Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

I teach on a variety of modules for both the undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy programmes. In addition to teaching I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students. I have worked in a variety of settings in the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland since qualifying as an occupational therapist in 2007. These include primary care, vocational rehabilitation, as well as acute, and community mental health services, including learning disabilities. I have predominantly worked with adults. I have a keen interest in research, in particular the occupational impact of engaging in a caregiving (family/friend carers) role and the influence caregivers have on patient health and well-being. 

HCPC Registered

Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists 

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

MSc APPOT  - Katar Cassar (2021)

I teach and mark on a range of modules across the BSc (Hons), MOccTh (Hons),MSc pre-registration and MSc post-registration programmes in Occupational Therapy. 

I have module leadership responsibility for OCT407: Occupational Studies: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice 2 &OCT408: Occupational Studies: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice 2.

Pathway lead for MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy

My teaching interests include

·    Mental Health - adult and child

·    Vocational Rehabilitation 

·    Mixed methodologies

·    Occupational Science