Mojca Herman

College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
Lecturer
310-243-2726
mojca.c.herman@gmail.com

EDUCATION

12/1996 Master of Arts University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

5/1994 Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

BIO

9/18/2014-9/20/2014 ASHT's 37th Annual Meeting

12/11/2013 Physician Quality Reporting System

10/24/2013-10/27/2013 ASHT's 36th Annual Meeting

6/18/2013 Evaluation and Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Webinar

1/15/2013 2013 Medicare Updates-Mandated Reporting of Patient Functional Status

10/18-21/2012 ASHT's 35th Annual Meeting

4/28/2012 Hands On Orthotics: ASHT Customized Splinting/Orthotic Fabrication Course

9/22-25/2011 ASHT's 34th Annual Meeting

12/11-12/2010 Whole Body Kinesiology Therapeutic Taping: Fund & Intermediate

5/30/2009 Palms Up: New Directions in Arthritis management

1/6-10/2009 The 6th Annual Teton Hand and Upper Extremity Conference

SCHOLARSHIP AGENDA

Scientific Articles

Hartzell, TL, Rubinstein, R, Herman, M. Therapeutic Modalities-As Updated Review for the Hand Surgeon. Journal of Hand Surgery. 2012;37A:597-621.

Slutsky, DJ, Herman M. Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Biochemical Guide. Hand Clinics: Distal Radius Fractures. Vol 21, No 3, August 2005, pp 455-468.

Book Chapters

McVeigh, K, Herman, M. Wound Healing. In ASHT Test Prep for the CHT Exam 3rd Edition. Publication October 2012

Herman, H, Hopkins, H, Slutsky, DJ. Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fractures. In the Principles and Practice of Wrist Surgery. Elsevier, Inc. Publication November 2009

Herman, M, Hopkins H. Rehabilitation Following Nerve Decompression. In Upper Extremity Nerve Repair - Tips and Techniques: A Master Skills Publication, ASSH. Publication 2008

Herman, M, Hopkins, H. Slutsky, DJ. Rehabilitations After Distal Radius Fractures. In Fractures and Injuries of the Distal Radius and Carpus: The Cutting Edge. Elsevier, Inc. Publication December 2008

Benhaim, P, Kempton, S, Herman, M. Dupuytren Contracture. In Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 3rd

edition. Elsevier, Inc. Publication 2020

Online Articles

Herman, M. Hand and Upper Extremity Care: Specialization. www.occupationaltherapycafe.com. Publication pending March/April 2015

2/8-9/2008 Electives in Hand Surgery

11/3/2007 Hand Surgery Update II

10/4-7/2007 ASHT's 30th Annual Meeting

4/27-29/2006 E-1 Upper Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation

12/3/2005 Wound Care for the Hand Therapist

11/19/2005 Crucial Elements in Hand Surgery

9/22-24/2005 Joint Annual Meeting of ASSH & ASHT

10/9-12/2003 ASHT Annual Hand Therapy Conference

11/3/2002 The Elbow Demystified

4/18-21/2002 Basic Science Update for Experienced Hand Therapists

2/9-10/2002 Flexor/Extensor Tendon Repair Seminar

3/30-31/2001 Physical Agent Modalities for Upper Limb Rehabilitation

11/3-4/2000 Essential Concepts in the Treatment of the Upper Extremity

2/26-27/2000 Focus on Splinting

11/19/2000 Use of Modalities for the Treatment of the Upper Extremity

10/12-14/1998 HOSTED 20th Annual Regional SCI Centers OT/PT Supervisors' Meeting

3/3-7/1998 AOTA Annual Conference; various courses attended

10/11/1997 Intensive Introduction to Low Vision Rehabilitation

10/6-8/1997 19th Annual Regional SCI Centers OT/PT Supervisors' Meeting

12/8/1995 Clinical Instructor Training

10/19-21/1995 Introduction to NDT for Adult Hemiplegia

8/12/1995 Scapular Stability Seminar

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

Certified Hand Therapist

President, American Society of Hand Therapists

Member, Hand Therapy Society of Greater Los Angeles

Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

Member, Occupational Therapy Association of California

Immediate Past President, Board of Directors, American Society of Hand Therapists

Upper Extremity Specialist for Elite and Professional Athletes/Sports Teams

California Board of Occupational Therapy License, #OT17-Obtained May 1st, 2002

- Expires Feb 28th, 2022

California Board of Occupational Therapy PAM and HTC- Obtained May 1st, 2002

- Expires Feb 28th, 2022

Hand Therapy Certification, #1011100542- Obtained November 3rd, 2001

- Expires December 31st, 2026

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certifying Occupational Therapist

Registered OTR, #997128-Obtained February 23rd, 1995

- Expires March 31st, 2023