Suzanne Glaze, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Biography
Suzanne S. Glaze, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is an occupational therapist and educator with more than three decades of clinical practice and over seven years of experience in higher education. A Certified Hand Therapist, Dr. Glaze brings extensive expertise in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, and advanced hand and upper-extremity therapy into her teaching across classroom, online, and hybrid learning environments. Her clinical background includes complex orthopedic and neurological conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and evidence-based interventions that inform her engaging, practice-driven instructional approach. She is committed to excellence in experiential, evidence-based education and to mentoring students through a Christ-centered approach that integrates professional formation, service, and compassionate care.
Education
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
Post Progessional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy – 2019
- Education Specialization:
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy Education Settings
- Learning Theory and Design
- Instructional Methods for Occupational Therapy Education
- Capstone Doctoral Project: Mindfulness Interventions to Increase Occupational Performance in Clients with Traumatic Physical Conditions: A Case Report
Mediacl College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy – 1991
- Specializations:
- Community Re-entry Traumatic Brain Injury Internship
- Hand Evaluation and Treatment Elective Course
Certifications
- Hand Therapy Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Vivistim Microtransponder Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation System Certificate
- Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop Badge
- Certified Clinical Instructor, State of Florida
- Ultrasound/Electrical Stimulation Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Current training in HIV/AIDS
Subjects Taught
Occupational Therapy (OT) Doctorate, Masters's, Associate Degree Programs:
Neuroscience, Applied Anatomy, Adult and Older Adult Practice, Professional Competencies (orthotics/modalities), Wellness and Health Promotion, Conditions, Foundations of OT, Leadership and Professionalism, OT Process, OT Skills/Patient Care Management, Assistive Technology
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Hand Therapists
- Florida Occupational Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Awards and Honors
- Clinical Practice Enhancement Formal Mentor
- SOTA Faculty of the Month
- Employee of the Month
- Artist of the Month
Selected Lectures
Community and clinical lectures on occupational therapy’s role in arthritis, oncology, carpal tunnel syndrome, office ergonomics, orthotic workshops, Mental Health First Aid, mindfulness interventions, evidenced-based practice, multiple sclerosis, upper extremity mobilization, adaptive equipment, hand screenings.
Community Leadership
- Initiated, developed, and led quarterly hand journal club of ten, local therapists
- Co-led church teen ministry of 60-80 students and 18+ leaders for seven months during youth pastor search (management, event development/coordination/promotion, communication to students/parents/leaders/staff/church/community)
- Church mission team committee member (secretary, promotions, events, coordinated and led training classes)
- Led and co-led church children and teen small groups for ages ranging from 2 years old to 18 years old (16 years)
- Led, coordinated and hosted church ladies’ small groups (adult, married and single)
- Parent-Teacher Association secretary
- Synchronized swim team board member (secretary)
- Youth sports team manager (baseball, soccer, flag football, basketball)
- Participated in overseas church mission trips (Mexico, Africa, El Salvador)
- Participated in local community disaster relief efforts