Kelly Thompson, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Mail Stop 8045
Garrison House Room 309
(208) 282-4097
E-mail: thomkel2@isu.edu
Started teaching in the Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University in 2006.
Education:
- Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Massachusetts, May 2002
- Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, 1990
Clinical Experience:
- Experienced in evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for clients with a wide range of diagnoses in acute, intermediate and long-term psychiatric settings.
- Experienced in dual diagnosis treatment - knowledgeable in addiction recovery and relapse prevention.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Psychosocial Function in Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Use of Self
Professional Activities:
- Member - Idaho Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA)
- Member - American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Consultant in MH Service - Offering assistance with program development, psychosocial intervention and group facilitation to OT's in Idaho.
Research Interests:
- Weight gain in individuals with schizaophrenia taking atypical antipsychotic medications
- Mandatory FW placements in psycho-social settings
Recent Presentations:
- Presented short course - "Using Portfolios to Assess Professional Behavior," with Dr. Dana Howell, 05/04, American Occupational Association's Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
- Presented short course - "Psychosocial Considerations in Occupational Therapy," 10/02 at the Idaho Occupational Therapy Association's Annual Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Certifications:
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy - 1991
- Certified in Non-Aggressive Physical & Psychological Intervention - 1991
- Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association - 1989
Back to Faculty