Curriculum Vitae

Clinician, Educator, Consultant, Speaker

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MY VISION AS AN EDUCATOR

To implement authentic and effective forms of inclusive pedagogies, educational technologies, research agendas, and the development of equitable learning outcomes for all students.

To support active learning and program enrichment strategies through higher education, leadership, and scholarship.

EDUCATION

· EdD, Doctor of Education, Specialization in Educational Technology-Walden University

· B.S/M.S, York College City University of New York, Occupational Therapy

· LaGuardia Community College- Emergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Program (New York City Emergency Medical Technician Licensing Program)

RESEARCH AGENDA

Academic:

· Examining healthcare students’ behavioral and critical thinking capacities as related to multimedia education/technologies in relationship to e-professionalism, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and competency- based outcomes

· Exploring methods in leveraging educational technologies in occupational therapy (OTA/MSOT/OTD/PP-OTD) admissions processes to examine implementation methods for holistic admissions and its long-term sustainability

· Analyzing the impact of sociocultural education within occupational therapy education

Clinical:

· Developing an assistive technology framework for HyFlex education and practice

· Exploring sexuality and psychosocial wellness through a Sexual Health Model (SHM) Social Change:

· Assessing and implementing equitable and inclusive forms of educational technologies for the national higher education sector

QueeACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

State University of New York- Downstate Health Sciences University- School of Health Professions (SOHP) Department of Occupational Therapy, Brooklyn, NY

Full Time Assistant Professor & Admissions Coordinator (Tenure Track), 2017-Present

Assistive Technology (2.0 credits)
Theory & Practice V: School Age Pediatrics (3.0 credits)
Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy I (2.0 credits)
Advanced Clinical Care Course-Acute Care Simulation Learning & Home Care Simulated Practice Course
Masters Level Research I, II, III, IV Faculty Advisor (5 credits)
NBCOT Preparatory Seminar- Pediatrics, Assistive Technology, Physical Disabilities and Test Taking Strategies
American Red Cross (ARC) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Care Life Support Course for Occupational Therapy Students

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE continued

York College City University of New York- BS/MS Occupational Therapy Program

Adjunct Assistant Professor, 2017-2022

· Physical Disabilities II Lab Instructor (Primary Instructor)

(3.0 credits)

· Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (Summer Affiliations)

(5.0 credits)

· Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Instructor (Lab Instructor)

(2.0 credits)

· Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice (Co-instructor)

(3.0 credits)

· Physical Interventions I (Primary Instructor) (3.0 credits)

· Academic Fieldwork Acquisition Specialist (5.0 credits)

· Capstone Experience (Primary Instructor) (3.0 credits)

· Advanced Practice Course (Primary Instructor) (3.0 credits)

· Assistive Technology (Primary Instructor) (3.0 credits)

FACULTY-STUDENT RESEARCH

Occupational Therapy and Burnout Syndrome

(2017-2018)

o Quantitative research design investigating burnout syndrome among Occupational Therapists and related demographic and practice setting variables

Occupational Therapy and Sexuality- Addressing Sexuality and Related Demographics (2018-2019)

o Quantitative research design investigating Occupational Therapy practitioners’ perceptions on addressing sexuality within healthcare practice and related variables

Student Run Free Clinic- Analyzing Mental Health Needs Amongst Healthcare Workers (2019-2020)

o Quantitative research design investigating healthcare workers perceptions and attitudes on the need for mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Occupational Therapy Student Communication Styles Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2021)

o Quantitative research design investigating Occupational Therapy student’s communication styles during the COVID-19 pandemic in correlation to academic and clinical performance

Implementation of the Coaching Model Within Distance Tele-Health Care- Implications for Occupational Therapy Within Indigenous Populations (2020-2021)

o Mixed methods research design investigating the effectiveness of the coaching model as implemented through online video modules for parents with children with disabilities

Social Media Competency Amongst Nursing and Occupational Therapy Students (2021-2022)

o Quantitative research design investigating the similarities and differences amongst Nursing and

Occupational Therapy student’s social media competency within academic and clinical education

· Exploring the Characteristics of Occupational Therapy Clinicians Transitioning into Academic Practice

(2022- Ongoing)

o Qualitative research design investigating the attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of OTD practitioners who have or are in the process of transitioning into academic practice

ADVANCED TRAINING CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

·Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), Assistive Technology Professional

(2020-2022)

· Certified Instructor in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation & AED for Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross (2023-2024)

· Certified in Basic Care Life Support (BCLS)- American Red Cross (2019-2021)

· Certified Instructor for CPR/AED, American Red Cross (2021-2023)

· International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Certified Autism Specialist (CAS)

(2022-2025)

· International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Board Certified Tele- PracticeSpecialist (BCTS) (2022-2025)

· International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS) (2022-2025)

· American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Academic Leadership Institute 2021-2022 Leadership Certificate

· American Occupational Therapy Association- Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP) (2022-2025)

PUBLICATIONS

· (Chapter Author) Pagpatan, V. (2022). In J.Hinojosa and M. Louise Blount In Texture of Life 5th edition, (chapter 5), AOTA Press

· (Book Author & Co-Editor) Auriemma, D., Hutchinson, C., Roseus, Y., & Pagpatan, V., (2022). Contemporary Case Studies in Occupational Therapy. AOTA Press

In Contract- Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants (5th ed)

In Contract- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Occupational Therapy

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Cornell University Key Note Presentation

Adapting During a Pandemic: Removing Barriers for Individuals with Disabilities- Virtual Presentation

· Assistive Technology Industry Association 2021 (National Activity) Presenter: Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Conference- Remote Learning: Optimizing Video Conference Tools Within Higher Education- Virtual Presentation

· SUNY Conference on Instruction & Technology- CIT 2021 (Regional Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Presentation, Assessment of Social Media Competency Amongst College Students & Implications Towards Supplemental Teaching Platforms for Educators

· SUNY Conference on Instruction & Technology- CIT 2021 (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Presentation, The Implementation of Open Access Online Volunteering Modules: Addressing Flexible Admissions Requirements for Healthcare Professions from a SUNY Admissions Perspective

· SUNY Conference on Instruction & Technology- CIT 2021 (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Presentation, Utilization of e-professionalism standards for distance education- lessons from the covid-19 pandemic

· SUNY Faculty Development Conference: Teaching & Learning For Student Success Virtual Conference 2020 (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Proposing E-Professionalism Standards for Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic- Virtual Presentation

· SUNY Faculty Development Conference: Teaching & Learning For Student Success Virtual Conference 2020- (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Utilization of Online Critical Thinking Skill Assessment Tools to Enhance Admissions Standards- Poster Presentation

· SUNY Faculty Development Conference: Teaching & Learning For Student Success Virtual Conference 2020-(Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Utilization of Online Information Sessions to Enhance Program Outreach, Marketing and Data Collection Efforts for Prospective Candidates

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- Annual Conference 2020- (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Poster Presentation: A Pilot Study to Identify Demographic Factors Affecting Occupational Therapists’ Willingness to Address Sexuality as an ADL

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- Annual Conference 2020- (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Session-Addressing Racial, Social & Health Disparities Through A Student Association Led Collaborative Movement: SOTA/COTAD at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

· SUNY Fall 2020 Wizard Conference-(Regional Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Virtual Presentation- Simulating an Online Volunteering Experience For Higher Education Admissions: Utilizing a Learning ManagementSystem Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- Annual Conference 2021- (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- The Role of Occupational Therapy Students Addressing Mental Health Needs Through a Student-Run Free Clinic Model: A SUNY Downstate Perspective

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- Annual Conference 2021- (Regional Activity) Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Social Media Competency and Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Are We Sharing Too Much?

· Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Conference 2022- (National Activity- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan Addressing Equity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity Within Pediatric Tele-therapy

· American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Education Summit 2021-(National Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Simulated Occupational Therapy Volunteering Experience: A Digitized Approach to Admissions Standard

· American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Education Summit 2021-(National Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan-The Exploration of an Equitable Form of Occupational Therapy Academic Admissions:A Measure in the Diversification of the Profession

· American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Children & Youth Specialty Conference 2021- (National Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Assessment of Social Media Competency Amongst School-Aged Children: Implications for Occupational Therapy Pediatric Practice

· Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference 2022-(National Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan-Enabling Communication & Independence-Application of AAC to Multiple Sclerosis

· Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference 2022-(National Activity)-Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Addressing Equity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity Within Pediatric Tele-therapy

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) Academic Series Presentation-2022-(Regional Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Facilitating an Inclusive and Diverse Occupational Therapy Admissions Approach

· Delaware Occupational Therapy Association (DOTA) Webinar Presentation-2022-(Regional Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Addressing Social Media Competency Within Occupational Therapy: Are We Sharing Too Much?

· SUNY 30th Annual Conference on Instruction & Technology (CIT 2022)- Virtual Conference (Regional Activity)- Presenter Vikram Pagpatan- Social Media Competency Amongst College Students: Implications forHealthcare Education and the Development of E-Professionalism Guidelines

· American Occupational Therapy Association National Education Summit Conference-2022 (Regional Activity)- Presenter-Vikram Pagpatan- Leveraging Social Media Technologies into Innovative Forms of Pedagogy:

Implications Towards Contemporary Occupational Therapy Education

· New York State Occupational Therapy Association-Annual Conference 2022-(Regional Activity)-Presenter- Vikram Pagpatan- Working with Sikh Communities: Inequities and Missed Opportunities Within Culturally SensitiveOccupational Therapy Practice

· American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Inspire 2023-(National Activity)-Presenter-Vikram Pagpatan-Examining the Occupational Needs and Trends of South Asian Communities-Sikhs and Culturally Sensitive Care

· 2023 CUNY Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (C-IDEA) Conference (Regional Activity)- In Person Presentation- Contemporary DEI Centered Pedagogies- Preparing Healthcare Students for Inclusive and Equitable Care

· 2023 SUNY CIT Conference on Instruction & Technology at SUNY Oswego (Regional Activity)- Addressing E- Professionalism in Healthcare Education: Strategies in Addressing Education & Competencies

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