Catherine Tsang-Wu

Assistant Professor at Parker University
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  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Chinese Full professional proficiency
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Credentials

  • NDT Trained
    NDTA (Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association)
    Jan, 1996
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR & AED
    American Health Care Academy
    Oct, 1992
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
    Feb, 1992
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
    Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist (OT/L)
    California Board of Occupational Therapy
    Oct, 2002
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist Licensed (OT/L)
    Texas Board of OT Examiners
    Nov, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist Licensed (OT/L)
    Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy
    Jan, 2009
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Parker University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Assistant Professor
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Teaching the following physical disability courses in the OTA program: * Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy; * Occupational Performance in Adulthood; * Neurology in Occupational Therapy; * Therapeutic Intervention Teaching the following physical disability courses in the OTA program: * Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy; * Occupational Performance in Adulthood; * Neurology in Occupational Therapy; * Therapeutic Intervention

  • The Centre for Neuro Skills
    • Irving, TX
    • Occupational Therapist / Fieldwork Educator
      • Oct 2019 - Present

      • Supervise OT Level II students to reach entry-level competency in the Day Neuro setting. • Guide students to develop OT projects toward community reintegration and functional cognitive assessment for the acquired brain injury (ABI) population. • Lead students and supportive staff (clinic aides and residential staff) to meet the company’s standards on essential neurological interventions and documentation. • Perform top-down functional assessments in ADL/IADL/ cognition and bottom-up testing/ screening on upper extremities/ vision/visual perception for clients acquired brain injury (ABI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) from 13-80 years old. • Integrate NDT and PNF with evidence-based interventions (i.e. electrical stimulation, mirror therapy, and mental practice) to promote function and manage spasticity. • Competent in vision therapy; organize and conduct community reintegration outings, and enforce returning to school/work and driving. • Utilize behavior tools to manage maladaptive behaviors in adolescents and adults.

  • Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Florence, KY
    • Occupational Therapist in Inpatient Rehabilitation
      • Feb 2017 - May 2018

      • Devised evidence-based, occupation-based treatment intervention for medical, orthopedic, and neurological dysfunction. • Offered daily and weekly coverage for the supervision of Level I & II fieldwork students. • Devised evidence-based, occupation-based treatment intervention for medical, orthopedic, and neurological dysfunction. • Offered daily and weekly coverage for the supervision of Level I & II fieldwork students.

  • Brown Mackie College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

      • Developed an unconventional fieldwork site in a homeless shelter for Level I OTA students• Assigned and managed fieldwork placement for Levels I & II.• Monitored communication and online assignments with Level I & II fieldwork students.• Offered advice for conflict resolution; acted as liaison for students and clinical educators.

    • Academic Instructor for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
      • Oct 2012 - Jul 2016

      • Revamped and taught student-centered courses o OT 1215 Functional Anatomy 1o OT 1315 Functional Anatomy 2o OT 2350 OT Intervention in Physical Rehabilitation (lecture & lab)o OT 2360 OT Intervention in Neurological Rehabilitation (lecture & lab)o OT 2470 OT Intervention in Geriatric Rehabilitation (lecture & lab)• Redesigned practical testing and labs with simulation for hands-on training.• Offered one-on-one tutoring in Functional Anatomy and Neurological Rehabilitation. • Co-taught and supervised fieldtrips for OT 2110 OT Intervention in Mental Health• Proficient in using online learning platform to build syllabi, grade assignments, facilitate threaded discussion forums, and navigate online teaching tools.

  • Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Florence, KY
    • Clinical Coordinator of Education / Occupational Therapist in Inpatient Rehabilitation
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

      • Managed OT & OTA Level I & II fieldwork education program and mediated dispute. • Developed in-service training calendar for OT department. • Enhanced neurological treatment skills among OT staff via problem-solving labs. • Established easy accessibility to scholastic journals to promote research-based practice. • Trained nursing staff on upper extremity management, bed positioning, and transfers. and educators. • Managed OT & OTA Level I & II fieldwork education program and mediated dispute. • Developed in-service training calendar for OT department. • Enhanced neurological treatment skills among OT staff via problem-solving labs. • Established easy accessibility to scholastic journals to promote research-based practice. • Trained nursing staff on upper extremity management, bed positioning, and transfers. and educators.

  • Gentiva - Rehab Without Walls
    • San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), CA
    • Occupational Therapist in Home and Community
      • Mar 2004 - Jul 2009

      • Customized home and community re-entry programs for non-Medicare patients with ABI, SCI, MS, PTSD, multiple injuries/ fractures, and other neurological disorders. • Administered pre-driving screening, vision screening, and home safety assessment. • Customized home and community re-entry programs for non-Medicare patients with ABI, SCI, MS, PTSD, multiple injuries/ fractures, and other neurological disorders. • Administered pre-driving screening, vision screening, and home safety assessment.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center- Herrick Campus
    • Berkeley, CA
    • Occupational Therapist / Fieldwork Educator in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitaion and Outpatient Program
      • May 2001 - Jul 2009

      • Conducted neuro re-education, aquatics therapy, functional re-training, and wheelchair seating for patients with CVA, TBI, SCI, MS, PD, ALS, and other neurological diseases. • Administered standardized American Spinal Injury Assessment (ASIA). • Mentored OTRs on dysphagia competency and on complex neurological cases, utilizing NDT and NEURO-IFRAH treatment techniques. • Conducted in-services to RNs, PCAs, Rehab Aides, and OT fieldwork students. • Provided 3-6 months of caseload coverage in the outpatient rehab program

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
    • Berkeley, CA
    • Occupational Therapist / Fieldwork Educator in Acute Care, Cardiac Care, and Intensive Care
      • Jul 1999 - May 2001

      • Assessed patients’ rehabilitative needs and facilitated appropriate discharges. • Trained OTs and OTAs on NDT approach for low-functioning, acutely ill patients. • Supervised OT fieldwork interns for the safe management of patients and equipment. • Assessed patients’ rehabilitative needs and facilitated appropriate discharges. • Trained OTs and OTAs on NDT approach for low-functioning, acutely ill patients. • Supervised OT fieldwork interns for the safe management of patients and equipment.

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Herrick Campus
    • Berkeley, CA
    • Occupational Therapist in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
      • Apr 1995 - Jul 1999

      • Conducted individual and group treatments for upper extremity functional re-training. • Administered wheelchair seating assessment, neuro re-education, functional cognitive-perceptual training, and activities of daily living retraining • Co-chaired Community Re-entry Task Force; participated in SCI Task Force. • Conducted individual and group treatments for upper extremity functional re-training. • Administered wheelchair seating assessment, neuro re-education, functional cognitive-perceptual training, and activities of daily living retraining • Co-chaired Community Re-entry Task Force; participated in SCI Task Force.

  • Chart Rehabilitation
    • San Leandro, CA
    • Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Work Hardening Clinic
      • Sep 1994 - Sep 1995

      • Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations for clients with workers’ compensation. • Designed, implemented, and revised personalized work simulation programs. • Instructed weekly training class on work safety and back injury prevention. • Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations for clients with workers’ compensation. • Designed, implemented, and revised personalized work simulation programs. • Instructed weekly training class on work safety and back injury prevention.

  • UCSF Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Occupational Therapist in Inpatient Rehab, Acute Care, and Skilled Nursing Facillity
      • Mar 1992 - Sep 1994

      • Provided assessment, treatment, and referrals for all units of care. • Advocated OT intervention in acute care to in-house physicians, medical interns and other interdisciplinary members. • Provided assessment, treatment, and referrals for all units of care. • Advocated OT intervention in acute care to in-house physicians, medical interns and other interdisciplinary members.

Education

  • Quinnipiac University
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional), Occupational Therapy
    2017 - 2019
  • San Jose State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major in Occupational Therapy; Minor in Psychology
    1987 - 1991

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