Peter Giroux, PhD, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor
Department:
SHR-Occupational Therapy
Email:
pgiroux@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6349
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, PhD, Clinical Health Sciences | 2011 |
| Mississippi College, MS, Health Sciences | 1997 |
| Northeast Louisiana Univeristy, BS, Occupational Therapy | 1987 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Handwriting Without Tears Level I Certification, Handwriting Without Tears | 2005 - Present |
| Certification, Certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment Techniques, Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association of America | 1990 - Present |
| Certification, Certified (Registered) Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy | 1988 - Present |
| Licensure, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Mississippi State Department of Health | 07/1989 - 04/2018 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 07/2012 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions | 07/2003 - 06/2012 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions | 07/1998 - 06/2003 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions | 09/1993 - 06/1998 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Sullivan, AL and Giroux, PW Enhanced Care Through Interprofessional Education Among Dental Hygiene and Occupational Therapy Students Journal of Harmonized Research (JOHR)4 (4), 2016, 160-163, 2016 | 2016 |
| Giroux, PW Occupational Therapists' Perceptions of Important Practitioner Competencies' for Handwriting Evaluation and Intervention in School-age Children Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention 5 (2) 138-154 | 2012 |
| Giroux, PW Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Perceptions of Important Competencies for Handwriting Evaluation and Intervention in School-aged Children Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 32 (1), 66-79 2011 | 2011 |
Dissertation | |
| Giroux, Peter W Occupational Therapy Practitioner Competencies For Handwriting Evaluation And Intervention With School-Aged Children | 2011 |
Book Chapter | |
| Froleck-Clark, F and Giroux, PW Best Practices in Handwriting and Writing Skills to Enhance Participation Chapter 42 in Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools (2013) AOTA Publication. Bethesda, MD | 2013 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Enhanced Care Through Interprofessional Education Among Dental Hygiene and Occupational Therapy Students, 2016 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA | 10/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Handwriting Instruction and Intervention for Pre-K to Fifth Grade Students, Pediatrics Plus, Conway, AR | 09/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Math, Language and Literacy and Instruction, Evaluation and Remediation of Handwriting for Students Ages 4 to 10, Bridging Talents, Singapore | 06/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Addressing Handwriting Issues in Multi-Lingual and Multi-Cultural Educational Settings, Ministry of Education, Singapore | 06/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Overcoming Physical, Psychosocial and Institutional Barriers in Becoming and Working as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Chicago, IL | 04/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cross Cultural Observations of Autism using GPS, First Annual GPS Conference, Philadelphia, MS | 12/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Navigating Handwriting! Let's Get it Write!, First Annual GPS Conference, Philadelphia, MS | 12/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Keeping Keyboarding on Correct Course, First Annual GPS Conference, Philadelphia, MS | 12/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Instruction, Evaluation and Remediation for Handwriting and Keyboarding Instruction for Students Ages 4 to 10, SPOT Center Ltd, Wong Chuk Kang, Hong Kong | 10/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Kindergarten Through Second Grade Handwriting Instruction and Remediation, Harding Academy, Nashville, TN | 02/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association | 2011 |
| UMMC Twenty Year Service Recogntion, UMMC | |
| Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | |
| Alpha Eta National Scholarship Society, Alpha Eta National Scholarship Society | |
| Numerous Service Awards, American Occupational Therapy Association |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Member | 1988 - Present |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Member | 1985 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS -INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, Member | 2014 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-E-LEARNING, Member | 2008 - 2014 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-MULTICULTURAL, Member | 2005 - 2014 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Chair | 1995 - 2014 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 1995 - 2014 |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic, Student Clinical Supervisor - Volunteer | |
| International Ballet Competition, Volunteer | |
| Special Olympics, Volunteer | |
| Challenger Baseball, Volunteer | |
| TOP Soccer, Volunteer | |
| Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer | |
| Madison Countians Alive Against Poverty MadCAPP, Volunteer | |
| Why Not Now, Volunteer | |
| Madison County Hispanic Ministries, Co-Founder and Co-Chair | |
| Madison United Methodist Church, Various Committees and Roles | |
| Madison United Methodist Church, Adult Sunday School Teacher |
Teaching Experience
| OT431, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Assistive Technology and Environmental Adaptations | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT316, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Medical Conditions II | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT332, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Conceptual Framework for Therapeutic Occupation II | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT332, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Conceptual Framework for Therapeutic Occupation II | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT338, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT541, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Comprehensive Capstone | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT500, SHRP, Small Group, Research Advisor, Research Methods II | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT326, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Occupational Therapy: Middle Childhood/Adolescent | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT326, SHRP, Lab, Guest Presenter, Occupational Therapy: Middle Childhood/Adolescent | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT422, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Orthopedic Principles in Occupational Therapy | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT430, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Splinting, Orthotics and Physical Agent Modalities | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| OT426, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurological Principles in Occupational Therapy | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT427, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork I | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT542, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Community Practice | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT310, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Introduction To Occupational Therapy In Health Care Delivery | Summer 2016 - 2016 |
| OT460, SHRP, Small Group, Research Advisor, Research Methods I | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT501, SHRP, Small Group, Research Advisor, Research Methods III | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT510, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Advanced Therapeutic Modalities and Applications | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| OT510, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Advanced Therapeutic Modalities and Applications | Fall 2016 - 2016 |