Carolyn Podolski

Post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Sargent College of Boston University, Boston MA. 2021
Master of Arts in Motor Learning from Teachers College of Columbia University New York City, NY. 1994
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Oh. 1987

Clinical Expertise
Inpatient rehab, Acute care hospitals, Skilled nursing facilities, and out-patient clinics focusing on general medical, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation and home health.

Teaching Experience

• Georgia State University Department of Occupational Therapy:  2015- present
• University of Alabama in Brimingham Department of Occupational Therapy: 2003 to 2007
• Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy: 1994-2003

Courses Taught
Include Human Gross Anatomy lecture and lab, Neuroscience lab, Medical conditions, Adult physical dysfunction, Analysis and Adaptation of occupation, Fieldwork Seminars, Capstone courses and Interprofessional education.

Publications

• Podolski, C. (2021). A community-based level I fieldwork program to enhance occupational therapy students' clinical reasoning, Dissertation. Boston University, ProQuest.
• Trombly, C., & Podolski, C. (2002). Assessing abilities and capacities: Range of motion, strength and endurance. In Trombly & M. Radomski (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. 5th edition. (pp. 47-136). Baltimore Md.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Ma, H-I., Trombly, C., & Podolski, C., (1999). The effect of context on skill acquisition and transfer. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53 (2). 138-144.

Presentations

• Podolski, C., Doyle, N., & Phillips, J. (2022, April 1). Brain-based learning: How occupational therapy practitioners can INSPIRE our clients and their caregivers to improve therapeutic outcomes, poster presentation. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Tx. National Conference.
• Podolski, C., & Doyle, N. (2022, April 2). A community-based Fieldwork Program to improve OT student clinical reasoning, poster presentation. Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Tx. National Conference.
• Podolski, C., & Doyle, N. (2022,October 22). A community-based Fieldwork Program to improve OT student clinical reasoning, poster presentation. Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Albany, Ga.
• Podolski, C. (2021, December 14). A community-based Fieldwork Program to improve OT student clinical reasoning. Boston University, Dissertation poster presentation. Virtual. Local.
• Podolski, C., Gross, J., & Moore, T., & Greene, J.  (2020, October 24). Community Partnership Opportunities with Refugees: Lessons for Educators, Clinicians and Researchers. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, National virtual Panel presentation.
• Podolski, C., & Chen, Y.  (2020, October 8). Understanding the Importance of Upper Extremity Anatomy for Occupational Performance. Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Virtual presentation. State conference.

Memberships
AOTA and GOTA