Tanya Trudell, Ed.D., OTR/L, C/NDT
Tanya Trudell, Ed.D., OTR/L, C/NDT
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Tanya Trudell, Ed.D., OTR/L, C/NDT
508-929-8895 ttrudell@worcester.edu
Faculty Member's Office
ST210A
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Areas of Expertise
Physical DisabilitiesNeurodevelopmental TreatmentNeurovision

Dr. Trudell possesses over ten years of experience as a registered occupational therapist in an acute rehabilitation hospital setting with a passion for working with clients with neurological conditions. Dr. Trudell specializes in teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses focused on evaluation and treatment of adults with physical disabilities, clinical reasoning, research, community health, and global health.

Education
2001
Eastern Connecticut State University
Psychology
BA
2008
Worcester State University
Occupational Therapy
MOT
2020
Johnson & Wales University
Educational Leadership
Ed.D.

OT-211 Kinesiology Lab

Lab experiences and discussions will integrate biological knowledge of movement with occupational therpy concepts of performance and function. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate range of motion, muscle strength, and posture. Functional abilities needed in daily activities will be analyzed.
1 credit

OT-313 Physiological Therapeutic Approaches

Occupational performance and context, professionalism, and clinical reasoning will be applied to practice models when addressing physiological health and illness.
3 credits

OT-317 Research I

Course examines measurement issues, concerns and tools; and why and how to use evidence in practice.
3 credits

OT-318 Physiological Therapeutic Approaches Lab

Directed observation and participation in the clinical application of theories and methods of occupational therapy intervention with physiological disorders. Includes Fieldwork I.
2 credits

OT-903 Clinical Reasoning I

Seminar to apply clinical reasoning skills to case studies integrating all aspects that influence therapeutic decision-making, including occupational performance areas, components, and contexts.
3 credits

OT-906 Global Health Issues

Understanding health issues from a global perspective of the economic, political, social and cultural forces which impact on health and health services.
3 credits

OT-908 Community Health

Community as a context for human functioning and occupational therapy intervention. Includes community placement.
3 credits