In our bright, spacious, state-of-the-art labs, occupational therapy students gain hands-on experience with specialized tools and equipment, practice and simulate interventions, and build the skills they need to become expert practitioners.
The Modalities Lab is fully equipped with adjustable desks, chairs and mats, and a range of thermal and electrical modalities and orthotic fabrication equipment. It can be transformed for use across a variety of OT courses, including anatomy, splinting, assistive technology and physical agent modalities. Students may explore movement patterns on the mats; apply hot or cold packs, or use the fluidized therapy or electrical stimulation modalities; and create hand splints or perform wheelchair evaluations.
The ADL Lab is a simulated apartment, complete with a full bathroom, bed and living room, and kitchen and laundry. Students practice interventions with clients in their natural home environment, helping them to safely access the toilet, shower and tub; get in and out of bed; and prepare and eat meals safely and effectively, using adapted methods or equipment.
This unique Neurosensory Lab includes suspension equipment for students to experience and practice common interventions for children with sensory and other developmental issues. The suspended swings and other play equipment help children develop muscle strength, neurological modulation and other skills to fully participate at play and in school.
