Ms. Léa NAKHLE
Institute of Occupational Therapy
Instructor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext 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
| Degrees | 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 Beirut | Lebanon | 2021 |
+ Teaching at USJ
Clinical Training 3 (pre-professional internship) Clinical Training 4 (professional internship) Basic Concepts Skills in Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Report and Intervention Planning Physical Health Module Elderly Module Occupational Therapy Interventions - Children
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | 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 assessments and write reports. I am part of two programs: one for adult mental health and one for the elderly (day hospital). I collaborate with speech therapists, psychomotor therapists, special educators, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists. I attend team meetings and present evidence-based information within the team. | 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 wrote detailed reports to document the assessment results and recommendations for each student. | 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 analysis, I recommend home modifications and appropriate equipment to improve their performance in daily activities. Additionally, I conduct therapeutic sessions in a home-based environment, providing personalized and tailored support to each individual. | 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 local NGOs. I attended team meetings and meetings with NGOs, and I drafted the minutes of these meetings. I transcribed several online meetings and entered data into Excel. I also assisted with and worked on specific documents and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data in ITT, log frames, DoA, quarterly reports, Gantt charts, and final reports. | Expertise France | 01/06/2021 | 27/10/2021 |
+ Expertise field
Medecine and Health
+ Research topics
1. Effectiveness of the Parkinsons Disease Home Intervention" protocol in Lebanon: Evaluating its impact on the occupational performance of individuals with Parkinson's disease, as well as their quality of life that of their caregivers. 2. Quality management and best practices in occupational therapy care facilities: Focusing on quality control and the optimization of clinical and administrative performance.