Curriculum Vitae JEWELL J. DICKSON, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 334-229-8410 (Phone) 334-229-5882 (Fax) [email protected] Education______Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Aging concentration 2012 Rocky Mountain School of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
Post-Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation, Leadership, and Management 2013 Auburn University, College of Education
Master of Public Health (MPH), Organization and Policy 2006 University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Occupational Therapy 1999 Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Alabama • Cum Laude
Scholarship______Faculty Scholar, Geriatric Education Center Faculty Scholars Program 2012-2013 University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Certifications______
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) 2007-Present RESNA-The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Professional Experience______Alabama State University (ASU), Montgomery, Alabama 2007-Present Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy • Student instruction and advisement • Assistive Technology Laboratory Development • Curriculum development • Recruitment chairperson (past) • Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Advisor (present) • Planning and implementing professional development and enrichment programs for students • Research advisor
Teaching/Curriculum Development______Alabama State University • OTH 5113 Theory of Occupational Therapy • OTH 518 Analysis of Occupation • OTH 514 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Practice • OTH 532 Therapeutic Measurement and Intervention • OTH 512 Occupation Through the Lifespan • OTH 526 Ethics and Professional Development • OTH 620 Community Based Intervention • OTH 632 Assistive Technology and Accessible Design • OTH 522 Disease and Occupation
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Research Advisor______“Participation in the Aid for Inmate Mothers Storybook Project and the Mother/Child Bond: Montgomery Women’s Facility” Pettis, R., Williams, J. Howard, K., Bibb, C., & Dickson, J. 2011-2013
“Perceived Barriers to Sustaining a Peer Mentor Program for Individuals Diagnosed with Spinal Cord Injuries Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners” Clark, H., Pride, P., Griffin, E., Simmons, L., & Dickson, J. 2010-2012
“Current Evidenced-Based Techniques for Improving Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” Hayden, J.S., May, L., Wilson, A., & Dickson, J. 2008-2010
Alabama State University Service______College of Health Sciences • Research and Creative Activities Committee 2011-2012 • Student Development Committee 2009-2010 • Chair, Community Relations 2007- Present • Public Relation Committee 2007- 2010
Department of Occupational Therapy • Faculty Advisor, Student Occupational Therapy Association 2012-Present • Chair of Recruitment 2007- 2012 • Admissions Committee 2007- Present
Occupational Therapy Clinical Experience______HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center, Department of Occupational Therapy 2011-Present Occupational Therapist (PRN) • Evaluation and treatment of various types of Physical Dysfunction • Clinical Instruction of Occupational and Physical Therapy Students • Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and technicians • Health education
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Spain Rehabilitation Center 2001-2007; Occupational Therapist 2011-Present • Evaluation and treatment of various types of Physical Dysfunction • Clinical Instruction of Occupational and Physical Therapy Students • Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and technicians • Health education • Program development
UAB, Mary Lewis Sub-acute Skilled Nursing Facility 2003-2005 Occupational Therapist (PRN) • Evaluation and treatment of various types of Physical Dysfunction • Billing and Diagnostic Related Group designation for Medicare/Medicaid
P.M. Occupational Therapy of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 2000-2001 Occupational Therapist • Evaluation and treatment of various diagnosis in inpatient, outpatient, educational, and pediatric settings
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Peer Reviewed Presentations______14th Annual HBCU and HSI Health Services Research Conference “An Inter-professional Approach to Addressing the Needs of Persons with Morbid Obesity and Obesity in the Workplace” Dickson, J. & Henderson, D. Poster Presentation Montgomery, AL September 13, 2013
Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Fall Conference Elsie Mckibbin Lectureship “Oh, the Places You’ll Go! My Journey in Occupational Therapy Dickson, J. Orange Beach, Alabama September 13, 2013
National Society of Allied Health Annual Conference “An Inter-professional Approach to Addressing the Needs of Persons with Morbid Obesity and Obesity in the Workplace” Dickson, J. & Henderson, D. Poster Presentation Montgomery, AL March 15, 2013
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), CSM “Using an Inter-Professional Approach to Develop Accessibility Awareness Within Students in the Health Care Professions Heitzman, J., Dickson, J., & Duncan, JC. Poster Presentation San Diego, CA January 28, 2013
Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Fall Conference “Using Assistive Technology and Accessible Design to Promote Aging in Place” Dickson, J. & Raines, G. Orange Beach, AL September 17, 2011
Center on Disabilities at CSUN 26th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference “Assistive Technology to Promote Aging in Place” Dickson, J. & Raines, G. San Diego, CA March 15, 2011
Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Fall Conference “Current Evidenced-Based Techniques for Improving Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” Hayden, J.S., May, L., Wilson, A., & Dickson, J. Orange Beach, AL September 12, 2010
American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) 89th Annual Conference and Expo “Project Care-A-Van: An Older Driver Safety Initiative” Dickson, J. & Raines, G. Houston, TX April 23, 2009
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Presentations Continued______Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) Spring Conference “CarFit and the Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners” Dickson, J. Montgomery, AL April 26, 2008
ALOTA Fall Conference “Survival of the Fittest: Tools for Success in Inpatient Rehabilitation” Orange Beach, AL Dickson, J. September 17, 2006
UAB Continuing Care of the Spinal Cord Patient “Home Evaluations and Modifications” Dickson, J. Birmingham, AL August 4, 2006
Invited Presentations______Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference “Occupational Therapy: A Global Perspective Dickson, J. & Taylor, J. Huntsville, AL April 13, 2013
Workshops______(Sole facilitator unless otherwise indicated) Successful Aging Initiative-Alabama Cooperative Extension System “Tiptoe Through the Tulips: Balance & Fall Prevention Montgomery, AL September 6, 2012
Aid for Inmate Mothers-1st Annual Ladies Day Retreat “The Women in the Mirror” Montgomery, AL May 5, 2012
Montgomery Area Council on Aging “Balance and Fear of Falling” Montgomery, Alabama March 2012
Montgomery Women’s Facility (Alabama Correctional Facility) “Blooming Where You’re Planted: Using Art and Expressive Media as a Tool for Empowerment and Self-esteem” Montgomery, Alabama February-March 2012 (5-week series)
Aid for Inmate Mothers Montgomery Women’s Facility (Alabama Correctional Facility) Topic: Goal Setting in Preparation for Release Montgomery, AL May 2012
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Workshops_Continued______
Montgomery Women’s Facility (Alabama Correctional Facility) “Creative Life Expressions” Montgomery, Alabama February-March 2011 (5-week series)
Aid for Inmate Mothers presents “The Power to Change is Our Hands” Women’s Empowerment Seminar Montgomery Women’s Facility “Bloom Where You Are Planted-What Can I do, Where I am, To Be the Best You Can Be? Montgomery, AL February 2010
River Region Successful Aging Initiative Topic: Adaptive Devices for Driving (Co-presenter) Montgomery, AL August 21, 2008
GrantsMANSHIP______
Co-Investigator. Seniors Standing Strong: Fall Prevention Program for Women Over 60. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health. Total Cost-$2,500. Project year: 2012. Not funded
Co-Investigator, Project Care-A-Van: Montgomery Older Driver Safety Initiative. National Center for Senior Transportation. Total Cost-$89,866.80 Project year: 2008. Not funded
Awards______Nominee-Alabama State University, College of Health Science (COHS), Outstanding Health Sciences Faculty Member 2013 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA), Elsie Holmes McKibben Lectureship Award 2012 AARP Alabama Champion for Change Award 2009
Positions Held in Professional Organizations______
Secretary, Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and 2012 Visually Impaired-Division 7 Secretary, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy (ASBOT) 2011-Present Treasurer, ASBOT 2009-2011 Vice-president, ALOTA 2007-2009 Leadership Ad-hoc Committee member, AOTA 2007-2008 Co-newsletter Chair,Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (BOTC) 2007-2008 Historian, ALOTA 2006-2007
Professional Affiliations______
Member, American Public Health Association (APHA) Present Member, AOTA Present Member, ALOTA Present Member, BOTC Present Member, Tuskegee University Occupational Therapy Alumni Association Present
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Community Service______
Board Member, Rebuilding Together Montgomery 2013-Present Quality Control Council, Milton Road Residence 2011-Present Reviewer, AER International Conference 2012 2012 Volunteer, Aid for Inmate Mothers 2010-Present League Logs Co-editor, Junior League of Montgomery, 2009-Present CarFit Technician/ Event Coordinator (AARP) 2008-Present Co-Chair, Capital City Women’s Group 2009-2010 Treasurer, Capital City Women’s Group (CCWG), 2008-2009 Reviewer, AOTA 89th Annual Conference and Expo 2008 Volunteer, American Red Cross 2007-Present Member, Emerge Montgomery 2008-Present Mentor, Kids Across America (KAA) 2006-2008
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