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Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
Degrees
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Mount Mary University, 2020
Master of Liberal Studies-Assistive Technology, Fort Hays State University, 2005
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas, 2000
Professional Experience
OTA Program Director, MCC, 2006 - 2021
Occupational Therapist, NKCSD, 2001 - 2006
Occupational Therapist, Adventist, 2002 - 2008
Professional Licensures and Certifications
Member of AOTA, - 2006
Occupational Therapist Registered, NBCOT - 2000
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Kansas - 2000
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Missouri - 2000
Research
Jenkins, A., and Ryan-Bloomer, K. (2023). Multi-tiered assessment in occupational therapy education. Poster presented at 2023 Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education, Creighton University.
Delahunt, J., Jenkins., A., & Heller., D. (2022) Collaborative learning for the common good: exploring health profession student perceptions within interprofessional education service. Poster presented at 2022 Interprofessional Education Collaborative Virtual Poster Fair.
Jenkins, A., Baeza, N., Bell, K., Brandhagen, A., Coons, O., & DeLassus, E. (2023) Where is occupational therapy? Exploring the utilization of prosthetics and occupational therapy by individuals with upper limb differences. Poster presented at 2023 American Occupational Therapy Associate Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Jenkins, A., Baeza, N., Bell, K., Brandhagen, A., Coons, O., & DeLassus, E. (2022) Upper limb amputees’ access to therapy and prosthetics. Poster presented at 2022 Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education, Creighton University.
Biography
Amber Jenkins, OTD, MLS, OTR/L is an assistant professor and doctoral capstone coordinator for the occupational therapy program in the St. Lukes College of Health Sciences.
She teaches content specific to leadership, management and the doctoral capstone in addition to other areas including psychosocial practice and instructional design. She developed the capstone curriculum for the program and coordinates these experiences for occupational therapy students.
Dr. Jenkins research interests include upper extremity amputation, prosthetics, assistive technology, interprofessional education and adolescent/young adult services.