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Education
BS in Occupational Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
MS in Health Education, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
Certification
OTR/L
CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
University Appointment
Assistant Professor, 2008
Instructor, 2002
Clinical Instructor, 1996
Research and Clinical Interests
Occupational Therapy intervention for persons with low vision and depression.
Longitudinal evaluation of occupational therapy intervention outcomes in the assisted living environment.
The role of socialization in maintaining cognitive function in older adults.
Safety assessment and accident prevention with adults.
Course Taught
OT 357 Evaluations
OT552 Interventions: Enhancing Human Performance
OT 480/482 Fieldwork Level II Fieldwork Educator
Professional Memberships
American Occupational Therapy Association,
Member and Roster of Accreditation Evaluators (educational programs) 1997-2008 Proposal reviewer for conference programs 2002-2010
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. Member
Proposal reviewer for conference program, 1999-2008
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists
American Association for Health Education
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Member, Riverview Home Board of Trustees "Unusual Incident Committee"
Safety and Prevention Task Force
Awards And Honors
Fred and Sadye Abrams Award for Excellence in Clinical or Laboratory Instruction 2004-2005
AOTA Service Award recipient for service as an occupational therapy program accreditation evaluator, 1997-2006
Academic Educator Award Recipient Presented by the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association 2002
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Arlene Lorch, OTD, OTR/L, CHES