Ryan Carrick
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.
- (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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OTL
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2008
Awards & Honors
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Preceptor of the year
Encompass Health – Home Health and Hospice, 2019
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Georgia Regional Golf Coach of the Year
GISA, 2009
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Dr. Nancy D. Prendergast Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2008
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Student of the Year
GOTA, 2007
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6602
Adult II: Adult Eval & Intervention II
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OTHP 6708
Prof Issues and Service Mgmt
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OTHP 6606
Adult I
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OTHP 6510
Evidence Based Practice
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OTHP 6205
Applied Kinesiology
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OTHP 6505
Research Process
Teaching Interests
Adult Evaluation and Intervention
Kinesiology
Professional Issues
Service Management
Research Interests
Therapist Development, Knowledge Translation, Older Adult Productive Aging, Parkinson's Disease, Quality of Life, Aging in Place
Department Service
Public Service
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Russell County Schools Career Technical Education Advisory Committee
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Marriage Development Team
2017 - 2021
Role: Program Coordinator
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Community life group leader in hybrid, distance and classroom settings
2014 - 2021
Role: Program Organizer
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Medical Missions, Rwanda, Africa
2013 - 2019
Role: Mentor
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Widow and Widower community service team
2013 - 2019
Role: Officer, Vice President
