Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Corwin M. Sutherin, MTD, OTR/L

Corwin

1452 N. 1180 E. Shelley, ID 83274
Email: suthcorw@isu.edu

Clinical Assistant Professor

Campus Box 4095
Garrison Hall 308
(208) 282-4799
suthcorw@isu.edu

Started teaching in the Occupational
Therapy Program at Idaho State
University in 2004

Education

Certifications:

  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor, CIMI
  • Interactive Metronome Certified, IMC

Clinical Experience:

  • Currently practicing part time at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Early Intervention since 2000.  Developed Pediatric Program at Eastern Idaho Regional as Pediatric Supervisor, 2000-2005.
  • Clinical Pediatric Position, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bannock Regional Medical Center in Pocatello, ID from 1998-2000.
  • School-based OT with Rigby School District, Madison School District, Arco School District, Ririe School District, West Jefferson School District, and Dubois School District in Clark County from 1995-2000.
  • Clinical OT and Consultant at Rexburg Rehabilitation & Nursing Center for Kineteck Rehab from 1994-1998.
  • Clinical OT at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane Washington, 1992-1994.

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • PTOT 528, Occupation in Childhood and Adolescence
  • PTOT 422, Occupational Performance

Professional Activities:

  • Member of the Idaho Occupational Therapy State Board of Medicine
  • American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Idaho Occupational Therapy Association
  • Cultural Committee at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Research Interests:
Patient education with parents in the pediatric population, electrical stimulation case study with a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, feeding of infants using different baby bottle nipples to help with clinical decision.

Recent Presentations:

  • Current Trends in Neonatal Practice, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, June 2006.
  • Sensory Integration in Children with Disabilities, Family and Children Therapy Services, March 2005.
  • Infant Massage, Idaho Health and Welfare Department, January 2005
  • Occupational Therapy Services with Children, BYU-Idaho Early Childhood Special Education, July 2004.
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