Clinical Specialty

• Pediatrics
• Physical Disabilities

Education

• BS, Occupational Therapy, Keuka College
• MHS, University of Indianapolis
• DHS, University of Indianapolis

Areas of Expertise

Pediatrics

Research

• Clinical Educators experience with preparedness of students
• Predictors of Fieldwork Success
• Bullying
• Empowerment through the Exploration of Nature for Community Engagement and Health Promotion

Publications

• Karp, P., Lavin, K. A., & Collins, T. (2022). Exploring Fieldwork Educator Development: Preparation Methods and Support Tools. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 6 (1). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2022.060113
• Buccinna, M., Collins, T., Cullinane, D., Wong, S. J., Koenig, V. E., Leiser, S. K., & Purohit, R. B. (2022). Community-Based OT Program Planning: A Virtual Level II Fieldwork Program Developed in Response to the Global Pandemic. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 6 (3). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2022.060318
• Karp, P., Lavin, K., & Collins, T. (2021). Exploring Preparedness for Competency in the Role of Fieldwork Educator. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (Supplement_2), 7512505185p1-7512505185p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.75S2-RP185
• Buccina, M., Collins, T., & Cullinane, D. (2020, November 13). Virtual health promotion fieldwork experiences with assisted living facilities: Keeping adults connected during COVID-19 [Poster presentation]. New York State Occupational Therapy Association 2020 Virtual Conference.
• Karp, P., Lavin, K., & Collins, T. (2020). Exploring Preparedness for Competency in the Role of Clinical Fieldwork Educator. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4_Supplement_1), 7411505231p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO9020
• Davis, L., Koenig, V. E., Collins, T., Lavin, K., Collins-Faria, M.., & Karp, P. (2019, April 4). Discover the superhero in you: Become a clinical fieldwork supervisor. Video at 2019 Annual Conference, American Occupational Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA.
• Collins, T. (2018, November 11). Continued competency in the role of the fieldwork educator: An exploratory survey. Presentation at 2018 NYSOTA Annual Conference by the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Palisades, New York.

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Memberships and Affiliations

• Member of AOTA
• Member of World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
• Member of Metropolitan Occupational Therapy Education Council (MOTEC)
• Member of NYSOTA

Teaching Responsibilities

New Curriculum

• OT-383 Community Service
• OT 390 Professional Development
• OT 392 Level I Mental Health
• OT 606 Level I Fieldwork

Old Curriculum

• OT 402 Physical Disabilities Fieldwork
• OT 480 Professional Development Journey
• OT 476-Level I Fieldwork Physical Disabilities
• OT 470- Level I OT Theory & Practice Pediatrics
• OT 602 Specialty Level I Fieldwork Level I Pediatrics
• OT 602 Specialty Level I Fieldwork Level I Hands
• OT-695-Research Mentor
• OT-696-Research Mentor