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Judith A. Parker Kent, OTD, EdS, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

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4500 Woodland Ave. Building

Phone

215-596-8493
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Mother, grandmother, sister, occupational therapist, educator, friend, mentor.

Parker Kent has been an occupational therapist for over 40 years and enjoys her role as mentor to both students and colleagues. Recently she has become more active as a writer.

Parker Kent has over 35 years of experience as an occupational therapist working with children and in mental health. Since 1990 She has been involved in occupational therapy education at all levels including associate to doctoral level and has supported students in completion of a wide range of doctoral and masters dissertations that have resulted in publications of articles and books. She has also been involved in working with AOTA as chair of the occupational therapy assistant program directors, and served on the Commission on Education, as well as on the Education Special Interest Section.

  • Presentations/Publications/Scholarly Activity

    • June 2019: Lily Conference: Investing Students in Their Own Learning Through Problem Solving.
    • May 2019: University of the Sciences: Investing Students in Their Own Learning Through Problem Solving. Workshop for Faculty Development Day.
    • March 2017: E-Learning Conference: Things to Consider in Building a Hybrid Course.
    • Costa, D., Molinsky, R., Parker Kent, J., Sauerwald, C., (2011). Integrating Mental Health Knowledge and Skills into Academic and Fieldwork Education. OT Practice, 16 (10), CE-1–CE-8.
    • Geise,T., Parker, J. Boura, J.L., & Burkhardt, A. & Cook, A. (2003) AOTA White Paper: Complementary & Alternative Medicine. American Occupational Therapy. Adopted by the Board of Directors of the American Occupational Therapy Association in June 2003.
    • Hattjar, P., Parker, J., & Lappa, C. (2008), Addressing Sexuality with Adult Clients with Chronic Disabilities: Occupational Therapy’s Role. OT Practice, 12, CE1- CE8.
    • Parker, J. (2007). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Tools for the Classrooms. The Internet and Higher Education, 10 (4), 289-291
    • 2017 to Present: Editor for Annals of Occupational Therapy International
    • 2014 to 2016: Appointed to “Description of OT Education Ad Hoc Committee” for American Occupational Therapy Association’s Commission on Education
    • 2011 to 2017: Occupational Therapy International - Editorial Board
    • 2010 to 2013: Education Development Coordinator for Education Special Interest Group for AOTA
    • 2006 to Present: The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice - Review Board