St. Bonaventure University

Program Directors


Vallone, Theresa A.

Theresea Vallone

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Occupational Therapy
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
DePerro School of Health Professions

TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor, Occupational Therapy
Interim Program Director, Occupational Therapy
CONTACT
Office phone: (716) 375-2585
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OFFICE
Francis Hall 206
COURSES TAUGHT
ACADEMIC DEGREES
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Policy/Health Education, D’Youville University, May 2011
  • Master of Science, Health Services Administration, D’Youville University, May 2006
  • Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, State University of New York at Buffalo, February 1981
OTHER EDUCATION
  • Certifications
    • Certificate in Long Term Care, D’Youville University, May 2011
    • Mental Health First Aid Certification, Compeer of Greater Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, March 2018
  • Post-Baccalaureate (non-matric) Education: Supervision & Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1984
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
  • Chairperson & Program Director, D’Youville University, 2014-2022
  • Full-time faculty, D’Youville University, 1996-2022
  • Small business co-owner of Learning Partners, West Seneca, New York; approved provider of continuing education units (CEUs), 2003-2019
  • Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC), D’Youville University, 1999-2015
  • Grant team adviser to fall prevention grantees/consultant, Health Foundation of Western and Central New York, 2012-2014
  • Part-time faculty, D’Youville University, 1995-1996
  • Adjunct faculty, D’Youville University, 1991-1995
  • Director of Occupational Therapy, Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Center, 1981-1990
  • Occupational therapist/per diem & project coordinator, Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Center,1990-1999
  • Occupational therapist — Home Health (VNA & ECMC), 1987-1990
  • Consultant occupational therapist, Northgate Manor Nursing Home, 1992
  • Consultant occupational therapist, St. George Nursing Home, 1985-1988
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recognition & Awards
  • Professor Emeritus, D’Youville University, November 2022
  • Full Professor, D’Youville University, August 2021
  • President’s Award & Certificate of Merit, New York State Occupational Therapy Association, November 2020
  • Faculty Member of the Year, Occupational Therapy Department, D’Youville University, 2019, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2003
  • Crisis Services Service Award: Commendation Outstanding Leadership, Guidance, and Commitment; Buffalo, New York, 2015
  • Outstanding Faculty of the Year, D’Youville University, April 2002
  • Clinical Faculty Award — School of Health-Related Professions at SUNYAB, 1986
Peer-Reviewed Publications
  • Wortman, R., Vallone, T., Karnes, M., Walawander, C., Daly, D., & Fox-Garrity, B. (2018). Pinnipeds and PTSD: An analysis of a human-animal interaction case study program for a veteran. Occupational Therapy International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2686728.
  • Karnes, M., Vallone, T., Tona, J., Mooney, T., & McGee, A. (2017, May). A continuing education seminar for health professionals. The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society, 7(1), 2017. © Common Ground Publishing, ISSN: 2156-8960 (Print), ISSN: 2156-9053 (Online).
  • Nwora, A., Brzykcy, D, & Vallone, T., (July 2015). Out of the Ivory Tower: Does education connect to the clinical experience? American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69. Accepted 7 for publication of abstract for poster presentation. 6911505026p1.doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1- PO2091. http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2490827&resultClick=1#.Vtck_1fg5_0.email 
  • Klotz, C., Norton, A., Vallone, T., Karnes, M. (2014). Summary Report of Phase 2 Collaborative - Step Up to Stop Falls. HFWCNY. http://www.hfwcny.org/Tools/BroadCaster/Upload/Project473/Docs/Step_Up_Phase_2_Summar y_Report_Final_KMCS.pdf.
  • Vallone, T. (2012): Introduction to falls prevention. HFWCNY- online educational modules: http://www.hfwcny.org/Tools/BroadCaster/Upload/Project13/Docs/LP_Educational_Modules_1_ __Updated_February_2014.pdf.
  • Vallone, T, (2011): A workplace intervention to increase behavior toward organ and tissue donation registration. Dissertation.
  • Vallone, T. (2004): Emergency room utilization for the management of asthma. Thesis.
  • Vallone, T. (September,1983). Self-care for the neurological and orthopedic patient (developed and produced educational videotape); Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Center.
Presentations (International) 
  • October 31, 2013: Vallone, T.; Opening the Door to Effective Communication: The anatomy, the process, the practice. Educational Session – workshop at the Caribbean Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT), in Grand Cayman. 
  • November 3, 2011: Vallone, T. Health Care Professional Competence in Falls Prevention: The First Step to Reducing Falls Risk. Featured Geriatric Workshop- at the Caribbean Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT), Barbados, West Indies.
Presentations (National — past 10 years)
  • February 20, 2021: Vallone, T. Panel Presenter- Professionals Panel (Occupational Therapy Department Heads) Pre-Health Conference at Iowa State University. Virtual.
  • November 15, 2020: Tona, J & Vallone, T. Academic Affairs Alliance-Conversations that Matter. New York State Occupational Therapy 2020 Annual Conference, Virtual.
  • November 8, 2019: Lafferty, E. & Vallone, T. Level I Fieldwork Abroad: Cultural Immersion & Clinical Skills, New York State Occupational Therapy 2020 Annual Conference, Pallisades, NY
  • April 1. 2017: Ferro, H., & Vallone, T. Navigating the continuum of care through interprofessional education. Poster Presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia. PA.
  • April 1, 2017: Russ, L. & Vallone, T. & Jenkins, B.; Sleep hygiene and occupational therapy. (1.5 hr. workshop & poster) American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia. PA
  • November 5, 2016: Russ, L. & Vallone, T. & Jenkins, B.; Sleep hygiene and occupational therapy. Workshop at New York State Occupational Therapy Annual Conference-Albany. NY.
  • November 4, 2016: Russ, L. & Vallone, T. & Jenkins, B.; The effect of sleep hygiene education on occupational therapy practitioners’ and students’ knowledge levels. Poster Presentation at the New York State Occupational Therapy Annual Conference-Syracuse. NY.
  • November 4, 2016: Ferro, H., Vallone, T., & Kennedy, M.C. Navigating the continuum of care through interprofessional education. Poster Presentation at the New York State Occupational Therapy Annual Conference-Syracuse. NY.
  • November 8, 2015: Karnes, M. & Vallone, T. Retention of Knowledge Following a Continuing Education Seminar about Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. Poster Presentation- Florida Occupational Therapy Annual Association Conference-Orlando, Florida.
  • April 16, 2015: Brzykcy, D, Vallone, T., & Nwora, A. Out of the Ivory Tower: Perceptions of Level I Fieldwork Students. Poster Presentation-AOTA Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
  • November 7, 2014: Brzykcy, D, Vallone, T., & Nwora, A. Out of the Ivory Tower: Perceptions of Level I Fieldwork Students. Poster Presentation: NYSOTA Annual Conference, Albany, NY
  • September 25, 2014: Vallone, T.; Educational Session -Fall Prevention-Multifactorial Considerations: A Complex Geriatric Problem”. Ithaca College Gerontology Institute.
  • November 3, 2013: Nwora, A., Brzykcy, D., & Vallone, T.; Out of the Ivory Tower: Perceptions of Level I Fieldwork Students. Educational Session: NYSOTA Annual Conference, Albany, NY
  • November 2, 2013: Rivers, L., Ferro, H., Case, A., Brzykcy, D., Butterfoss, K., Vallone, T.; Implementation of an Interprofessional Education Curriculum: Creating Buy-in and Sustainability. Workshop- NYSOTA Annual Conference, Albany, NY
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • GiGi Fit Volunteer
  • Ronald McDonald Run Volunteer
  • Gardening
  • Travel & Cultural Events
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 1981-present
  • National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certif #420828, 1981-present
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA), 1981-present
  • New York State Licensure-Occupational Therapist - #2421, 1981-present
  • World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT), 2018-present
 
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