Jennifer Krysa
Contact
Term Other Teaching, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Occupational Therapy
- krysa@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE :
Occupational therapist, clinician-educator, and senior practice consultant with expertise in physical health assessment, rehabilitation, curriculum design, and competency-based occupational therapy education. Academic contributions include leadership in curriculum renewal, assessment design, OSCE development, student mentorship, and interprofessional education within the MScOT program at the University of Alberta. Brings extensive provincial leadership experience in professional practice, quality improvement, and clinical guideline development, supporting integration of evidence-informed and trauma-informed approach across academic and healthcare environments.
Research
- Occupational therapy documentation in the digital age. Controlling our data story.
- Delirium interventions in ICU
- Knowledge translation for frontline OTs
- 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.