2010         PhD, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta
                   Occupational Therapists’ Continuing Professional Development in Current HealthCare Environment
1999         MSc(Occupational Therapy), Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine,  University of Alberta
                    Evaluation of the Efficacy of Pre - Operative Home Visits for Total Hip Replacement Patients
1977         BOT, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta
1973         Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta

Research interests:

• Profession Identity
• Professional Development
• Leadership
• Occupation and Health

Biosketch:

My doctoral research examines the relationship between workplace support in current health care environments and its impact on continuing professional development behaviors of occupational therapists.  Professional commitment and is proposed as a potential mediator in that relationship.  Future research will include consideration of the role of occupational therapy education programs in the continuing professional development of clinicians.

Inspiration/Vision Statement:
My vision for my role in this clinical track position is to ‘teach’ in such a way that our graduates will leave this program with a strong professional identity, strong reflection and lifelong learning skills values and skills, and finally that they will be equipped to emulate the accountability that comes with being a professional.

Recent publications:
     Rivard, A., Warren, S., Voaklander, D. & Jones, A. (2003). The efficacy of pre-operative home visits for total hip replacement clients.  Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 226-232.
     McKee, P. & Rivard, A. (2004). Orthoses as enablers of occupation: Client-centred splinting for better outcomes. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, 306-314.
     Rivard, A., Hollis, V., Darrah, J., Madill, H. & Warren, S. (2005). Therapists' perspectives on the management and delivery of occupational therapy and physical therapy services.  Healthcare Management Forum, 18 (2): 9-13.
     Hollis, V., Madill, H., Darrah, J., Warren, S. & Rivard, A.  (2006). Winners and losers: Occupational therapists’ and physical therapists’ experiences of community based rehabilitation services.  International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 13 (1): 7-13.