Dorothy P. Bethea, Ed.D, MPA, OTR/L
Associate Professor and Chairperson
Contact Information: Department of Occupational Therapy
430 F. L. Atkins Building
Winston-Salem, NC 27112
Phone: (336) 750 3172
Fax: (336) 750 3173
E-mail: betheadp@wssu.edu
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Education:
Ed.D, Education - Curriculum & Instruction. Argosy University (2004)
MPA, Political Science - Health Administration. Uni. of North Carolina-Greensboro (1986)
BS, Occupational Therapy. Uni. of Alabama-Birmingham (1976)
Accredited Office Ergonomics Evaluator
Arthritis Self-Help Leader (Arthritis Foundation)
Teaching Experience:
Professional Issues in Healthcare
Administration
Adult Physical Disabilities & Treatment
Orthotics
Research Interests:
Office & Computer Ergonomics
Arthritis
Program Development and Wellness
Publications:
Bowyer, P.,& Bethea, D. (2007). Mosby's Q & A Review for the Occupational Therapy Board Examination. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Publishing.
Phillips, I., Bell,C., Bethea, D., Perez-Brown, D., Jenkins, A. (November 2006). Educating master students to become life long researchers using an occupational-based curriculummodel. OT Practice. Bethesda, MD. AOTA.
Kovell, J., & Bethea, D. (2002, August). OT/OTA Collaboration. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners Journal-Online.
Bethea, D.P. (2001, June). Developing community-based programs. OT Practice. Bethesda, MD. AOTA.
Bethea, D.P. (2001, March). Service Learning. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (Online Journal).
Bethea, D.P. (1997, October-December). Static splinting for Dupuytrens’ Release. Journal of Hand Therapy.
Honors and Awards:
Empire Who's Who Among Women in Education
WSSU Joseph H. Patterson Master Teacher Award
School of Health Sciences Leadership & Creativity and Integrity Awards
International Presentations:
World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress (Sweden and Australia)
Costa Rica, Central America
