Anna K . Domina, OTD, OTR/L

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

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Contact

AnnaDomina@creighton.edu
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Occupational Therapy Faculty
Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Faculty
CRISS III - Criss 3 - 158

Anna K . Domina, OTD, OTR/L

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

As of August 2025, I serve as the Chair and Program Director for the Department of Occupational Therapy. I joined Creighton in 2010, serving as an Academic Clinical Education Coordinator. In my time as a faculty for the program, I have served as Vice Chair of Education and Clinical Practice and the Capstone Coordinator. I developed, with programmatic support, our first occupational therapy fellowship program for pediatric therapists and since then supported the development of two additional fellowship programs within the occupational therapy department. With a pediatric practice background, I provided clinical services through Creighton Pediatric Therapy for the Boys Town School system and have served as a mentor to the pediatric fellow for many years. I currently serve as an appointed board member on the AOTA Fellowship Program Review Committee to help advance the understanding of fellowships in the national landscape of OT. My previous role as the Capstone Coordinator has led me to pursue scholarship associated with clinical, capstone, and fellowship outcomes. My current research is centered on best practices for the implementation of the doctoral capstone and mentoring practices. 

Research Focus

Best Practices in Doctoral Capstone including planning, implementation, outcomes, and scholarship. Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Fellowship Programs; Clinical Education Best Practices; Outcomes of Student Participation in International Fieldwork Experiences

Department

Occupational Therapy

Position

Associate Professor

Presentations

  • Domina, A. & Greiner, B. (2019). Rock Your Writing handwriting camp: A service-learning model designed to advance clinical skills and apply evidence to practice. Accepted Platform Presentation 2019 AOTA Education Summit. 2019
  • Domina, A., Bagby, L., Messer, M. & Shin, J. (2019). Cultivating Creative Capstones. Workshop Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • Domina, A., Greiner, B., Thinnes, A. & Jensen, L. (2019). Lessons Learned: Fellowship Development and Implementation. Poster Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • Domina, A., Marsh, K. & Nelson, K. (2019). OT Student Experience in Interprofessional Healthcare Education Through Community Groups. Poster Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • Chapman, M., Lehman, E., Pedersen, L., Sibson, A., Xiao, J. & Domina, A. (2019). Best Practices of OT Fellowship and PT Residency Programs: A Mixed-Method Study. Poster Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • O'Rourke, B. & Domina, A. (2019). OTD Graduates' Perceptions on the Impact of the Capstone Project and Experience on Advanced Practice Skill Acquisition. Poster Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • Shin, J., Messer, M., Bagby, L. & Domina, A. (2019). The Role of Attributional Style and Self-Efficacy on Level II Fieldwork OT Student Outcomes: A Pilot Study. Poster Presented at 2019 AOTA Annual Conference. 2019
  • Domina, A., Kokensparger, B., Gibson, R., Govindarajulu, N. & Murcek, C. (2018). Closing the Gap in Assessment. Invited Panelist Presentation at 2018 Creighton University Assessment Symposium. 2018
  • Domina, A & Goodsell, Z. (2018). Student Learning Outcome Measures: Using Rubric Level Assessment in a Learning Management System. Poster Presented at 2018 Creighton University Assessment Symposium. 2018
  • Black, L., Domina, A., Kumke, J. (2018). Transforming Students into Professionals. Invited Continuing Education Course CHI Health System Omaha. 2018
  • Domina, A & Goodsell, Z. (2018). Student Learning Outcome Measures: Using Rubric Level Assessment in a Learning Management System. Poster presented at 2018 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2018
  • Bagby, L., Domina, A., Messer, M. & Shin, J. (2018). Becoming a FWEd: How to Teach students with confidence in the clinic. Invited Continuing Education Course Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. 2018
  • Domina, A., Bagby, L., Thinnes, A. & Messer, M. (2018). Where Are They Now? After the Doctoral Experiential Component. Poster presented at 2018 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2018
  • Jensen, L.; Lally, K.; Bracciano, A.; Coppard, B.; Domina, A.; Lampe, A.; Mayer, A.; & Qi, Y. (2018). Distance Education in Occupational Therapy: Comparison of On-Campus and Hybrid Student Outcomes. Poster Presented at 2018 NOTA Annual Conference. 2018
  • Domina, A. & Nelson, K. (2017). Building a Community of Learning:An Interprofessional Community-Based Educational Experience. Short Course presented at 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2017
  • Domina, A., Kimmerling, M. & Thinnes, A. (2017) Building Momentum and Increasing Value in Occupational Therapy State Associations. Short Course presented at 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2017
  • Domina, A. (2016). Becoming a FWEd: How to teach students with confidence in the clinic. Invited CEU Presentation Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Lunch and Learn. 2016
  • Domina, A. & Nelson, K. (2016). Interprofessional Team Mentoring: An example of PT and OT Team Mentoring in Action. Invited Presentation Creighton University Residency Mentor Development Session. 2016
  • Domina, A., Nelson, K. & VerMaas, J. (2016). Team-Based Interprofessional Mentorship for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Residents. Poster presented at 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2016
  • Domina, A., Thinnes, A. & Kimmerling, M. (2016). Connecting Practitioners Locally, Nationally, and Globally: Building Value in State Organizations. Poster presented at 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2016
  • Domina, A., Nelson, K., & VerMaas, J. (2015). Team-Based Interprofessional Mentorship for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Residents. Presented at Creighton University Assessment Symposium 2015: Making Purposeful Change. 2015
  • Domina, A., Chang, W.P., Bahle-Lampe, A., Coppard, B., Jewell, V., Mayer, A., Poutre, B., & Qi, Y. (2015). Using the Health Sciences Reasoning Test to Assess Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctroate Students Critical Thinking Skills in Health: An Exploratory Study. Presented at Creighton University Assessment Symposium 2015: Making Purposeful Change. 2015
  • Domina, A., Nelson, K. & VerMaas, J. (2015). Team-Based Interprofessional Mentorship for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Residents. Presented at Collaborating Across Borders V in Roanoke, VA. 2015
  • Domina, A. & Greiner, B. (2015). Understanding Sensory Integration: What are My Childs Sensory Preferences. Presented at the Nebraska Adoption Conference. 2015
  • Domina, A. & Thinnes, A. (2015). Walking Ignatian in Clinical Practice: Assessing Values Through Occupational Therapy Fieldwork. Presented at 2015 Creighton University Assessment Symposium. 2015
  • Barr, J.B., Domina, A., Furze, J., Gale, J. & Nelson, K. (2014). Best Practices in Mentoring: Strategies for Success in Residency Education. Presented at Creighton University Residency Mentoring Meeting. 2014
  • Thinnes, A. & Domina, A. (2014). Engaging occupational therapy students on Level II fieldwork through the use of synchronous online discussion groups. Presented at 2014 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. 2014
  • Domina, A. & Patterson, A. (2014). Supervision in Challenging Situations. Presented at Munroe Meyer Institute Omaha, NE continuing education event. 2014
  • Thinnes, A. & Domina, A. (2013). Engaging occupational therapy students on Level II fieldwork through the use of synchronous online discussion groups. Presented at American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit. 2013
  • Nelson, K., Domina, A., Furze, J, & VerMaas-Lee, J. (2013). Updates in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy: A Panel Discussion on the Latest and Greatest. Presented at Creighton University Alumni Weekend Continuing Education Event. 2013
  • Doll, J.D., Jensen, L., Matthews, A., Griffiths, Y. & Domina, A. (2013). Technology and Teaching: Best Practices for Distance and Campus Students. Presented at 2013 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference 2013
  • Domina, A., Chang, W.P., Flecky, K., Jensen, L., Mu, K., Coppard, B., Bracciano, A., Doll, J.D., & Poutre, B. (2013). Assessing Critical Thinking Skills in Occupational Therapy Students Using the Health Sciences Reasoning Test. Presented at 2013 Creighton University AEA Development Grant Series. 2013
  • Domina, A, Chang, W.P., Flecky, K,, Jensen, L., Mu, K., Coppard, B., Bracciano, A., Doll, J.D., & Poutre, B. (2013). Assessing Critical Thinking Skills in Occupational Therapy Students Using the Health Sciences Reasoning Test. Presented at Creighton University 2013 AEA Development Grant Series. 2013
  • VerMaas-Lee, J. & Domina, A. (2011). Sensory Integration and Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Our 7 Senses Working and not Working Together. Presented at 2011 Nebraska School Health Conference in Kearney, NE. 2011
  • Domina, A. & Economides, S. (2010). Inclusion: The role of school-based therapists. Presented at Creighton University for SPAHP Interdisciplinary Seminar Series. 2010

Awards

  • Service Commendation
    AOTA Service Commendation
    AOTA
  • Father Don Driscoll, S.J. Ignatian Teaching Award
    Voted on by students and awarded to a faculty member who exemplifies the importance of Ignatian Values within teaching.
    SPAHP
  • Service Commendation - AOTA Service Commendation (2016)
    AOTA Service Commendation for membership to Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP)
    AOTA
  • Service Commendation - AOTA Service Commendation (2015)
    Service Commendation in recognition of role as EK Wise Scholarship Reviewer
    AOTA
  • Contributor of the Year
    Awarded in recognition of significant contributions and outstanding service to the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association.
    Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association
  • Inductee - AOTF Leaders & Legacies Inductee Spring 2015
    AOTF Leaders & Legacies Inductee Spring 2015
    AOTF
  • Service Commendation - AOTA Service Commendation (2014)
    AOTA Service Commendation
    AOTA
  • Academic Excellence Award
    For commitment to the assessment and continuous improvement of student learning and attendance at the 2012-2013 Assessment workshop including submission of program assessment materials.
    University Assessment Committee and Office for Academic Excellence and Assessment
  • Service Commendation - AOTA Service Commendation (2013)
    AOTA Service Commendation
    AOTA
  • Service Commendation - AOTA Service Commendation (2012)
    AOTA Service Commendation
    AOTA
  • Participant - Summer Initiative for Teaching Excellence (SITE)
    Summer Initiative for Teaching Excellence (SITE) participant - Summer 2011
    Summer Initiative for Teaching Excellence (SITE)