Elizabeth Anne Alicea-Torres, OT, OTD, OTR
Elizabeth Anne Alicea-Torres, OT, OTD, OTR
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy / Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
- Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, American International College, Springfield, Mass., 2021
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Barry University, Miami Florida, 2006; Post-professional
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., 2003
Elizabeth Anne Alicea-Torres has worked across a multitude of clinical settings with a focus on adults and older adults. Alicea Torres enjoys working with inquiring minds, and uses a multi-modal approach to instruction. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and facilitating the development of Occupational Therapy students while integrating the mission and vision of Springfield College.
Research Interests
- Occupational Therapy for the End of Life and/or Terminally Ill Client
- Role Emerging Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Community-Based Practice
- Older Adults Aging in Place
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Courses Taught
- OCTH 503 - Professional Seminar
- OCTH 620 - OT in Community Practice
- OCTH 660 - Applied Research in OT Practice
- OCTH 633 Lab - Occupation, Dysfunction & Adaptation in Adults III
- OCTH 635 - Development & OT Adaptation for the Older Adult
- OCTH 637 Lab - Occupation, Dysfunction & Adaptation in Adults V
- OCTH 720 - OT in Community Practice: Capstone Experience & Project Development I
- OCTH 721 - Capstone Experience & Project Development II
- OCTH 722 - Capstone Experience & Project Development III
- OCTH 784 - Capstone Experience
- OCTH 785 - Capstone Project
Certifications and Memberships
- AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association
- WFOT - World Federation of Occupational Therapy
- MAOT - Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy
- CPR/BLS Certification
Selected Works
Publications
Professional Publications (former last name Shapiro)
- Ehrlich, Ann B.,McMahon, Elizabeth eds. Voices of Lymphedema; stories, advice, and inspiration from patients and therapists. 2008 San Francisco. Lymphnotes; pp67-69 and pp133-135.
- Mayrovitz, H, Davey, S, Shapiro, E. Local tissue water assessed by dielectric constant: anatomical site and depth dependence on women prior to breast cancer treatment-related surgery. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 2008; 28: pp 337-342.
- Mayrovitz, H, Davey, S, Shapiro, E. Localized water tissue changes accompanying one Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapy session assessed by changes in tissue dielectric constant in patients with lower extremity Lymphedema. Lymphology. 2008;41: pp 87-92.
Presentations
- Occupationaltherapy.com – Creator and provider of continuing education webinar for OT’s and OTAs – November 2020 and May 2021
