Jennifer Krysa
Term Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Occupational Therapy
Contact
Term Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Occupational Therapy
- krysa@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Credentials:
- Master of Science. University of Alberta. 2019.
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. University of Alberta. 1996.
- Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Psychology. University of Alberta. 1991.
- Registered Occupational Therapist (Alberta)
- Occupational Therapist Registered (USA) - NBCOT Active Certification
Clinical Background:
- Acute & Critical Care: General Neurology, Stroke Team, General Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Burns, ICU and Geriatrics
- Ambulatory Care: Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Centre of Excellence, Seniors Clinic, Trauma Clinic (concussion)
- Professional Practice Leadership & OT Practice Consultant
Research
- Occupational therapy documentation in the digital age
Teaching
- OCCTH 550 Occupational Therapy Process and Practice: Transition
- OCCTH 556 Occupation Across the Lifespan: Older Adult
- OCCTH 583 Foundations of Physical Health in Occupational Participation
- OCCTH 584 Physical Health Interventions for Occupational Participation
Courses
OCCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Process and Practice: Transition
The focus in the course is to transition from entry-level student to entry-level clinician. The course will include a comprehensive clinical capping assessment that is designed to use practical course content and activities in applying entry-level competencies.
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.