Clarke, Jodi. Interview. Jodi describes her decision to become an occupational therapist, her education and career in Labrador from graduation in 1996 until the present day; Annie Baikie Watts, first person from Newfoundland to train as an occupational therapist, graduating in 1928 and returning to Labrador to work

Jodi talks about how she decided to become an occupational therapist; experience as a student at Dalhousie; returning to work in Happy Valley Goose Bay after graduation in 1996; first occupational therapist in many years; working between Labrador City and Happy Valley Goose Bay (HVGB); community-bas...

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Main Author: Manojlovich, Mary
Other Authors: Clarke, Jodi, Jodi was born in St. John's; grew up in Churchill Falls Labrador; completed a degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie; attained a BScOT from Dalhousie in 1996; worked in Labrador from 1996 to the present day, based out of Happy Valley Goose Bay.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/occuptherapy/id/32
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Summary:Jodi talks about how she decided to become an occupational therapist; experience as a student at Dalhousie; returning to work in Happy Valley Goose Bay after graduation in 1996; first occupational therapist in many years; working between Labrador City and Happy Valley Goose Bay (HVGB); community-based practice on the coast of Labrador; inpatient work in the new hospital in HVGB; working in mental health; challenging scope of practice; importance of cultural awareness, culturally based practice; connection to Labrador; partnerships with local indigenous organizations; experience with the first Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Clinic in the province; Annie Baikie Watts story.