Erika Kerry

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Email
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Location
Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
As a qualified Occupational Therapist specialising on orthopaedics, I currently work at the University of Essex as an OT lecturer and Programme Lead for the OT Degree Apprenticeship (OTDA). I have been employed by the University since 2017 and have gone from working as a practice educator in placements to my current role. Within this time I have also completed an MSc in Medical and Clinical Education and I am a qualified moving and handling trainer.
Qualifications
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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy University of Essex, (2008)
Appointments
University of Essex
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Lecturer (Occupational Therapy), School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex (1/9/2017 - present)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Placement Supervision
Placement supervision and impacting factors within acute hospital settings for OT students.
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Informing Sciences 1 (HS173)
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Therapy and Occupation (HS274)
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Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice (HS371)
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Becoming a Practitioner (HS372)
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Transition from Student to Occupational Therapist (HS374)
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Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Portfolio 1 (HS705)
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Developing Professional Skills: Therapy and Occupation (HS805)
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Advancing Practice: Occupational Perspectives in Diverse Communities (HS807)
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Becoming a Professional: Professional Skills (HS808)
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Foundations for Occupational Therapy (HS892)