniques related to
specific diagnosis such as cerebral vascular accidents, cardiac disorders and
orthopedic conditions
o Proctor class practicum for intervention strategies and transfer techniques utilized
by students on geriatric mock patients

Part-Time Lecturer: OTR 512 Human Anatomy January 2017-January 2023
o Provide full section lecture on Anatomy review.
o Provide case study and lab for students to understand the covered concepts in
relation to Occupational Therapy intervention.
o Created assessments for students focused on subjects covered in Anatomy
lectures.

Part-Time Lecturer: OTR 595 Acute Care Workshop September 2019- Present
o Developed course syllabus and content including lectures and labs for entry level
master’s degree courses.
o Administered lectures and lab instructions to student.
o Topics included: medical diagnosis seen in acute care, the role of occupational
therapy in acute care, critical care, medical/surgical unit, common medications in
acute care, review of hospital equipment.

Part-Time Lecturer: OTR 595 Functional Mobility and Safer Patient Handling for
Adults and Geriatric Populations September 2023-Present
o Co-developed course syllabus and content including lecture and labs for entry
level master’s degree students.
o Administered lecture and lab instructions to students.
o Topics included: types of transfers, body mechanics, functional equipment for
functional transfers.

Part-Time Lecturer: OTR 561 Conditions Affecting Health III- Adults
OTR 563 Case Seminar III- Adults January 2024- Present
o Developed course syllabus and content including lectures, assignments,
organizing guest speakers and exams.
o Administrated lectures of topics related to adult conditions including cerebral
vascular accident, progressive neurological disorders, burns, amputation and
cardiac conditions.
o Completed grading of assignments throughout semester

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

California State Occupational Therapy Licensure: CBOT Licensure #12791
National Certification: NBCOT
Certification Course in Neuro-IFRAHâ
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner