LEWISTON — Four local graduates who recently graduated from the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Univeristy of Southern Maine’s Lewiston- Auburn College attended a pinning ceremony that was held on campus.
The following students were recognized for their unique contributions and received a pin identifying the profession of occupational therapy:
Audrey Averill-Blagdon, Alna; Gina M Longbottom, Woolwich; Stephanie S. Miller, Bowdoinham; and Jane Elizabeth Newkirk, Bath.
After passing their national certification exam, most graduates plan to work within the state in diverse settings including school systems, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, community mental health settings and others.
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