USD OT Assistant Professor McHugh Gains Prestigious Pediatric Certification
Only one percent of all occupational therapists in the nation hold certifications, and there are only three certified occupational therapists in the state of South Dakota. All three –including McHugh- are on the OT faculty at USD.
OT certifications are earned and issued not only in pediatrics, but also in gerontology, mental health and physical rehabilitation. McHugh is the second USD OT faculty member to be certified in pediatrics. A third USD OT faculty member is certified in gerontology.
USD occupational therapy department chair Barbara Brockevelt, Ph.D., applauded McHugh’s accomplishment, and similar accomplishments by faculty in her department.
“Board certification reflects advanced knowledge and proficiency in a particular area of occupational therapy practice,” said Brockevelt. “We are proud of Dr. McHugh’s accomplishment and honored to have three members of our faculty who hold this rare distinction."
McHugh has worked at USD since 2012, and has been full-time on the OT faculty since 2017.
