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Nichole Vasquez

Assistant Professor OTD, OTR/L, CSRS

Programs and Courses Taught

Occupational Therapy

627/727 and 627L/727L Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics 

631/731 and 631L/731L Modalities

About Me

Dr. Nichole Vasquez is an occupational therapist with a diverse clinical background. She began her career in the acute care setting, where she gained foundational experience in addressing complex patient needs. She subsequently transitioned to outpatient rehabilitation, specializing in the treatment of individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke. Dr. Vasquez holds advanced certifications as a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS), and in physical agent modalities.

Education

Bachelors of Science from the University of San Francisco Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University

Teaching Interests

Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics Physical Agent Modalities

Scholarly Interests

The role of animal-assisted therapy in hospital/community settings Spinal cord injury

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) 

OTAC (Occupational Therapy Association of California)

Community Service

Animal-assisted therapy