Jennifer Krysa
Contact
Term Other Teaching, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Occupational Therapy
- krysa@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Credentials:
Master of Science. University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. University of Alberta.
Bachelor of Science with Specialization. University of Alberta.
Registered Occupational Therapist (Alberta)
Occupational Therapist Registered (USA)
Background:
Clinician-educator with expertise in physical health assessment & intervention, competency-based education, curriculum renewal, assessment design and interprofessional collaboration. Senior-level healthcare leader with broad experience in system-level practice improvement, regulatory alignment, and quality oversight within complex health systems. Develop provincial clinical guidelines and strategic initiatives to strengthen service delivery and evidence-informed practice for occupational therapists.
Professional Interests :
- Controlling our data story through documentation practices
- Occupational Therapist (OT) professional identity and language
- Functional cognition including delirium interventions in ICU and decision-making capacity assessment
- Core clinical competencies of occupational therapists in public health
Teaching
- Co-Instructor OCCTH 550 Occupational Therapy Process and Practice: Transition
- Primary Instructor OCCTH 583 Foundations of Physical Health in Occupational Participation
- Primary Instructor OCCTH 584 Physical Health Interventions for Occupational Participation
Courses
OCCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Process and Practice: Transition
Practice principles of occupational therapy services in relation to the broader practice environment. Develop readiness for transition to the workforce.
OCCTH 583 - Foundations of Physical Health in Occupational Participation
This course provides an in-depth study of physical health systems, including the nervous system, and how illness, injury, and disease in interaction with social and environmental contexts influence occupational participation. Students will simultaneously build capabilities in occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
OCCTH 584 - Physical Health Interventions for Occupational Participation
Provides a comprehensive examination of various clinical conditions that impact occupational capability. Students will learn and apply evidence-informed occupational therapy assessments and interventions in practical, real-world scenarios. The course explores the interplay between individuals, their health, and the environment, promoting a comprehensive view of health and wellbeing and addressing occupational participation.