Pam Kearney
Associate Dean
Pam Kearney
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Other Duties
Department Chair, Occupational Therapy
Program Director, Occupational Therapy
- PKEARNEY@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-0007
- EC 2311
Education
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EDD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Widener University, 2012
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MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist Thomas Jefferson University Co, 1995
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BS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist Thomas Jefferson University, 1990
Certifications
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Occupational Therapy National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 1991
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Occupational Therapist South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, 2013
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OTL Ga Brd of Occ Therapy, 2013
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Fellow National Academies of Practice , 2023
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Roster of Fellows Award American Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
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Alpha Eta Society, Augusta University Chapter 2020
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Project Vision 2015 Volunteer of the Year United Way of Aiken County, 2016
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: 12382153 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6910
International FW Experience: International FW Seminar Jamai
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OTHP 6505
Research Process
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OTHP 6854
School Systems
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OTHP 6501
Intro EBP & Research Process
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include occupational therapy community practice, foundations of occupational therapy, study abroad and Level I fieldwork. I am also involved in teaching occupational therapy research and evidence based practice.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Promoting home safety with older adults: a systematic review of occupational therapy interventions., 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal - Aging Well: Older Adult Health Promotion and Health Management, 2023
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New - Self-management interventions for people with chronic pulmonary, cardiac or kidney conditions., 2021
Other - Self-management interventions for people with diabetes., 2021
Other - Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of instrumental activities of daily living for community dwelling older adults: A systematic review. , 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
I am interested in the intersection of occupational engagement and quality of life/occupational performance for women who are cancer survivors. I am also interested in scholarship of teaching and learning as it impacts occupational therapy education.
Department Service
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COTAD 2021 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
College Service
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CAHS Background Check Review Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Undergraduate Health Professions Chair Search Committee 2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Strategic Planning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group 2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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Anatomy Faculty Search Committee 2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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CAHS Awards & Recognitions Committee 2016 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Testing & Disabilities Services Faculty Advisory Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Community Engagement Leadership Council 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Calendar Committee 2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Faculty Activities Reporting Project 2021 - 2022
Role: Other
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AU Course Evaluation Project, Core Team 2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education 2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education 2021 - 2025
Role: Other
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association 2023 - 2024
Role: Other
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association - 2023
Role: Conference-Related
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United Way of Aiken County, Project Vision 2013 - 2022
Role: Other