Kathy Gifford Lemcool, M.A., OTR
Assistant Professor

Education

present      Enrolled in coursework towards Ph.D. in Instructional Design & Development at
                 the University of South Alabama
1995          Master of Arts, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University
1982          Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University

Practice Specialties

Adult Neurological Disorders
Dysphagia
Psychiatry - Eating Disorders

Research Interests

Functional Deficits with Dementia
Diffusion of Innovation in clinical practice and education

Recent Publications

Gifford, K., (in press).  Using instructional games: A teaching strategy for increasing student participation and retention. Occupational Therapy Education in the New Millennium.

Gifford, K., Wooster, D., Gray, L., & Chromiak, B. (2001).  Home health care.  In M. Scaffa (Ed.) Occupational therapy in community based practice settings. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. 

Wooster, D., Gray, L., & Gifford, K., (2001). Specialized practice in home health care.   In M. Scaffa (Ed.) Occupational therapy in community based practice settings. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. 

Special Accomplishments

Member, Kappa Delta Pi (International Education Honorary)
Member, Alpha Theta Chi Honorary Society (Scholastic and Leadership)
Member, Alpha Eta Honorary Society (Allied Health Professions)

Memberships in Professional Associations

2001-2003            President Alabama Occupational Therapy Association
2000-2001            President Elect Alabama Occupational Therapy Association
1999-2000            South District Chair- Alabama Occupational Therapy Association
1998-1999            Secretary- Alabama Occupational Therapy Association South District
1993- Present       Member, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association
1991- 1994           Member, Florida Occupational Therapy Association
1987- 1989           Committee of State Association Presidents, American Occupational
                           Therapy Association
1982- Present       Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

Contact Information:   

Office:  Room # 5202
Telephone:  (251) 434-3930
Email:  kgifford@jaguar1.usouthal.edu