French
Arabic
Léa NAKHLE
Instructor
Institute of Occupational Therapy
Chargé de Cours
01/421 000 lea.nakhle1@usj.edu.lb
I am Léa Nakhlé, an occupational therapist instructor at the Occupational Therapy Institute of Saint Joseph University (USJ) since September 2021. I adopt a practical and holistic approach to develop essential skills in students, enabling them to apply practical intervention techniques in the field.I obtained my degree in occupational therapy in 2021 and worked in a specialized school, Step Together, from 2021 to 2023. Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare management at the Lebanese University, which is helping me deepen my knowledge to manage the diagnostic and research center in occupational therapy (CDSRE) at USJ.I also work in the psychiatry department at AUBMC, where I support patients of all ages, including children, adults with physical and mental health needs, and the elderly, both in inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings. I hold several certifications, including the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), and I am currently in the process of obtaining certification in Handwriting Without Tears.My mission is to promote patients autonomy and inclusion by providing quality training to future occupational therapists and developing innovative programs in our field.
Education
| Degree | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) (Remotely) | Non Applicable | Canada | 2024 |
| Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2nd Edition (Remotely) | University college London | Royaume-Uni | 2023 |
| Bachelor - Occupational Therapy | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2021 |
Teaching at USJ
Professional experience outside USJ
| Professional experience | Organisation | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the Psychiatry Department of AUBMC, I work with children experiencing various clinical difficulties, as well as with elderly individuals at home and people with mental health disorders, both individually and in groups. I conduct standardized asses | American University of Beirut Medical Center | 02/10/2023 | |
| As part of a non-profit organization for children and adults with special needs, I conducted individual and group sessions with students. I also performed standardized assessments to evaluate the students' progress and specific needs. Additionally, I | Step Together Association Riverside | 01/09/2021 | 31/07/2023 |
| Assessing the abilities and performance in daily activities of children and adults with neurological, physical, and mental issues is an essential task. This assessment also includes evaluating their physical and social environment. Following this ana | Home-Based | 09/08/2021 | |
| As a research assistant for the mid-term evaluation of Expertise France's Shabake project, I was responsible for sending emails and communicating with NGO focal points. I conducted telephone surveys with project beneficiaries in collaboration with lo | Expertise France | 01/06/2021 | 27/10/2021 |