Meet the expert, Dr. Dickson!
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)
jdickson@alasu.edu
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
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
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
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
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
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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