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Stephen Van Lew

Assistant Professor and Academic Capstone Coordinator, Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy
College of Health Sciences and Technology
svlchst@rit.edu
585-475-6574

Stephen Van Lew

Assistant Professor and Academic Capstone Coordinator, Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy
College of Health Sciences and Technology

Bio

Dr. Stephen Van Lew is currently an Assistant Professor/Capstone Coordinator the Occupational Therapy Program at RIT. He holds a BS in Occupational Therapy, MS in Movement Sciences and a PhD in Health Sciences. Previously, he was the Director of Occupational Therapy at NYU Langone in NYC for 23 years. He has been the principal investigator for a number of research projects along with primary and co-authoring numerous peer review publications. His clinical and research interests are in the area of adult neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. He continues to volunteer as Roster Accreditation Evaluator Team Chair for the American Council of Occupational Therapy Education in the accreditation assessment process for occupational therapy education programs.

svlchst@rit.edu
585-475-6574
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GLPH-105
Disease Awareness and Prevention
3 Credits
This course explores the effects of wellness and disease prevention on the human lifecycle, lifestyles and overall health. Basic structure and function of selected human body systems are discussed and related to factors such as diet and nutrition, alcohol, drugs, tobacco use, stress and the environment in discussion of health promotion and disease prevention. Lecture and class discussion and student participation are used to explore health related issues.
OCTH-613
Clinical Neuroanatomy
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the major structural and functional features of the nervous system with an emphasis on the brain and spinal cord. Students are expected to acquire a thorough understanding of the function of neuro system and apply such in-depth understanding to occupational therapy practice and the concept of occupation.
OCTH-643
Health Conditions and Occupational Therapy Performance
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of common health conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice across the lifespan with a focus on the impact of health conditions on occupational performance.
OCTH-701
Scholarly Foundations & Capstone Development
3 Credits
Building on the research inquiry in occupational therapy (WSHN 700) this course advances students’ scholarly competencies in preparation for their research project while introducing the foundations of capstone development. Students will be introduced to the Capstone process and student/faculty responsibilities and will engage in an examination of their interest areas(s) for the capstone experience and related project. Students will participate in various preparatory activities and learning experiences as they relate to the designated areas that are the capstone experience (beyond the generalist level) theory development, research, advanced clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, program development, policy development, education and administration.
WSHN-700
Research Methods in Health and Well-being
3 Credits
Research Methods in Health and Well-being addresses requisite foundational skills to conduct rigorous, robust, and ethical research into problems related to health, nutrition and well-being. Evidence-based and translational research issues are presented in tandem with design of research studies, measurement approaches, funding opportunities, and research management considerations.

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