Candace Chatman OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers)

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (Pediatrics) and Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

CHP 133
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Dr. Candace Chatman is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Pediatrics. Her dedication to improving the lives of families and children with disabilities began with a Master’s in Teaching Special Education from Loyola Marymount University, a Master’s of Science degree in occupational therapy from California State Dominguez Hills, and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from USC.  She is passionate about pediatrics, mental health, and advocacy. She is currently the Treasurer of the Occupational Therapy Association of California.

Education

Selected Publications

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is in Accreditation–Inactive status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.