Nora Dixon OTD, OTR/L (she/her)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

HRA 500
Engemann Student Health Center Suite 452
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Nora Dixon OTD, OTR/L received her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and Spanish from Elmhurst University and completed her master’s and doctorate degrees in occupational therapy at USC. During her clinical doctoral residency at the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, Nora supported the research, development, and launch of the practice’s gender affirmation program. As a clinical faculty member, Nora works with clients in our college student, gender affirmation, mental health, chronic headache, autism spectrum, MCAS and dysautonomia, ergonomic, and life coaching Lifestyle Redesign® programs. To find balance in her life, Nora enjoys planning road trips and visiting new hiking destinations with her dog.

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). The USC entry-level OTD degree program (cost of attendance) has been granted Candidacy Status by ACOTE. View our program’s ACOTE standards public data. ACOTE c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, (301) 652-6611 x2914, acoteonline.org

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.