Dan Hurst
About Dan Hurst
Dan Hurst is an Occupational Therapist based in Vancouver, Canada, with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of British Columbia. He has extensive experience working with children, families, and caregivers, and has held various positions in health and educational settings since 2013.
Work at BC Centre for Ability
Dan Hurst has been employed as an Occupational Therapist at the BC Centre for Ability since 2018. In this role, he provides specialized occupational therapy consultations to children, families, and caregivers in Vancouver, British Columbia. His work focuses on enhancing the functional abilities and overall well-being of his clients.
Education and Expertise
Dan Hurst holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of British Columbia, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also has two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Trinity Western University, one in Art + Design and another in Psychology, both achieved between 2009 and 2013. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set applicable in his occupational therapy practice.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Dan Hurst gained valuable experience through various roles in the healthcare sector. He worked as an Occupational Therapist at Monarch House for two months in 2018 and completed multiple Level II and III Occupational Therapy student placements at Vancouver Coastal Health and Island Health in 2016 and 2018. He also served as a Support Worker at Langley Association for Community Living and as an Educational Assistant at MEI Schools from 2014 to 2016.
Contributions to Occupational Therapy Education
In addition to his clinical roles, Dan Hurst contributed to the field of occupational therapy education by serving as a Guest Lecturer at Trinity Western University in 2013. This experience allowed him to share his knowledge and insights with students pursuing careers in occupational therapy.