Profile
Lorie Shimmell, MSc, is an occupational therapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She is the Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) for the MScOT Program. Lorie graduated with a bachelor degree in occupational therapy in 1986, and a master degree in 2007, both at McMaster University.
Current teaching responsibilities include professional practice coordination, and participation in all terms of the curriculum, with emphases in Terms 1 and 4.
Lorie's clinical background is in community based service in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec , with particular interest in pediatric populations in school health and palliative services. She has also focused on direct and consultation service in mental health, including correctional systems.
Research interests and involvement are centred around visual narratives as a vehicle in therapy with children, and youth transition. Lorie participates in investigations through CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research.
Fun Fact
Lorie's avocational time is spent with her husband and 3 children, extended family and friends. When she can sneak away, she'll be found in her workshop, building furniture for the pure joy of the process and the smell of sawdust.
Taking Graduate Students
Lorie is not taking graduate students.
Lab/Research Institute
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Courses Taught
MSc(OT)
2009
Foundational Knowledge, Final Session, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Professional Issues in Practice, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Transfer and Seating Workshop, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Northern Studies Stream Session, Term 1 PREP, OT 618
Child Abuse and Neglect, Term 4, I & I, OT 717
General: Pandemic Session, Terms 1 and 4
Professional Practice Session: Review of Practicum Streams, Learning Contract Development and Peer Review Process, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Facilitator, Handwriting Session, Term 4, I & I, OT 717
An Evening with the Youth Advisory Council: YAC at Mac, Term 4, I & I, OT 717
Professional Practice Session: Out of Catchment Practica, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Engaging Reflection and Learning Contract Development, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Introduction to Professional Practice, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Foundational Knowledge Session # 2, Development of Learning Plans and Contracts Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Foundational Knowledge Session # 1, Introduction to Self-directed Learning, learning PlansTerm 1, PREP, OT 618
Term 6 Overview of Professional Practice, Term 4, PREP OT 648
Professional Practice Session: Year 2 Practicum Preparation / Planning, Term 3, PREP OT 638 McMaster Campus
Professional Practice Session: Year 2 Practicum Preparation / Planning, Term 3 NSS, PREP OT 638, Videoconference with Northern Studies Stream campus
Professional Practice Session: Final Term 6 Practicum Forum, PREP OT 668
Professional Practice Session: International Practica Preparation and Risk Management, Term 6, PREP OT 668
COTO Module: Consent, Term 3, PREP OT 638
Professional Practice Session: International Practica, Term 3, PREP OT 638
Pandemic Sessions, Terms 3 and 6, PREP, OT 638 & 668
Professional Practice Session: Practica All Streams, Term 6, PREP OT 668
Professional Practice Session: Term 3 Practica and Review of Term 2 Practica, Term 3, PREP OT 638
International Practica Stream Session: Risk Management and Preparation, Term 5, PREP, OT 658
Professional Practice Session: SNAPPS, Term 2, PREP, OT 628
Professional Practice Session: Learning Contract, Term 2, PREP, OT 628
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