Training Occupational Therapy
Resume:
Courtney Bale, MOTS, CSCS
La Mesa, CA 91942
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire an Occupational Therapy position at a facility that emphasizes client-centered and
occupation-based care, while continuing to develop my interest in neuro-rehabilitation.
EDUCATION:
University of St. Augustine, San Marcos, CA 2012
Masters of Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 2001
Bachelors of Communication
EXPERIENCE:
LEVEL IIB-Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA, 9/10/12 - 11/30/12
Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation 9/10/12 to 11/30/12
• Aided in the interdisciplinary treatment addressing the physical, functional, cognitive,
emotional, social and spiritual needs of persons with functional limitations.
• Facilitated a “transition program,” by assessing safety needs, as well as ensuring patient
has proper adaptive devices to live independently in their home environment.
• In-Service Topic: Mirror Therapy – Homemade Mirror Box
LEVEL IIA-California Children’s Services (CCS), Vista, CA, 6/10/12 - 8/31/12
Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Independently managed a caseload of pediatric clients by implementing therapeutic
interventions according to their functional limitations in a school-based medical therapy unit.
• Developed home exercise programs (HEP) and educated parents/caregivers regarding the
importance of continued therapy outside of the school to further progress made by the child.
• In-Service Topic: Proper Seating and Positioning
LEVEL IB-Developmental Therapy Center (DTC), San Diego, CA 10/2011
Pediatric Services
LEVEL IB-St. Paul’s Pace, San Diego, CA 09/2011
Nursing Home Alternative
LEVEL IB-Occupational Therapy Training Program (OTTP), 07/2011
Torrance, CA, Behavioral Health Services
LEVEL IB-California Children’s Services (CCS), Vista, CA 06/2011
Pediatric Rehabilitation
WORK EXPERIENCE:
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 2001-
2009
Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Designed and implemented strength, flexibility, plyometric and conditioning programs
for the Men’s and Women’s varsity sport teams, ranging in number from 8-60 participants, while
constantly researching new trends with respect to alternative training for different sport teams.
• Assisted head Strength Coach with the organization and regulation of the weightroom
ensuring that athletes were provided with sound, safe technique and a productive training
environment
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
• President, Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) 08/2011 –
06/2012
• Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 2011 – Current
• Member, Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) 2011 –
Current
• Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2002 –
Current
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
• American Heart Association Basic CPR & AED Program 2002 – Current
• Palomar Pomerado Health Bloodborne Pathogen Education & Training 2011 – Current
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach 2004 – Current
AWARDS:
• Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award 2012
The Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award is presented to the Entry-Level OT
graduate who possesses characteristics most supportive of the program’s mission statement.
These attributes include professionalism, clinical reasoning, ethical standards, and commitment
to professional growth.
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