Graduate Occupational Therapy Program Director and Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Dr. Coss joined the graduate occupational therapy department at St. Catherine University full time in August of 2016 after serving as an adjunct instructor and PBL facilitator since 2012. She received her BA in Health Science and MA in Occupational Therapy (1996) from St. Scholastica in Duluth MN. Dr. Coss graduated with her post professional OTD from St. Catherine University in 2016. She is a founding member of the SMMART clinic (St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitation Therapies) where she enjoys mentoring Level I Fieldwork students and treating patients with chronic and acute conditions. As Graduate Program Director, beginning in June of 2024, she is looking forward to increased collaboration, visibility, and innovation in delivering education and healthcare to those she serves.
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About Darla Coss, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Dr. Coss joined the graduate occupational therapy department at St. Catherine University full time in August of 2016 after serving as an adjunct instructor and PBL facilitator since 2012. She received her BA in Health Science and MA in Occupational Therapy (1996) from St. Scholastica in Duluth MN. Dr. Coss graduated with her post professional OTD from St. Catherine University in 2016. She is a founding member of the SMMART clinic (St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitation Therapies) where she enjoys mentoring Level I Fieldwork students and treating patients with chronic and acute conditions. As Graduate Program Director, beginning in June of 2024, she is looking forward to increased collaboration, visibility, and innovation in delivering education and healthcare to those she serves.
| 2022 - Present | Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University ‐ Henrietta Schmoll School of Health | |
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| 2016 - 2022 | Assistant Professor, Graduate Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University ‐ Occupational Therapy Department | |
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| 2012 - 2016 | Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy Master’s Program, St. Catherine University | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2020 - Present | Curriculum and Assessment Director, St. Catherine University MAOT and OTD | 2019 - Present | Member, St. Mary's Clinical Expansion Committee | 2018 - Present | Clinic Ambassador, Gilda's Club Twin Cities | 2018 - Present | Lead Faculty/Preceptor, St. Mary's Medical and Rehabilitative Therapies Clinic (SMMART) | 2016 - Present | Subject Matter Expert, Gilda's Club Twin Cities | 2020 - 2022 | Co-Chair University Curriculum and Policy Committee, St. Catherine University | 2019 - 2021 | member, Interprofessional Education Committee |
Honors and Awards
- Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association, Service Award, 2012
- Nominee, St. Catherine University Excellence in Teaching and Advising, 2018-2019
- Nominee, St. Catherine University Excellence in Teaching and Advising, 2019-2020
Courses
- Scoping Review Project, OCTH 8050
- Kinesiology for Rehabilitation, OCTH 5600
- Master's Project, OCTH 7500
- Doctoral Orientation Camp, OCTH 7900
- Doctoral Project, OCTH 8500
- Doctoral Project Proposal, OCTH 8450
- Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice, OCTH 6000
- Rehabilitation Practices, OCTH 6615
- Physical Assessment and Intervention, OCTH 6060
| 2016 | Doctor of Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University | |
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| 1996 | MA in Occupational Therapy, College of St. Scholastica | |
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| 1995 | BA in Health Science, College of St. Scholastica | |
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Contact Information
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-690-6353
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