Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, CGS
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Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, CGS, is a practicing therapist in Utah and is a credentialed holder 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 and Human Services (DHHS) to develop, implement, and operate healthcare quality improvement programs and has authored multiple laws to legislate improved patient care.
Mr. Brown has over 20 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 tens of 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 reduction. He has also been a keynote speaker at multiple events throughout the country.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Trent Brown has employment relationships with the Utah Department of Health and the University of Utah. He receives compensation as a national speaker. Trent Brown receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Trent Brown has no relevant non-financial relationships.
