Ralhan, Aruna. Interview. Aruna describes her career in occupational therapy in Newfoundland 1987 - 2019 from a generalist rural practice in Clareville to a very specialzed practice in injury prevention and vocational rehabilitation in St. John's.

Aruna talks about moving from India and London England to a small town in Newfoundland; being first person from India in Clarenville; creating an occupational therapy department from scratch; learning about occupational therapy in Newfoundland context; developing generalist practice; moving to Gener...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Manojlovich, Mary
Other Authors: Ralhan, Aruna, Graduated from the Institute of Physically Handicapped in Delhi, India in 1984; worked in England; Dr. G.B. Memorial Hospital in Clarenville 1987-1990; General Hospital 1990-1996; Health Care Corporation of St. John's 1996-2004; Eastern Health 2004-2019.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/occuptherapy/id/16
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Summary:Aruna talks about moving from India and London England to a small town in Newfoundland; being first person from India in Clarenville; creating an occupational therapy department from scratch; learning about occupational therapy in Newfoundland context; developing generalist practice; moving to General Hospital in St. John's; becoming expert in vocational rehabilitation; injury prevention; transition to Human Resources Department; niche as an occupational therapist; passion for her work and her profession; small but mighty occupational therapy professional group in Newfoundland and Labrador.