Dr. Ashlea D. Cardin
Department
School of Health Care Professions
Role:
Faculty
Campus:
Springfield
Postal mail
Missouri State University
School of Health Care Professions
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,
MO
65897
Details
Education
- 2015 OTD, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy – St. Catherine University
- 1999 MSOT, Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
- 1997 BS, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Missouri State University
Teaching
- OTE 610
- OTE 640
- OTE 732
- OTE 749
- OTE 750
- OTE 798
Professional experience
- AOTA Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist (BCP)
- Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT)
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Developmental Care Specialist Designation
- Licensed Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS®) Professional
- Licensed, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Registered, Missouri State Board of Occupational Therapy
Research and professional interests
- Occupational deprivation
- Neonatal occupational therapy practice
- Premature and medically fragile infant feeding skills and progression
- Theoretical and evidence-based foundations for OT practice
- Family systems and parent-infant co-occupation
- Cultural humility in healthcare (specific to the local Old Order Amish community)
Awards and honors
- Mind’s Eye Selectee (2024 Issue) – MSU Strategic Communications, Marketing and Communications
- 2023 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award – MSU Public Affairs
- 2022 Missouri Foundation for Health - Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Award
- Mercy Health System Award – 20+ years of service
- 2020 Washington University School of Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2016 Springfield Business Journal’s Healthcare Champion (Therapist)