Carole Dinan, OT, OTD, OTR

Dr. Dinan has been an occupational therapy practitioner for over 25 years, working with individuals across the lifespan in diverse settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, school-based practice, community care, and mental health. She has extensive experience in providing therapeutic interventions for individuals with mental health challenges, utilizing a holistic and client-centered approach. Dr. Dinan is passionate about evidence-based practice and integrates real-world applications, including mental health strategies, into the classroom to enhance student learning and prepare them for diverse practice environments.

Dr. Dinan teaches the following courses: Practice Engagement: Mental Health, Practice Engagement: Assessment Fundamentals, Neuroscience in Occupational Performance, and Practice Engagement: Children and Adolescents. At MCPHS, Dr. Dinan serves as the co-advisor for the student occupational therapy association (SOTA) on the Worcester campus.