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Andrea Desimone serves as Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Professor at the School of Occupational Therapy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She teaches Group Process in the MSOT program and supervises Level I Community Mental Health fieldwork rotations across Worcester and Manchester campuses, while coordinating all fieldwork placement logistics for students.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Worcester State University (2003)
- Certification in Massage Therapy, Massage Institute of New England (2007)
Professor Desimone's clinical expertise spans dementia care and manual therapy, informed by her certifications as a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Certified Dementia Practitioner. Her teaching integrates these specialties through mentorship in therapeutic techniques and cognitive rehabilitation approaches.
Her scholarly focus examines innovative fieldwork models that bridge academic training with community practice. Recent conference presentations analyze nontraditional mental health rotations emphasizing faculty-led supervision and cross-sector partnerships, revealing trends toward experiential learning in real-world community contexts.
As an active professional, she contributes to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy (MAOT), National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Her fieldwork coordination supports student development through structured clinical placements and interdisciplinary collaboration.
