Ryan Carrick
Assistant Dean of Student Support
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Bio
My teaching philosophy is simple and straight forward: 1) Give grace and communicate passion, 2) Encourage questions for understanding, and 3) Link knowledge with application. Inspiring others to maximize their potential is my ultimate goal.
- RCARRICK@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-0010
- (706) 721-9718
- EC 2332
Education
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Ph.D., Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Auburn University, 2020
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MHS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2008
Certifications
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Clinical Instruction Certification
AOTA, 2015
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Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation
Matheson Inc, 2010
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Functional Independence Measure Certification
2009
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Basic Life Support CPR/AED
2008
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Georgia State OT License
Georgia Sec. of State, 2008
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OTR
NBCOT, 2008
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Physical Agent Modality Certification
PAMCA, 2008
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HIPAA Certification
2006
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LSVT-BIG for Parkinson's and Neurologically Involved
LSVT Global, 2013
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Online Teaching
Augusta University,
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OTL
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2008
Awards & Honors
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Appointment as Augusta University Provost Learning Scholar
2024
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Appointment to Augusta University Provost Learning Community
Augusta University, 2023
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Appointment to American Occupational Therapy Association’s New Educator Mentorship Program
AOTA, 2022
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2022 Appointment to American Occupational Therapy Association’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Mentorship Program
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2022
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Preceptor of the year
Encompass Health – Home Health and Hospice, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6205
Applied Kinesiology
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OTHP 6310
Conditions in OT
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OTHP 6708
Prof Issues and Service Mgmt
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OTHP 6510
Evidence Based Practice
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OTHP 6002
Fieldwork I C: Fieldwork I C Rwanda
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OTHP 6910
International FW Experience: International FW Seminar Rwand
Teaching Interests
Professional Issues and Service Management
Conditions in Occupational Therapy
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The feasibility, acceptability, and effects of the adapted 6-month Otago exercise program on cognitive, physical, and psychological function in people living with dementia in residential care facilities: The ENABLED randomized controlled trial, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Remotely Delivered Task-Oriented Training and Evaluation (reTOTE) for Stroke Rehabilitation, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Healthcare Missions Teams: Interdisciplinary Synergy Changes Lives, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Effects of Six Months of Exercise on Single- and Dual-Task Posture, Gait, and Functional Mobility Relative to Usual Care Alone Among People Living with Dementia: The ENABLED Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The effects of six months of exercise on single‐ and dual‐task gait and functional mobility relative to usual care alone among people living with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial, 2024
Abstract
Research Interests
Learning about how people develop meaningful relationships is central to my research interests with rapport in the educational environments of a clinic, school, home or community. I am also interested in the development of healthcare providers, older adult safety and aging, Parkinson's Disease, quality of life, aging in place, and knowledge translation.
Department Service
College Service
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Rwanda Study Abroad
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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TRIBA Faculty Search Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Research Council
2021 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Augusta University Clothing Pantry Build Team
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Enrollment Management Council
2025 - Present
Role: Administrative Assignment, Assistant Dean
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Search Committee for Graduate Admissions Operations Director
2025 - Present
Role: Administrative Assignment, Assistant Dean
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Provost Learning Scholar
2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Horizons Health Fair
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Research mentor to AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) program
2024 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Textbook Reviewer, Conditions in Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition, Lippincott/Wolters Kluwer
2024 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Textbook
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Occupation, Participation and Health Journal Reviewer
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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Warren Church
2023 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Adaptive Sports
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Meet with adult males in the greater Augusta community to provide personal and professional mentorship
2022 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Warren Church
2022 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Outreach
2023 - 2023
Role: Program Organizer
