Monica Hodge

Occupational Therapist (OT) possessing a strong health-sciences and research background due to clinical experiences related to occupational therapy and health studies.

Recent Article Publications:

Hodge, M. (2024). A Review of the Role of Occupational in the Improvement of the Quality of Life for Cancer Patients. Frontiers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 8(2). Retrieved from sites.google.com/a/alasu.edu/fstem/

Robertson, T., Foxhall, E., & Hodge M. (2023). Addressing Challenges & Reactions to COVID-19 in Academic Libraries. Alabama Libraries, 61(1). Retrieved from https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/alabamalibraries_journal/vol61/iss1/3

Book Chapter Publication:

Foxhall, E. J., Hodge, E., Hodge, M. E., & Stapleton, D. H. (2022). Teacher Leaders as Community Organizers. In Bond, N. (Ed.) The Power of Teacher Leaders: Their Roles, Influence, and Impact.

• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA), Member
• Consortium of HBCU Interdisciplinary Rehab Programs (CHIRP), Member
• Medical Librarian Association (MLA), Member
• Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Member

• Level II Fieldwork, Blue Ridge Healthcare, Montgomery, AL, 03/01/18, 06/01/18, Actively participated in providing comprehensive OT services for geriatric patients with CVAs, cancer, cardiac pacemakers, visual impairments, amputations, and dementia.
• Level II Fieldwork, Baypointe Nursing Pavilion, St. Petersburg, FL, 05/01/15, 08/01/15, Actively participated in providing comprehensive OT services for geriatric patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis, bipolar disorder, depression, CVAs, and dementia.
• Level I Fieldwork, Select Physical Therapy-Brandon Oakfield, Tampa, FL, 04/06/15, 04/24/15, Observed the fabrication of hand splints.
• Level I Fieldwork, Baudhuin Preschool-Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 11/17/14, 12/01/14, Under supervision, assisted children with sensory processing issues and ASD complete ADLs and play-related activities.
• Level I Fieldwork, Easter Seals-Baptist South Hospital, Montgomery, AL, 07/21/14, 08/08/14, Under supervision, assisted adults with completing job applications and navigate the Montgomery Area Transit System.

• Alabama State University, Levi Watkins Learning Center, Montgomery, AL, Health Sciences Librarian, Associate Professor, 02/01/21, Present, Provides needed informational resources and research tools for the College of Health Sciences (CoHS).
• Alabama State University, Levi Watkins Learning Center, Montgomery, AL, Science Librarian, Assistant Professor, 03/01/10, 02/01/21, Provided needed informational resources and research tools for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (C-STEM).

• Chancellor’s List, 4.0, Fall 2015
• Chancellor’s List, 4.0, Fall 2016

• Baptist East Medical Center, Montgomery, AL, OTD-Volunteer, 05/01/19, 08/01/19, Observed children with various developmental disabilities such as congenital heart defects and brachial plexus injuries complete play-related activities.
• Central Alabama Veteran’s Health Care System, Montgomery, AL, OTD-S Volunteer, 05/01/17, 08/01/17, Assisted with carrying out occupational profiles on veterans and provided education on using various home exercise programs.

• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 11/09/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live webinar, Caring for Our Nation's Warriors: An Introduction for Addressing the Needs for Veterans in Everyday Occupational Therapy Practice and 1 Contact Hour.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Conference-Attendee, 09/4/25-09/07/25; received 11 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• OT Potential Club Attendee, 07/27/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-study course: " OT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and 1.25 Contact Hours.
• OT Potential Club Attendee, 07/26/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-study course: "AI and Documenation" and 1.25 Contact Hours.
• Western Region Public Health Training Center Attendee, 07/14/25; received a Certificate of Training for completing the course: Mental Health Mini-Talks: Guiding Public Health Workplaces from Stress to Resilience and 1.5 Credit Hours.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 06/26/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live course webinar, Practice on Your Terms: Starting and Growing a Private Practice in Virginia and 1.5 Contact Hours.
• South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (SFBOTC) Attendee, 06/11/25; received a Certificate of Attendance and Contact Hours from SFBOTC for attending the Emerging Practice Series in Collaboration with Nova Southeastern University (NSU): The OTP's Role with Justice: Involved Individuals (Current and Post-incarceration) Course.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 06/11/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live course webinar, Occupational Therapy Mental Health Strategies for Adults in Physical Dysfunction Settings and 1.5 Contact Hours.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Spring Virtual 2025 CE Series: Beyond the Role: Unlocking Potential in OT Careers-Attendee, 04/26/25; received 4 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 05/07/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online video course: Application of Trauma-Informed Care Principles Across Practice Settings and 1.5 Contact Hours.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 04/24/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online video course: Medication Management Interventions in Occupational Therapy and 1 Contact Hour.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 04/09/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live course webinar: An Introduction to Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Occupational Therapy and 1 Contact Hour.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 03/03/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-paced course: OT and Mental Health: Applying the Occupational Therapy Framework from a Lived Experience and 1.5 Contact Hours.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 02/26/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-paced course: Demystifying Dementia for the OT Practitioner and 2 Contact Hours.
• South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (SFBOTC) Attendee, 1/31/25; received a Certificate of Attendance and Contact Hours from SFBOTC for attending the Emerging Practice Series in Collaboration with Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Lymphedema Course.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 01/15/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-paced course: Ethics for Occupational Therapy and 2 Contact Hours.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 01/07/25; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the online self-paced course: Addressing Challenging Behaviors Associated with Dementia and 1 Contact Hour.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 12/04/24; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live webinar course: The Role You Play in Suicide Prevention as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner and 2 Contact Hours.
• ASPIRE OT Attendee, 11/13/24; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the interactive online course: "You're Helping Me Find Myself Again:" Addressing Acute Pain Through the Power of the Biopsychosocial Model and 3.0 Contact Hours.
• ASPIRE OT-Attendee, 09/25/24; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live
  webinar, Pelvic Health for Occupational Therapy Practice: Essentials for the Aging Adult and 2 Contact Hour.
• ASPIRE OT-Attendee, 07/18/24; received a Certificate of Completion for completing the live
  webinar, Using Trauma-Informed Principles in Adult Inpatient and Outpatient Settings and 1
  Contact Hour.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Summer Virtual 2024 CE Series: Innovate: Navigating our Practice in Non-traditional Settings, Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond-Attendee, 04/18/24; received 4 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Conference-Attendee, 10/5/23-10/08/23; received 12.3 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• ALOTA Journal Club: Sexuality, Intimacy, and Reproductive Health after a Spinal Cord Injury-Attendee, 10/31/24; received 1 Contact Hour for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• Health Literacy & OT-Presenter for OTDE 700 at the University of Kansas Medical Center's
  Occupational Therapy Department, 04/6/23.
• American Occupational Therapy Association Virtual Conference-Attendee, 05/08/23 -
  06/30/23; received 41.86 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing
  educational event.
• ALOTA Journal Club: Occupational Therapy's Role in Parkinson Disease-Attendee, 04/21/23; received 1 Contact Hour for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• American Occupational Therapy Association Virtual Conference-Attendee, 03/31/22 -
  04/03/22; received 110.40 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing
  educational event.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Virtual 2022 Summer CE Series: Attendee, 06/25/22; received 4 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• CHIRP Public Health OT Month Virtual Symposium-Panelist, 04/06/22; received a Certificate of Attendance for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Conference-Attendee, Gulf Shores, AL, 09/10/21 - 09/12/21; received 13 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• American Occupational Therapy Association Virtual Conference-Attendee, 04/06/21 - 04/29/21; received 170 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.
• PTcourses.com/OTcourses.com-Attendee, 03/04/21
• Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Conference-Attendee, Birmingham, AL, 02/08/20; received 8 Contact Hours for participating in this professional continuing educational event.