Laura Yvonne Bulk Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

I work with students who have disabilities and are studying to become healthcare professionals. Advising and collaborating with students and educators to ensure their educational experiences are accessible - including practical/fieldwork component of education.

British Columbia, Canada

Canada

As co-chairs, Julia Foster and I guide the network toward our vision and mission, and facilitate strategic planning.VisionAll Canadians with vision loss will have equal access to quality occupational therapy services, both in the area of vision rehabilitation and other areas of practice.MissionOccupational therapists will make a substantial contribution to the lives of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted through education, research and advocacy.

• Providing provincial representation and leadership in professional issues to CAOT-BC• Representing CAOT-BC and the advisory committee at local, provincial, and national events• Advocating for the advancement of occupational therapy• Chairing all committee meetings• Recruiting volunteers for various events and to the advisory committee• Collaborating with members to improve the advisory committee’s function and reach

Vancouver, Bc, Canada

As an OT consultant in the community, I work with individuals to maximize their function at home, school, work, or in whatever environments are important to them. I work as part of a team, which may include doctors, psychologists, ICBC adjusters, lawyers, and physiotherapists. The central member of this team is always the client.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, Bc

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, work with clients in an acute care setting to provide therapy and, with the interprofessional team, determine safe discharge options. Conducting cognitive/physical assessments (standardized and unstandardized), and providing equipment recommendations and education.

Vancouver, Bc, Canada

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, work with clients experiencing neuromusculoskeletal conditions to optimize their functioning. Using client-centered practice and tools including mobility and other equipment modifications and recommendations, education and goal-setting.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, conducted/worked in:- Long Term Care Services- Wheelchair prescription/trials- Ergonomic Assessments- ICBC Case Management- PGAP (Progressive Goal Attainment Program)- Functional Capacity Evaluations- Return to Work Planning and Intervention

Victoria, Bc, Canada

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist:- Primarily treated clients with neurological conditions, post-stroke and acquired brain injuries- Conducted interviews- Administered a wide variety of assessments of clients' abilities and function- Planned and Implemented interventions, including cognitive, psychosocial and upper extremity rehabilitation- Conducted wheelchair and equipment prescription/trials- Managed caseloads with an interdisciplinary - Provided client education classes- Planned patient discharges(Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist)

Vancouver, Bc, Canada

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist,- Assisted clients in psychological stabilization and rehabilitation, using tools that include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, individualized strategies and group therapy sessions.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) - Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: Rehabilitation Sciences Executive Council Research projects focusing on - Experiences of blindness.

Master Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Occupational Therapy Student Society (Secretary & Interprofessional Liaison), Interprofessional Student Advisory.

Bachelor Of Social Work (Bsw), Social Work

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor Program, Student Representative Program, Equity Working Group Laura's time at UVic included.