Patty Watford
Associate Professor
Patty Watford
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 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
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OTHP 6602
Adult II: Adult Eval & Intervention II
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OTHP 6515
Research Seminar I
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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Augusta University 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