Ingrid Franc, Ph.D., LOTR
Interim Department Head
Associate Professor
Ifran1@lsuhsc.edu
Phone: 504-568-4304
Education:
Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy, 2018, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas
M.S. in Healthcare Management, 2014, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
B.S. in Occupational Therapy, 1986, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New
Orleans, Louisiana
Courses Taught:
Concepts of Occupation
Occupational Therapy with the Older Adult
Management in Occupational Therapy
Research I, II, & III
Research Interests:
Occupation-based sitting balance assessment
OT’s role in the prevention of amputations in individuals with diabetes
OT’s role in improving the quality of life of individuals during end stage renal disease
Clinical Interests:
Adult neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation
Splinting
Diabetes management
Low vision