- Education:BS in Human Physiology, Boston University Sargent College, 1999
MS in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2005
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2016
- Office:635 Commonwealth Ave, SAR-543
- Email:kberner@bu.edu
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests
- Kevin Berner is a registered and licensed occupational therapist and certified assistive technology professional; he works as a Clinical Supervisor in the Assistive Technology Department at Easter Seals of Massachusetts and as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University. He frequently presents at professional conferences.
- Berner’s clinical area of specialty is in assistive technology and neurological rehabilitation, and engages in practice in acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and community environments.
Health Matters Virtual Conference
Kevin Berner presents How Technology is Changing Rehabilitation. Hosted by Sargent College, this presentation was a part of the online, virtual conference, “Health Matters.”
Courses Taught
SAR OT538: Assistive Technology
Undergraduate Prerequisites: OT501, OT524, OT556, OT562, OT620; OTD students only - Graduate Prerequisites: (SAROT513) - This course provides a lecture and laboratory-based introduction on the use of assistive technologies and related issues, such as funding and legislation. Since the area of assistive technology is a rapidly changing and dynamic one, this course is designed to provide a basic understanding of various types of technologies, user populations, and environments. It is also designed to provide informational resources for students to access later in clinical experiences. (Credits: 2)
SAR OT566: Client Factors and Occupational Performance
Undergraduate Prerequisites: OT502, OT538, OT563, OT564, OT621; MSOT and OTD students only. - This graduate course in occupational therapy is designed to be taken concurrently with two other complementary courses: OT 565 (Skills for Occupation Based Practice 2) and OT 586( Professional Service Management). This component of the course sequence focuses on knowledge and resources needed for effective clinical reasoning about occupation-based evaluation and intervention for the Biomechanical and Neurorehabilitation theoretical perspectives. Topics covered included diagnostic conditions and disorders, theoretical perspectives, research evidence, and practice contexts/environments. Content is applied to individuals living with chronic conditions who are most likely to benefit from remediation interventions to enable performance of meaningful occupations, e.g., ADLs/IADLs, work, education, play, leisure, rest and sleep, and social participation. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, group discussions, audiovisual presentations, and case study discussions. Considerable self-directed learning is expected. (Credits: 2)
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