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We are committed to helping occupational therapy students, faculty, and colleagues participate, improve, and excel in their professional roles.
What We Do
CBL Faculty Professional Development and Coaching is a training and advocacy company committed to bettering the lives of others through kindness, support, education. Our focus is developing practical solutions for the promotion of academic excellence, belonging, and success for all occupational therapy students and faculty.
We offer professional development and support for faculty through online education, self assessment, and coaching. For students we offer professional support and coaching as well as our famous online shadowing modules to learn about OT and meet program admission requirements.
Prepare to Succeed
Currently Offered Courses
Student
THINK LIKE AN OT TM
Online Shadowing Modules & Experience
Take the Occupational Therapy Shadowing Experience (OTSE). Exciting visual and hands-on activities to learn and reflect on the scope of practice of occupational therapy.
Complete the OTSE handbook and upload it to your OTCAS application for credits for OT shadowing.
Earn 10 Shadowing Hours Towards OTCAS Requirements
Faculty
CERTIFICATE
OT Teaching, Learning, & Development in Higher Education
Take this affordable hybrid faculty bootcamp made up of 12 modules and live discussions.
Add to your faculty portfolio for promotion and tenure or gain confidence in your transition from the clinical to academic setting.
Earn 20 Contact Hours and 2 Continuing Education Units
Faculty
TEACH LIKE AN OTTM
Individual Courses & Faculty Self Assessment
Not sure you are ready for the full certificate?
Or only interested in a particular topic?
Not sure what you need? Start with our Faculty Self Assessment of Essentials in Teaching and Learning.
We are proud to offer our most popular courses individually!
Earn a Certificate Upon Completion of Individual Course
Testimonials
Student Shadowing Modules
"Thanks so much for creating the OTSE! It was wonderful!! I like how each module represents a different aspect of occupational therapy, with videos and movies to help"
~ DJ, OT Student Candidate ~
Faculty Essentials Certificate
"If you have ever wanted to teach in OT academics, this course is your springboard to success! I valued each module as it enhanced my understanding of foundational OT education and provided a community to share experiences and learning opportunities. Regardless of where you fall in the OT profession, this is a great course to learn more about the world of OT academics!"
~ SF, OTR, Program Director OTA ~
Faculty Essentials Certificate
"I am very impressed by the professional platform. The modules are great, you are a terrific planner of information. I have been with all kinds of educational leaders, but never with OT educators and I think it is perfectly tailored to us."
~ SM, Program Director BS/MSOT Program ~
1-on-1 Coaching and Mentoring
Are you facing a challenging situation and need some help to navigate your role as a faculty member or a student?
I work with individuals with years of experience as well as students trying to pass NBCOT exam or new graduates who are just starting out in their professional lives.
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About Me
Hi I'm Dr. Cheryl B. Lucas. I am an academic educator, occupational therapist, healthcare administrator and author with over 30 years of experience working with students, faculty, clients, and families from birth to geriatrics.
I have extensive experience developing curriculum, courses, and training programs for faculty, students, and staff. Most recently I was an entry-level OTD program director and the Professional Development Coordinator for the academic special interest section for AOTA where I facilitated and developed faculty training programs for AOTA members.
I value providing engaging courses based on universal design for learning, adult learning theory, and JEDI concepts while ensuring safe spaces for student and faculty personal and professional growth and belonging. WELCOME!
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