TRENT BROWN, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS

Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, is a practicing therapist in Utah and is one of 36 credential holders of a board certification in gerontology (BCG) from the AOTA.  Mr. Brown also holds a certification as an assistive technology professional (ATP) from RESNA.  He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Utah where he is also an adjunct professor.  He is employed by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) to develop, implement, and operate healthcare quality improvement programs and has authored multiple laws to legislate improved patient care.  Mr. Brown also reviews clinical documentation for UDOH as an expert witness in reviewing cases.  Mr. Brown has over 15 years of clinical experience in skilled nursing, transitional care, acute, and home health.  Recently, he served as the VP for the UOTA where he co-authored SB 131 advancing OT practice in the state of Utah and has received multiple awards for his clinical, academic, and legislative work.  Through his expertise in advocating for therapy services authoring law and rule he has evolved into an expert presenter on ethical and legal issues facing therapy.  Mr. Brown has provided courses for thousands of clinicians throughout the country in conferences, private settings, and specialty conferences.  Mr. Brown is a master clinician and lecturer on a myriad of topics including joint arthroplasty, core strengthening, documentation, aging, functional mobility, ethics, and fall reeducation.  He has also been a keynote speaker at multiple events throughout the country.