Elizabeth Alicea-Torres
Elizabeth Alicea-Torres
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy / Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, American International College, Springfield, Mass., 2021
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Barry University, Miami Florida, 2006; Post-professional
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., 2003
Research Interests
- Role of emerging occupational therapy practice settings
- Occupational Therapy for the end-of-life/terminally ill client
- Older Adults, Higher education, and service learning experiences
Courses Taught
- OCTH 635 - Dysfunction, Development & Adaptation in Older Adults
- OCTH 620 - OT in Community Based Practice
- OCTH 720 - OT in Community Based Practice, Capstone Experience & Project Development 1
- OCTH 721 - Capstone Experience & Project Development 2
- OCTH 722 - Capstone Experience & Project Development 3
- OCTH 784 - Doctoral Capstone Experience
- OCTH 785 - Doctoral Capstone Project
Certifications and Memberships
- Certified in Combined Decongestive Therapy - Dr. Vodder School of Manual Lymph Drainage
- Certified in Kinesio Taping - Dr. Vodder School of Manual Lymph Drainage
- Doctoral Committee - Springfield College Occupational Therapy Department
- SIM Committee - Springfield College Occupational Therapy Department
- DEI Advisory Board - Springfield College Occupational Therapy Department
- Professional Behavior/Development Committee - Springfield College Occupational Therapy Department
- American Occupational Therapy Association Membership
- World Federation of Occupational Therapy Membership
- Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association
