Elizabeth Crampsey, Ed.D, M.S., OTR/L, BCPR, FNAP
Location
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP) since Fall 2023. An innovative interprofessional and collaborative leader, interested in high-functioning teams.
Practice includes a background in pediatric occupational therapy intervention and assessment provided within school, clinic, and hospital settings. Her most recent clinical experience includes acute care setting working with children and adults in critical care. Special interests include poly-trauma, neuro-recovery, early mobilization in the ICU, therapeutic use of self, leadership, and inter-professional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP).
An active member of the occupational therapy and interprofessional education communities.
Credentials
Education
Awards and Accolades
- Fellow, National Academies of Practice, Spring 2026
- M. Lisa Pagnucco Award Recipient Spring 2025, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019
- 2018-2019 Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Excellence
- 2016-2017 Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Excellence
Board Certifications and Licenses
AOTA Board Certification Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR)
Research
Selected publications
Crampsey, E.W., Rodriguez, K., Cohen Konrad, S., DeCarvalho, S., Pelletier, K., Jaeger, C., Rogers, D., & Hall, K. (2023). The impact of immersive interprofessional learning on workplace practice,
Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice,
31, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2023.100607.
O'Brien, J. & Crampsey, E.W. (2020). Play and Playfulness. In Solomon, J. W. & O'Brien, J. Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, (5th edition). Elsevier Mosby.
Crampsey, E.W., & Patnaude, M. (2020). Motor Learning and Motor Control. In Solomon, J.W. & O'Brien, J. Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, (5th edition). Elsevier Mosby.
Crampsey, E. W. (2019). Occupational Therapy Students’ Application Of Interprofessional Education Core Competency Domains During Simulation. Creighton University: Omaha, NE. Unpublished dissertation.
Crampsey, E.W., & Beals, C. (2017). Leadership. In Jacobs, K. & MacRae, N. Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence (3rd edition). Slack Incorporated.
Crampsey, E.W. (2017). Quality improvement. In Jacobs, K. & MacRae, N. Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence (3rd edition). Slack Incorporated.
Crampsey, E. W. (2013). Teleteaching: Innovation in occupational therapy education and practice. OT Practice, 18(10), 14–17, 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.7138/otp.2013.1810f2