Professor | Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
Dr Hughes has a broad background in clinical practice and currently serves as the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and teaches Foundations, Theory, and Critical Inquiry courses in the OTD curriculum. Community service settings include hospice and equine therapeutic riding programs.
Dr. Hughes has licensure in Iowa and Illinois as well as certificates in:
- Grant Writing
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Dementia Specialist Certificate
- Executive Certificate in Home Modification
- Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Education and Training
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT), Governors State University; Doctoral Research: "Caregiver Experiences and Perceptions of Enrolling a Spouse with Dementia in an Adult Day Center: Process and Effects"
- MA, University of Southern California, Occupational Therapy; Thesis: "Heidegger’s Concept of Care: Applications to Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science"
- BS, Northern Illinois University, Health Science
Professional Memberships
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- AOTA Special Interest Sections:
- Academic Education
- Home and Community Health
- Mental Health
- Productive Aging
- Iowa Occupational Therapy Association
Contact
Brenda Hughes
Occupational Therapy
Center for Health Sciences Education
1320 W. Lombard
Davenport, IA 52804
563-333-6438
HughesBrendaK@sau.edu