Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, CHSE-A, is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences' College of Rehabilitative Sciences (San Marcos, CA campus). She teaches Anatomy Applied to Occupation, Patient/Client Care Management, and Assistive Technology. With over 30 years of clinical experience, her expertise spans neurorehabilitation, interprofessional education, and simulation-based learning.

• Education: PhD in Education (Walden University), MS and BS in Occupational Therapy (San Jose State University)

Research focuses on neurorehabilitation of hemiparetic upper extremities, interprofessional education, healthcare simulation, and sport classification systems for adaptive surfing. Her work integrates clinical practice innovations with educational methodologies. Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Healthcare Simulation Education, she also serves as Director of Classifications for the U.S. Open of Adaptive Surfing and Head of International Classification for Para Surfing.

• Awards: 2023 Distinguished Scholar Fellow (National Academies of Practice)

Professional roles include prior work at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital, as well as international collaborations in Paraguay and Tijuana, Mexico.