Sarah Lawson
Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Sarah is an Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Sarah qualified as an Occupational Therapist via the part-time route from Wrexham University (then Glyndŵr University) in 2010 and is now a Senior Lecturer within the team.
Sarah has experience of working as a community occupational therapist within social services and within a major cancer research hospital.
Sarah is a member of and a previous volunteer for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Research Interests
PhD research exploring CPD engagement and occupational therapists' use of the TRAMm Model as a framework for their continuing professional development.
Collaborators
| Name | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nikki Daniels | RCOT Head of Communities and Connections | |
| Deb Hearle | Occupational Therapist and Former Deputy Head of Health Professions | Cardiff University |
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Occupational Therapists’ understanding of and engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Protocol for a Scoping Review, Open Science Framework (OSF). [DOI] Sarah Lawson;Dr Catherine Purcell;Dr Caro Gorden;Dr Sarah Dubberley |
Other Publication |
| 2022 | The TRAMm Model: encouraging Occupational Therapists motivation and engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? , World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2022. Sarah Lawson |
Other Publication |
| 2022 | Continuing Professional Development (CPD): passive participation or active engagement?, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2022. Sarah Lawson |
Other Publication |
| 2020 | A Strategic Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Health and Care Professionals: The TRAMm Model (2nd ed), M&K Publisjing. | Book |
| 2019 | Continuing Professional Development Engagement-A UK-based Concept Analysis, Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 39. [DOI] Hearle, Deb;Lawson, Sarah |
Other Publication |
| 2019 | The Application of Learning for CPD, Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference and Exhibition. | Conference Publication |
| 2019 | Learning Communities for CPD, Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference and Exhibition.. | Conference Publication |
| 2019 | A Lifelong Journey, OTNews. | Other Publication |
| 2018 | Occupational Therapists understanding of and engagement in Continuing Professional Development., Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference and Exhibition. | Conference Publication |
| 2017 | CPD Is More Than the HCPC Audit: How to Strategically Manage Your Continuing Professional Development. , Royal College of Occupational Therapists 41st Annual Conference. | Conference Publication |
| 2016 | A Strategic Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Health and Care Professionals: The TRAMm Model, Hearle D;Lawson S;Morris R |
Book |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy | Wrexham Glyndwr University |
| 2000 | BSc (Hons) Health and Social Welfare | The Open University |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) | Regulatory Body | 2010 |
| Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) | Professional Body | 2006 |
| Advance HE | Recognition of teaching in higher education | 2023 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham University School of Social and Life Sciences | Senior Lecturer | 2023 |
| Wrexham University School of Social and Life Sciences | Lecturer and Module Lead | 2020 - 2023 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham University Graduate School | MPhil/PhD | 2017 |
| Wrexham Glyndwr University | BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy | 2006 - 2010 |
| The Open University | BSc (Hons) Open | 1993 -2000 |
Other Professional Activities
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Mentor for Elizabeth Casson Trust The Elizabeth Casson Trust is investing in a mentoring programme for occupational therapists. The intention is for a mentoring programme to be available across the occupational therapy profession for individuals at all stages of their career journey. I acted as a Mentor during the second pilot study to a registered occupational therapist working in social care. This role has helped me to further develop my mentoring skills. |
2021 -2022 |
| Peer Reviewer World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2022 | 2021 -2022 |
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Professional Studies | OCC407 |
| Foundations in Professional Practice 2 | OCC423 |
| Research for Practice | AHP601 |
| Evidence in Practice | AHP501 |
| Foundations in Professional Practice 2 (FiPP2) | OCC423 |
| Occupation for Health and Wellbeing | OCC420 |