About

Credentials:

Certificate in Adult Continuing Education - University of Saskatchewan - 2009

M.A.O.T with a Specialization in Developmental Disabilities - New York

University - 1989

BSc.O.T. University of Alberta - 1982

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Research

Professional Interests

health professional communication, professionalism and practice, clinical fieldwork,

health theoretical models, adult education, rural health

Mailing Address:

c/o Department of Occupational Therapy

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

University of Alberta

2-64 Corbett Hall

Edmonton, AB

CANADA T6G 2G4

Evaluating students’ use of web-based communication during practice placements

Author(s): Derdall M, Mulholland S, Brown C
Publication Date: 2010
Publication: British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 73
Page Numbers: 457- 460

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An early fieldwork experience: student and preceptor perspectives

Author(s): Mulholland S, Derdall M
Publication Date: 2007
Publication: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 74
Page Numbers: 161-171

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The students’ perspective on what makes an exceptional clinical preceptor

Author(s): Mulholland S, Derdall M
Publication Date: 2006
Publication: British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 69
Issue: 5
Page Numbers: 567-571

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Exploring recruitment strategies to hire occupational therapists

Author(s): Mulholland S, Derdall M
Publication Date: 2005
Publication: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 72
Page Numbers: 37-44

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A strategy for supervising occupational therapy students at community sites

Author(s): Mulholland S, Derdall M
Publication Date: 2005
Publication: Occupational Therapy International
Volume: 2
Page Numbers: 28-43

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Exploring what employers seek when hiring occupational therapists

Author(s): Mulholland S, Derdall M
Publication Date: 2004
Publication: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 71
Page Numbers: 223-229

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Development of a questionnaire to examine confidence of occupational therapy students during fieldwork experiences

Author(s): Derdall M, Olsen, P, Janzen, W, Warren, S
Publication Date: 2002
Publication: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 69
Page Numbers: 49-56

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Clinical Education in Saskatchewan: A Needs Assessment

Author(s): Derdall M, Urbanowski R.
Publication Date: 1995
Publication: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume: 62
Page Numbers: 148-53