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Patty Watford
Vice Chair of Department of Occupational Therapy
Patty Watford
Vice Chair of Department of Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- PWATFORD@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-0009
- (706) 721-9718
- EC 2230
Education
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OTD, Occupational Therapy/Therapist Creighton University, 2019
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MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist Florida Gulf Coast University, 2011
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BS, Elementary Education and Teaching Mississippi State University, 1989
Certifications
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Florida Occupational Therapy License State of Florida, 2011
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Georgia Occupational Therapy License Georgia Secretary of State, 2019
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National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy The Nation, 2011
Awards & Honors
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2022 Inspirational Educator & Mentor Award College of Allied Health Sciences, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6602
Adult II: Adult Eval & Intervention II
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OTHP 6515
Research Seminar I
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OTHP 6606
Adult I: Adult Eval & Intervention I
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OTHP 6510
Evidence Based Practice
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OTHP 6910
International FW Experience: International FW Seminar Jamai
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OTHP 6600
MY & Psychosoc Eval & Interv
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OTHP 6520
Research Seminar II
Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching about the wonderful profession of Occupational Therapy (OT). Some of the courses that I have taught include research, adult and older adult OT evaluation and intervention, mental health evaluation and intervention, professional issues, international fieldwork, and assistive technology.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Working with Families and Caregivers of Older Adults., 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New - Working with Older Adults Who Have Orthopedic Conditions, 2024
Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-New - Working with Older Adults Who Have Pulmonary Conditions, 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New - Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 2024
Book, Textbook-Revised - A Geriatric Interprofessional Education Workshop: A Mixed Method Study, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
I am interested in research concerning caregivers, interprofessional education, and spirituality.
Department Service
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Student Affairs Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pi Theta Epsilon 2020 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Student Affairs Committee, Department of Occupational Therapy 2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Student Affairs Committee 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Interprofessional Education Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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College of Allied Health Interprofessional Education Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Planning Workgroup 2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Patient Centered Outcome Research Council Group 2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Council Group 2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Â鶹AV Faculty Senate 2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Informational Technology Resource Committee 2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association 2022 - Present
Role: Officer, Vice President
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association/Conference Committee/Volunteer Organizer 2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Educational Liason 2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Chair
Public Service
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Tim Tebow Foundation- Night to Shine 2023 - 2024
Role: Member
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Together at Warren Special Needs Ministry- Warren Baptist 2020 - 2024
Role: Other
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Warren Baptist Church 2020 - 2024
Role: Other