Jenn Bianzon MA ’21

What brought you to occupational therapy?
When I chose my college major back in the Philippines, I blindly went into Occupational Therapy knowing only one thing about it that I learned from a web search: “A healthcare profession that is both a science and an art.” I slowly learned about the art and science behind OT and finally fell in love with it when I reached my last year into the degree meeting unique individuals along my internship journey.

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am passionate about working with and for adults and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the promotion of their independence and employment in the community, as well as mental health community reintegration.

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I really enjoy engaging in yoga as a part of my routine, and also doing a bunch of crafts, particularly hand-embroidery and sewing during my free time.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
Nepal! My ultimate bucket list includes trekking along the mountain ranges in the Himalayas and immersing into the rich culture of Nepal.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
I was once reminded that it’s okay to ask for help, and that it also takes courage to acknowledge that we need help sometimes. It was probably one of the most beautiful advice I’ve ever received and also a great reminder that we need to be a little kinder to ourselves too.

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is 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) is accredited 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 apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.