Christine O'Neill, OTD, MHMS, OTR/L, CBIS
Department Chair
Occupational Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor
Christine O'Neill is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Ӱ College of Health Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy. Christine graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She then went on to receive her master’s degree in Health Management Systems from Duquesne University. Christine completed her post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree from Mount Mary University. She holds a specialty certification from the Bain Injury Association of America as a certified brain injury specialist. In 2017, she was awarded the “excellence in teaching” honor.
Christine has many years clinical experience at multiple levels of care including level I trauma hospitals such as The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She specializes in adult rehabilitation specifically neurological and traumatic injuries/diseases. Christine has been published on the topic of telehealth services and continues her clinical work in stroke and post-concussion syndrome.
Education
- OTD, Occupational Therapy, Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI, 2021
- M.S., Health Management Systems, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003
- B.S., Occupational Therapy, Syracuse University, Utica, NY 1998
Courses Taught
- OCTH 7150 Clinical and Health Conditions I
- OCTH 7310 Theory and Practice Fundamentals: Mental Health
- OCTH 7330 Occupational Therapy Process: Mental Health
- OCTH 7195 Neuroscience
- OCTH 7380 Neurorehabilitation I
- OCTH 7381 Neurorehabilitation II
- OCTH 7932 Advanced Topics in Occupational Therapy
- OCTH 7997 Doctoral Capstone
Professional Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association WOTA)
- Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
Certifications
- Registered Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Wisconsin
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)