Pam Kearney
Department Chair
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Other Duties
Program Director, Occupational Therapy
- PKEARNEY@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-0007
- EC 2311
Education
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EDD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Widener University, 2012
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MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University Co, 1995
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BS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University, 1990
Certifications
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Occupational Therapy
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 1991
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Occupational Therapist
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, 2013
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OTL
Ga Brd of Occ Therapy, 2013
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Fellow
National Academies of Practice , 2023
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Roster of Fellows Award
American Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
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Alpha Eta Society, Augusta University Chapter
2020
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Project Vision 2015 Volunteer of the Year
United Way of Aiken County, 2016
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: 12382153
2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6505
Research Process
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OTHP 6854
School Systems
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OTHP 6501
Intro EBP & Research Process
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OTHP 6002
Fieldwork I C: Fieldwork I Experience Jamaica
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OTHP 6910
International FW Experience: International FW Seminar Jamai
Teaching Interests
Occupational therapy community practice, occupational therapy research, evidence based practice
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Promoting home safety with older adults: a systematic review of occupational therapy interventions., 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Aging Well: Older Adult Health Promotion and Health Management, 2023
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
- Self-management interventions for people with chronic pulmonary, cardiac or kidney conditions., 2021
Other
- Self-management interventions for people with diabetes., 2021
Other
- Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of instrumental activities of daily living for community dwelling older adults: A systematic review. , 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
occupational performance and participation, scholarship of teaching and learning
Department Service
College Service
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CAHS Background Check Review Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Undergraduate Health Professions Chair Search Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Strategic Planning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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Anatomy Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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CAHS Awards & Recognitions Committee
2016 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Augusta University Calendar Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Faculty Activities Reporting Project
2021 - 2022
Role: Other
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AU Course Evaluation Project, Core Team
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Budget, IT & Augusta University Resources
2017 - 2018
Role: University Senate Service
Professional Service
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
2021 - 2025
Role: Other
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
2023 - 2024
Role: Other
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
- 2023
Role: Conference-Related
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United Way of Aiken County, Project Vision
2013 - 2022
Role: Other
