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Alabama Rehabilitation Association RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), PSG-4, SIG-01, SIG-14 |
Committee Chair, Job Accomodations SIG 14, RESNA American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified Member Vocalisers Toastmasters Registered user of radio-active isotopes Fleet Captain, Snipe Fleet 828 Certified United States Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 Certified United States Sailing Club Race Officer Yes, I can. |
April 2007 - Present; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist III, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services. Budget for and order evaulation equipment needed by RTS team. Train interns and new staff to provide AT services. Work with different ADRS programs to provide joint training oportunities for staff. April 2003 - April 2007; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist II, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services.. September 1999 - April 2003: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist I, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Duties include: physical and functional capacities assessments, workplace modifications and designs, ergonomics, job task analysis, product modification and design, and implementation of accommodations. July 1999 - August 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, Mississippi State University, MS Accompany staff on site visits and help with assessments and reports. Help clients who come into center to solve immediate problems with assistive technology they are using. Modify stock components, i.e. wheelchairs, electronic devices, to fill client needs. Design unique products to aid clients with ADL and work. Click here to see detailed images of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability June 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, Franciscan Medical Center, Dayton, OH Monitor patient progress during in-patient rehabilitation. Help develop design solutions for project suggestions from OT, PT, Speech Path, Nurses, and Doctors in the unit. December 1998: Volunteer, Restorative Rehabilitation, Otterbien Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH While there I helped develop spreadsheets to monitor patient progress. I also worked adding equipment to a small fitness center. September 1996 - September 1998: Research and Development Engineer, Mauch Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio Mauch Laboratories is an ISO-9001 company developing and manufacturing prosthetic knee components. My engineering responsibilities included new product development, prototype design, retooling design, developing new manufacturing procedures, design and maintenance of testing equipment, and updating drawings and routers. |
Web Site Design and Navigation Adapted Computer Technology Microprocessor Programming Control Systems Technical Writing Electronic Circuits and Devices Neuro Muscular Control Systems Photon Radiation / Medical Imaging |
Graduate with a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, with Rehabilitation Engineering focus (August 1999) Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435 Graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (June 1998) Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435 |
Rehabilitation Computer Systems Adapted Design and Ergonomics Human Factors Engineering Rehabilitation Service Delivery Rehabilitation Engineering Design Introduction to Clinical Practice BioInstrumentation Advanced BioMechanics |
Resume - Michael Papp |
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Resume - Michael Papp |
Rehabilitation Computer Systems Adapted Design and Ergonomics Human Factors Engineering Rehabilitation Service Delivery Rehabilitation Engineering Design Introduction to Clinical Practice BioInstrumentation Advanced BioMechanics |
Relevant Course Work |
Objective |
To work as a Rehabilitation Engineer where I can apply my knowledge of assistive technology and gain experience in service delivery to increase the functional capacity and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. |
Strengths |
Training in Mechanical and Electrical engineering applied to the medical and rehabilitation fields, as well as computer programming, biology, human anatomy. Self-teacher, fast learner, hard working, and creative. Excel at working in a team environment to accomplish a task. |
Education |
Graduate with a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, with Rehabilitation Engineering focus (August 1999) Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435 Graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (June 1998) Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435 |
Web Site Design and Navigation Adapted Computer Technology Microprocessor Programming Control Systems Technical Writing Electronic Circuits and Devices Neuro Muscular Control Systems Photon Radiation / Medical Imaging |
Languages HTML, JavaScript, C (MATLAB) , Assembly, Fortran, Basic Operating Systems Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, VMS/VAX, Macintosh, UNIX Other Skills Autocad, Web Site Design, Graphic Art, Finite Element Analysis |
Computer Skills |
April 2007 - Present; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist III, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services. Budget for and order evaulation equipment needed by RTS team. Train interns and new staff to provide AT services. Work with different ADRS programs to provide joint training oportunities for staff. April 2003 - April 2007; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist II, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services.. September 1999 - April 2003: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist I, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL Duties include: physical and functional capacities assessments, workplace modifications and designs, ergonomics, job task analysis, product modification and design, and implementation of accommodations. July 1999 - August 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, Mississippi State University, MS Accompany staff on site visits and help with assessments and reports. Help clients who come into center to solve immediate problems with assistive technology they are using. Modify stock components, i.e. wheelchairs, electronic devices, to fill client needs. Design unique products to aid clients with ADL and work. Click here to see detailed images of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability June 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, Franciscan Medical Center, Dayton, OH Monitor patient progress during in-patient rehabilitation. Help develop design solutions for project suggestions from OT, PT, Speech Path, Nurses, and Doctors in the unit. December 1998: Volunteer, Restorative Rehabilitation, Otterbien Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH While there I helped develop spreadsheets to monitor patient progress. I also worked adding equipment to a small fitness center. September 1996 - September 1998: Research and Development Engineer, Mauch Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio Mauch Laboratories is an ISO-9001 company developing and manufacturing prosthetic knee components. My engineering responsibilities included new product development, prototype design, retooling design, developing new manufacturing procedures, design and maintenance of testing equipment, and updating drawings and routers. |
Experience |
Committee Chair, Job Accomodations SIG 14, RESNA American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified Member Vocalisers Toastmasters Registered user of radio-active isotopes Fleet Captain, Snipe Fleet 828 Certified United States Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 Certified United States Sailing Club Race Officer Yes, I can. |
Personal |
Professional Organizations |
Alabama Rehabilitation Association RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), PSG-4, SIG-01, SIG-14 |
Are you looking to hire a Rehabilitation Engineer, or other assistive technology professional? You can post your available position here for free: http://rehabengineer.homestead.com/employment.html |
