About the Speaker

Dr. Nardia Aldridge is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Department at Nova Southeastern University. She has a B.S. in Occupational Therapy, an M.S. in Gerontology, and a Ph.D. in Health Services with a Health Care Administration concentration. Dr. Aldridge’s areas of interest are diversity in the profession, gerontology, health promotion, interprofessional activities, and community-based interventions that enhance older adults’ quality of life. She is a big supporter of interdisciplinary approaches to client-centered care and her professional associations. She is a member of AOTA, NYSOTA, FOTA, New York State Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NYSBOTC), and the Founder and President of the South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (SFBOTC). Dr. Aldridge is also an Area Director for Toastmasters International, in which she oversees 5 Clubs while working on her communication and leadership skills. She also serves as the Vice President of Education for Club Awesome Toastmasters.

How to participate

The class will become available about 30 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. During this time, you should ensure that you have the Zoom client installed and working.

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How to get your Participation Certificate

After the presentation, return to this course to take the post-lecture quiz. The quiz will consist of information that was presented during the session and should not be difficult if you watched the presentation. Once you finish and pass the quiz, mark the course as complete. Your certificate will be available for download as a PDF file upon completion.

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