Marc S. Willey, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT
Assistant Professor
Dr. Willey has been practicing as an occupational therapist since 1985, and has over 16 years experience in OT education. He served in the U.S. Army for over ten years, practicing throughout the United States and Europe. Dr. Willey taught at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio before coming to UCA in 1994. Dr. Willey’s primary practice interest has been in hand rehabilitation, although he also has worked with pediatric clients, providing consultation services in public schools and direct services in medical settings. He currently works at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock in addition to his duties as an educator. Dr. Willey loves spending time with his wife and four children, all of whom are currently students at UCA.
Education
1999 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science
1985 Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX
Master of Occupational Therapy
1982 Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science in Education
Professional Licensure and Certifications
ASHT
American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, #622811.
Arkansas Occupational Therapy License, #OTR792.
Certified Hand Therapist- Hand Therapy Certification Commission, #1071100265
Research Interests
Biomechanical analysis of functional activities
Hand Rehabiltation
Undergraduate Courses Taught
OTHY 1200 Introduction to Health Sciences
OTHY 3330 Therapeutic Activities in Occupational Therapy
OTHY 4317 Functional Kinesiology
OTHY 4351 Independent Study in Occupational Therapy
OTHY 4400 Gross Anatomy
Graduate Courses Taught
OTHY 6308 Advanced Methods in Physical Dysfunction
OTHY 6220 Clinical Reasoning
OTHY 6370 Advanced Splinting in Occupational Therapy
OTHY 6350 Independent Study in Occupational Therapy
Publications, Professional Activities and Research
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