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Movement is key learning thread to PT, OT, dance students

11/20/25

Three professors at Texas Woman's University developed an interprofessional education event connecting physical therapy, occupational therapy, and dance students. Students gained a deeper understanding of the anatomy, range of motion and movement mechanics of the hip, knees and ankles by sharing their expertise at the two sessions.

OT and nursing students collaborate at clinical readiness IPE event

11/12/25

Texas Woman’s second-year occupational therapy students and senior nursing students collaborated on a dynamic, hands-on learning interprofessional event at the TWU Dallas campus on October 9.

Two faculty leaders inducted into National Academies of Practice

5/23/25

Noralyn Pickens, an associate dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing, was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow in the occupational therapy academy, while Charlene Dickinson, dental hygiene program director in the School of Communication Sciences and Oral Health, was named a Professional Member in the oral health academy.

Houston IPE promotes communication

12/3/24

The School of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing and Dietetics participated in a simulation lab interprofessional education (IPE) event on Nov. 9 at the Houston campus.

OT, PT, and Nursing Host IPE event

11/6/24

Children with special needs from the community received their "Go Baby Go" cars as part of an interprofessional education event among the TWU School of Occupational Therapy, School of Physical Therapy and College of Nursing and Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine.