Ryan Carrick
Assistant Dean of Student Support
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 6510
Evidence Based Practice
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OTHP 6910
International FW Experience: International FW Seminar Rwand
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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
Teaching Interests
Professional Issues and Service Management
Conditions in Occupational Therapy
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- End of life conversations with adult patients and their families: An evidence based guide for occupational and physical therapists, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - 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
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
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Academic Affairs 2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Departmental Review 2023
Role: Committee Member
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