Helen Van Huet

Biography

Helen van Huet is a part time lecturer in occupational therapy. She joined CSU permanently in mid 2002 after casual involvement with the course from 1998. She has worked in a variety of clinical practice settings, including psychiatry, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, pain management and vocational rehabilitation. She has a specific interest in neurological rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation and chronic pain management. From a teaching and learning perspective, Helen has a special interest in supporting students from diverse backgrounds to succeed at university, especially the first year experience and embedding inclusive first year curriculum principles into courses. Helen completed her PhD with the University of Sydney in 2011 researching chronic pain and it's management from the perspectives of clients with pain and occupational therapists working in that practice area. She is currently undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning and has a strong interest in students' First Year Experience (FYE) and student retention. Helen teaches in technique and practice-related subjects which focus on applying theory to practice.

Research Interest

Chronic pain management. Qualitative research. Student First Year Experience. Innovations in teaching. Research codes (FORs) 1117.