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Molly Dorian
Assistant Professor | Health Sciences
(She/Her/Hers)
- 724.325.6748
- mdorian@ccac.edu
- Boyce Campus, North Wing N220
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
| Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Occupational Therapy | Saint Francis University |
| B.S. | Psychology | Saint Francis University |
| B.S. | Health Science | Saint Francis University |
Biography
Professor Molly Dorian is a full time faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Boyce Campus. She began her teaching career after 15 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. She is very passionate about the field of occupational therapy and has experience working with all populations across the lifespan, as well as in various settings including early intervention, school-based therapy, outpatient therapy, acute inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility, and home health.
Molly was born and raised in western Pennsylvania, and after several years living out of the area, she returned to the place that she knows as “home.” She has lived in the Pittsburgh area for the past 10 plus years where she now raises her own 3 children. Her hobbies include kayaking, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her kids.
Certifications/Credentialing:
CPR certified - American Heart Association
Adult Mental Health First Aid certified - National Council for Mental Well Being
Youth Mental Health First Aid certified - National Council for Mental Well Being
Registered Occupational Therapist - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
PA Licensed Occupational Therapist - PA Department of State, State Board of OT Education and Licensure
Teaching Online (TOL) Certificate - Quality Matters
Credentialed in Physical Agent Modalities - Saginaw Valley State University
Active member of the following:
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA)
OT Potential Club
CCAC College Council Curriculum Subcommittee
CCAC SERM Committee/Academic Subcommittee
Only a few weeks into my first semester teaching I received an email of appreciation from one of my students. She was excited that she was able to apply what she learned in class to real life. She utilized this knowledge to confidently answer a question on a job interview and landed the job. This reinforced my choice to be in academia.
I love occupational therapy and the diversity of the field! Despite the setting of occupational therapy, the one thing that remains constant with occupational therapy is that there is always an opportunity to teach someone and make a difference in their life. I have learned that by teaching others the skills of occupational therapy, that I could make a difference in the lives of even more people. I desire to teach my students skills that will not only provide them with an opportunity to obtain a professional degree, but also to teach them skills that will improve their personal lives as well.
"Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs. But it’s up to you to enjoy the ride." —Unknown