Megan Gittings

Megan Gittings is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. She previously worked at the Universal Institute of Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, PA, where she specialized in prevocational services for adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and neurological conditions, focusing on employability and community integration. Her research led to the development of the Comprehensive Intervention for Prevocational Programming (CIPP), an educational framework for professionals supporting TBI patients' return-to-work processes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Science, Alvernia University (2017)
• Master’s of Occupational Therapy, Temple University (2019)
• Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Temple University College of Public Health (2023)

Research Focus: Dr. Gittings’ work emphasizes prevocational skill development for individuals with TBI, combining clinical practice and educational interventions. Her CIPP program bridges rehabilitation and vocational pathways, prioritizing community-based support systems.