Rupambika Sahoo
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Rupambika Sahoo is Assistant Professor in Department of Occupational Therapy – Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
She is
· Teaching and clinical supervisorClinical Supervisor in NICU and Onco-radiation
· Student Project In-charge
· Department coordinator student Affairs, SOAHS
· Assistant co-ordinator for ADL and Therapeutics Lab
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters in Occupational Therapy | Developmental Disabilities | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India | 2016 |
| Bachelors in Occupational Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) ,India | 2013 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Occupational Therapy – MCHP, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching and clinical supervisor | Sept 2016 – till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Early intervention and developmental therapy program ;School readiness program ; Play therapy; Community integration, Activities of daily living; Sensory integration
Area of Expertise
Occupational therapy in pediatric (developmental Disabilities)
Area of Research
Social participation and cerebral palsy
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
• Life Member of All India occupational Therapy Associations (AIOTA)
• Member of Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT)
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric therapy clinic, Chennai | Client assessments and intervention planning ,Conducting individual therapy and group therapy sessions and parents education regarding handling their child in different set up | Oct 2013 - April,2014 |
Social Participation in Children with Cerebral Palsy
2017-01-12 Sumita Rege
Social Participation in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, volume:16, issue:4, October-December 2017