Jana Cason

Dr. Jana Cason is an Associate Professor in the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy at Spalding University, specializing in pediatric occupational therapy and telehealth applications. She was honored with the 2019 Emerging and Innovative Practice Award by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for her leadership in developing telehealth frameworks for occupational therapy practice.

Her educational background includes doctoral and master's degrees from the University of Indianapolis and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Cason has pioneered standards and guidelines for telehealth implementation in occupational therapy through interprofessional collaborations.

Teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice and technological innovation in healthcare delivery. She contributes to academic standards development through service on committees including the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.