Erin Bussell OTD, OTR/L, PAMS (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

HRA 500
(323) 442-3340
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Erin Bussell OTD, OTR/L received her master’s and doctorate in Occupational Therapy from USC. She completed her doctoral residency at the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice. As a clinical faculty member, Dr. Bussell primarily works with individuals to manage diabetes, mental health conditions, weight management, health coaching, college students, and pelvic floor. In addition, she evaluates USC faculty and staff work environments in the ergonomics program. Dr. Bussell is passionate about promoting body positivity, engaging in culturally sensitive care, and evaluating the impact of the environment factors on individuals’ wellbeing.

Education

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s 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 doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation 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. The program must complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®).

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for certification by 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.