Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is a tenured Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with over 18 years of teaching experience. She is the author of two educational mobile apps, a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and recipient of the AOTA Emerging and Innovative Practice Award 2018, MUSC Educator of the Year 2022, and MUSC Innovator of the Year 2019. She currently serves on the AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Leadership Team and was the lead author for the recently published AOTA Occupational Therapy Curriculum Design Framework available via AJOT. As the President and Chief Innovation Officer for International Clinical Educators, she creates instructional design resources, including authentic video cases and electronic documentation. Her scholarly interests include educational technology, simulated patient encounters, reflective video analysis, video case-based learning, faculty development, and entrepreneurship for women. Her clinical background is in acute care, adult rehabilitation, and mental health.
COURSES TAUGHT: Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I, Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I Lab, Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II/Neurorehabilitation II, Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II Lab/Neurorehabilitation II Lab, Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions I Lab; Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions II Lab, Surface Anatomy, Occupational Performance: Geriatrics, and Theoretical Foundations for Occupational Therapy, Independent Study, Research Experience, Transforming Healthcare (interprofessional), Synthesis and Application of Clinical Skills, Interprofessional Educational Technology, Scholarship Seminar I, II, and III, Capstone Planning, Capstone Proposal, and Post Professional Capstone Project, Advanced Instructional Design, Academic Teaching Skills
SELECT HONORS AND AWARDS
AOTA Service Commendation (SoTL Mentorship), 2022, 2023, 2024
AOTA Service Commendation (Curriculum Design Framework), 2020, 2022
American Occupational Therapy Association Fellow Award, 2021
MUSC Innovator of the Year Award, 2019
American Occupational Therapy Association Emerging and Innovative Practice Award, 2018
I am a MUSC Innovator Award, 2018
MUSC Student Research Day Clin/Prof/Masters - Social Behavior, 1st place (Mentor), 2018
College of Health Professions (CHP) Teacher of the Year, 2017
National Academy of Inventors, 2017
MUSC Student Research Day Innovation Award, 2nd place (Mentor), 2016
MUSC Pi Theta Epsilon Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, MUSC Chapter, 2014
MUSC OT Graduation Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2014
MUSC Pi Theta Epsilon Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, MUSC Chapter, 2010
MUSC Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society: Co-President, MUSC Chapter, 2001
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Sweetman, M., & Giles, A. K. (2023). Faculty preparation for teaching in occupational therapy: Current state and future needs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 77(3), 7703345010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050146
Pitonyak, J. S., Giles, A. K., George-Paschal, L. A., Piernik-Yoder, B., & Taff, S. D. (2023). The use of mentored inquiry communities to foster scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL): Outcomes of the American Occupational Therapy Association SoTL Program (2007-2017). International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 17(1), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2023.17121
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2021). Occupational Therapy Curriculum Design Framework. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(Suppl 3), 1-39. (Role: Chairperson)
Grattan, E., & Giles, A. K. (2021). Collaborating with a transitional care unit to provide student hands on time: A win-win for hospital and academic institution. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 5(1), 1-13.
Giles, A. K., Annan, D., Gober, A., & Greene, L. (2018). E-Learning innovations: Implementation of video in an occupational therapy classroom. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2(1), 1-13. Retrieved from https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol2/iss1/3
Giles, A. K., Carson, N. E., Breland, H. L., Coker-bolt, P., & Bowman, P. J. (2014). Use of simulated patients and reflective video analysis to assess occupational therapy students’ preparedness for fieldwork. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, S57-S66. doi:10.5014/ajot.2014.685S03
TEXTBOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
Giles, A. K. (2021). Chapter 15: Moving in the Environment. In Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (4th Ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Inc.
Giles, A. K., & Janes, W. (2020). Chapter 20: Educational technologies: Enhancing learning, engagement, and global connectedness. In Occupational Therapy Education: Past, Present, and Future. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.
Giles, A.K., & Seif, G. (2018). GONI RehabLearning – Goniometry for Clinicians. Mount Pleasant, SC: RehabLearning, LLC. Available from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goni-rehablearning-goniometry-for-clinicians/id1166330548?mt=8 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rehablearning.goni&hl=en_US
Giles, A. K., & Kraft, S. (2018). MOBI – Mobility Aids. Mount Pleasant, SC: RehabLearning, LLC. Available from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobi-mobility-aids/id1205309397?mt=8 andhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodbarber.testgi
NON-PEER-REVIEWED MAGAZINES
Boyce, H., Cassilly, H, & Giles, A. K. (2017, Nov 13). Flipping the classroom using interactive mobile applications. OT Practice, 22(20), 16-17.
E-PUBLICATIONS
Giles, A. K., & Kraft, S. (2017). MOBI: Mobility Aids. Mount Pleasant, SC: RehabLearning, LLC. Mobile application published on the Google Play and iTunes stores.
Giles, A. K., Seif, G., & Bowman, P. (2016). GONI: Goniometry for Clinicians. Mount Pleasant, SC: RehabLearning, LLC. Mobile application published on the Google Play and iTunes stores.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Understanding the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework using the ICE Video Library. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Flipping the classroom. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Interview skills. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Facilitating sit to stand. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Dealing with frustration. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Documenting levels of assist. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Designing meaningful treatment plans. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Respiratory issues in acute care. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Compensatory strategies. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Using the ICE Video Library in the classroom. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
Giles, A. K. (2016). Streaming videos on the ICE Video Library. ICE Learning Center. Port Townsend, WA: International Clinical Educators, Inc.
PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
Giles, A. K. (Scheduled 2024, November 8). SCI simulation experience: Using third-year students to mentor second-year students in clinical skills and documentation. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Charlotte, NC.
Giles, A. K. (Scheduled 2024, November 8). Empowering students: Scaffolding electronic documentation with video cases to boost student success. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Charlotte, NC.
Park, E., & Giles, A. K. (2024, February 23). Video case-based learning in occupational therapy education [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Conference, Columbia, SC.
Evatt, S., & Giles, A.K. (2024, February 23). Sensory integration training for junior occupational therapy clinicians [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Columbia, SC.
Howard, R., Lum, S. & Giles, A. K. (2023, November 11). Mindfulness education to decrease stress and burnout among occupational therapy doctoral students. [Oral presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Denver, CO.
Lum, S., Howard, R. & Giles, A. K. (2023, November 10). Mindfulness interventions for clinical practice: Student perceptions of mindfulness and educational tools on mindfulness. [Oral presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Denver, CO.
Howard, R. H., Lum, S. & Giles, A. K. (2023, October 27). Need for mindfulness education to decrease stress and burnout among occupational therapy students. [Oral presentation]. Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Simons Island, GA.
Bott, E., & Giles, A. K. (2023, April 22). Expanding self-regulation education to apply concepts from Powerfully You, a social-emotional self-regulation program. [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Meiring, E., & Giles, A. K. (2023, April 22). Assessing student confidence in integrating cultural humility in clinical practice and preferred learning resource [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Walker, M. L., & Giles, A. K. (2023, April 21). Student preparedness to implement occupation-based practice on Level II fieldwork [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Giles, A. K., Lattro, K., & Abes, A. (2022, November 12). Capstone innovations: Impact of a student-led book club course on teaching and learning [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Orlando, FL.
Farrell, A., & Giles, A. K. (2022, April 2). Getting kids moving: Identifying barriers for inclusive youth physical activity[Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Barnett, J., & Giles, A. K. (2022, April 1). Identifying the need for student education on the scope of occupational therapy in addressing sexuality and intimacy [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Reilly, K., & Giles, A. K. (2022, April 1). Are therapists preparing brain injury survivors for community reintegration post-insurance discharge? [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Temple, K., & Giles, A. K. (2022, April 1). Using video case study as a learning tool to increase occupational therapy student confidence prior to fieldwork. [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Martowski, T., & Giles, A. K. (2022, March 31). Utilizing an ACT-informed occupational therapy intervention to address the psychosocial needs of military veterans [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Smith, E., & Giles, A. K. (2022, February 26). Evaluating the need for incorporating reflex integration strategies to enhance an existing vision therapy program [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Conference, Greenville, SC.
Bullock, B., & Giles, A. K. (2022, February 25). Determining the need for the Powerfully You social emotional learning curriculum among elementary school students [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Conference, Greenville, SC.
Reilly, K., & Giles, A. K. (Scheduled for 2022, February 25). Are therapists preparing brain injury survivors for community reintegration post-insurance discharge? [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Conference, Greenville, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2021, April 9). Bridging the gap: A model comprehensive exam for transitioning from classroom to fieldwork [short course]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, virtual.
Giles, A. K., Shirk, E., & Hawkins, T. (2021, April 9). Neurogenic bladder function: Evidence-based practices for occupational therapy [short course]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, virtual.
George-Paschal, Giles, A., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., & Taff, S. (2020, March 26-29). Scholarship of teaching and learning pre-conference institute [6-hour pre-conference institute]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA. (Conference canceled)
Giles, A. K., Shirk, E., & Hawkins, T. (2020, March 26-29). Neurogenic bowel and bladder function: Evidence-based practices for occupational therapy [short course]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA. (Conference canceled; resubmitted for 2021).
Giles, A. K. (2020, March 26-29). Bridging the gap: A model comprehensive exam for transitioning from classroom to fieldwork [poster]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA. (Conference canceled; resubmitted for 2021).
Giles, A. K., Coker-Bolt, P., Marik, T., Velozo, C., & Nash, C. (2020, March 26-29). Supporting collaboration through the development of an information database on student-run free occupational therapy clinics. Poster to be presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA. (Conference canceled)
George-Paschal, L., B., Pitonyak, J., B., Piernik-Yoder, Giles, A. K., & Taff, S. (2019, October). Outcomes of a National Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute and Mentoring Program for OT and OTA faculty. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV.
Giles, A. K., Bolton, T., Cleary, D., Gray, J. M., Hartmann, K., Patnaude, M. E., & Qualls, K. (2019, October). Designing a successful occupational therapy curriculum: Key ingredients and necessary resources. Round table discussion presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV.
Giles, A., Lebov, M., McLamb, S., Harrison, E., Coker-bolt, P. Kraft, S., Marik, T., Seif, G., Velozo, C., Wager, K. (2019, October). Community-based experiential learning: Using an interprofessional student-run free clinic to enhance student collaboration and critical thinking. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A., Nash, C., Davis, S., Nettle, M., Bendre, S., Robertson, J., Wager, K., Coker-Bolt, P., Marik, T., Velozo, C., Kraft, S., & Seif, G. (2019, October). Tracking the rising trend of pro-bono clinics in health professions. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., George-Paschal, L., James, A. B., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., & Taff, S. (2019, October). National scholarship of teaching and learning institute and mentoring program: Lessons and outcomes. Paper presented at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Giles, A. K. (2019, October). Breaking boundaries of traditional textbooks via mobile apps: Student perceptions before and after exposure. Paper presented at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Giles, A. K., & Grattan, E. (2019, October). Crossing the border between classroom and clinic: Linking student hands-on time with free patient care. Paper presented at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Giles, A. K. (2019, July). Textbooks: There’s an app for that! (but how do students feel about it?). Paper presented at the South Carolina Conference for Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., & Weisser-Pike, O. (2019, April 19-22). Changing attitudes towards technology: A multi-institutional study on student perceptions of mobile apps replacing textbooks before and after app use. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. *Selected for the AOTA Young Scientist Theater involving oral presentation.
George-Paschal, L., Bilics, A., Giles, A., James, A., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., & Taff, S. (2019, April 19-22). Scholarship of teaching and learning pre-conference institute. 6-hour workshop presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, S., Fletcher, C., Hazel, K., & Giles, A. (2019, February). Textbooks: There’s an app for that! Poster presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, North Charleston, SC.
Smith, J., Knowles, K., Leaphart, R., Locklear, R., & Giles, A. (2019, February). Standardizing gait pattern terminology for use in an interprofessional mobile application. Poster presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, North Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., & Sweetman, M. (2018, October). Professional development for occupational therapy faculty. Short course presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Louisville, KY.
Giles, A. K., & Bartholdi, M. (2018, June). Upper extremity splinting applications. Continuing education workshop (6 hours) for the South Carolina Area Health Education Center, Wadmalaw, SC.
Bell, C., Giles, A. K., Hayden C., & Higgins, S. (2018, April). (SIS) AESIS Annual Program - Beyond clickers and flipped classrooms: Innovative technology in occupational therapy Education. Short course presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Giles, A. K. (2018, April). Should mobile applications replace textbooks in the occupational therapy classroom? Short course presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Giles, A. K., & Davis, J. (2018, April). Teaching the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework using Meaningful Patient Videos. Poster presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Giles, A. K., & Grattan, E. (2018, April). Collaborating with a transitional care unit to provide student hands-on time in long-term acute care: A win-win for hospital and academic institution. Poster presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Jansen, A., Kraft S., Seif G., Giles A., Coker-Bolt, P., & Wager K. (2018, March). Patient satisfaction in CARES: A pro bono clinic. Probono Network Conference, Chester, PA.
Roettger G, Semones A, Kraft S, Seif G, Giles A, Coker-Bolt P, Wager K. (2018, March). Integrating College of Medicine students in a therapy pro bono clinic increases their understanding of neurological rehabilitation. Probono Network Conference, Chester, PA.
Sargeant M, Kraft S, Seif, G, Wager K, Coker-Bolt P, Giles A. (March 2018). The financial impact of a student-run free clinic in a state without Medicaid expansion. Probono Network Conference, Chester, PA.
Giles, A. K., & Bartholdi, M. (2018, June). Upper extremity splinting applications. Continuing education workshop (6 hours) for the South Carolina Area Health Education Center, Mount Pleasant, SC.
Giles, A. K., & Carson, N. (2017, October). Centennial to Bicentennial: OT education through the lens of the Slagle lectures. Short course presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Fort Worth, TX.
Giles, A. K. (2017, October). Student perceptions of a new mobile application in a flipped lab. Short course presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Fort Worth, TX.
Coker-Bolt, P., & Giles, A. K., Seif, G., Kraft, S., & Velozo, C. (2017, October). How to start and sustain a successful interprofessional student-run free clinic: Linking the classroom to clinical practice. Short course presented at the Collaborating Across Borders Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Giles, A. K., Seo, N., Woodbury, M. (2017, July). Advancing practice with innovative technology. Continuing education seminar presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Inaugural Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
Pape, S., Giles, A. K., Coker-Bolt, P., Tom, L., Mathis, K., Illges, A. L., & Baxley, A. (2017, April). How to start a successful student-run free clinic: A multi-institutional panel. Short course presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Giles, A. K., & Davis, J. (2017, March). Flip the classroom: Engage critical thinking with an innovative, evidence-based approach using meaningful patient videos. Short course presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Giles, A. K., Kraft, S., & Henderson, R. (2017, March). MOBI: An interprofessional mobile application for teaching use of ambulatory assistive devices. Conference Research Highlight oral presentation and poster presentation presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Darms, M., Whitson, M., Kraft, S., Seif, G., Giles, A., Coker-Bolt, P., Velozo, C. (2017, March). Do we measure up? Systematic outcome measure collection in a student run clinic. Paper presented at the Probono Network Conference, Chester, PA.
Keller, C., Semones, A., Hanmer, E., Kraft, S., Seif, G., Giles, A., Coker-Bolt, P., Velozo, C. (2017, March). Integrating college of medicine students increases understanding of neurological rehabilitation. Paper presented at the Probono Network Conference, Chester, PA.
Giles, A. K. (2017, February). Review of goniometry and an introduction to the GONI app. Short course presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
Davidson, L., Shoemaker, K., Wisher, M., Kraft, S., Seif, G., Giles, A., Velozo, C., Coker-Bolt, P. (2016, May). Classroom to the clinic: The impact of a student-run free therapy clinic. Poster presented at the South Carolina Chapter of Physical Therapy Annual Conference Poster Presentation, Charleston, SC.
Stone, C., Karlesky, N., Huschart, J., Schneider, L., Kraft, S., Seif, G., Coker-Bolt, P., Velozo, C., Giles, A. (2016, May). The doctor is in: Teaching a medical student the role of therapy. Poster presented at the South Carolina Chapter of Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.
Yount, H., Wright, R., Hayden, G., Hunsucker, L., Maddrey, R., Kraft S., Seif, G., Coker-Bolt, P., Giles, A., Velozo C. (2016, May). HEP reminders: Texting the way to patient success. Poster presented at the South Carolina Chapter of Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., Coker-Bolt, P., Dahns, L., Pena, L., Fitzmaurice, C., Ludovise, R., Hope, K., Husband, M., Atkinson, S., & Velozo, C. (2016, April). Student-run free clinic: An innovative service learning opportunity. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Giles, A. K., Bowman, P., Crabtree, O., Lowe, K., Perry, J., Richardson, L., Stoughton, A., Walsh, J., & Atkinson, S. (2016, April). Flipping the lab: Use of an Android/iOS mobile application. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Giles, A. K., Annan-Coultas, D., Coultas, J., Seif, G., Bowman, P. J. (2015, April). Flipping the OT and PT lab: Development of an e-learning module. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
Muntz-pope, B., Tomsic, P. F., Brawley, C. A., Futrell, N. A., & Giles, A. K. (2014). Evaluating ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Programs using pre- and post-tests: Can we show changes in knowledge and behavior in school children? Paper presented at the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Giles, A. K., Seif, G., Annan-Coultas, D., Coultas, J., Bowman, P. J. (2014, October). Flipping the OT and PT lab: Development of an e-learning module. Paper presented at the Association of Schools for Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Giles, A. K., Bowman, P.J., Coker-Bolt, P., Carson, N. E., Breland, H. L. (2013, October). Making it Real: Using Simulated Patients to Assess Students’ Preparedness for Level II Fieldwork. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Atlanta, GA.
Bowman, P. B., & Giles, A. K. (2013, July). Splinting and therapeutic taping for the upper extremity. Continuing education seminar presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Inaugural Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., Chera, B., Ramsey, R. B., Imam, S. Z., Ali, S. F. & Banik, N. L. (2002, November). Progressive neurotoxic effect of MPTP in the cerebellum of C57BL/6N mice. Poster presented at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Giles, A. K. & Woodbury, M. (2002). Effectiveness of an injury prevention program among elementary-school children. Paper presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
INVITED CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS
Lee, K., Massey, K., & Giles, A. (2022, May). Examining the effectiveness of Powerfully You, a social emotional learning curriculum, in the classroom. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
Bullock, B., Keen, M., & Giles, A. (2022, May). Determining the need for the Powerfully You Social Emotional Learning Curriculum among elementary school students. Poster presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Lowcountry District Meeting, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2020, August 25). Innovative lab assignments using ICE videos. Virtual continuing education presentation for the International Clinical Educators Summer Series.
Giles, A. K. (2020, August 11). Improving student documentation skills using ICE videos. Virtual continuing education presentation (1 hour) for the International Clinical Educators Summer Series.
Giles, A. K. (2019, April). Changing attitudes towards technology. Poster presented at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Lowcountry District Meeting, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., & Bartholdi, M. (2018, June). Upper extremity splinting applications. Continuing education workshop (6 hours) for the South Carolina Area Health Education Center, Wadmalaw, SC.
Giles, A. K., & Bartholdi, M. (2017, December). Upper extremity splinting applications. Continuing education workshop (6 hours) for the South Carolina Area Health Education Center, Mount Pleasant, SC.
Giles, A. K., Seo, N., & Woodbury, M. (2017, July). Advancing practice with innovative technology. Continuing education seminar (1 hour) presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Inaugural Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
Bowman, P. B., & Giles, A. K. (2013, July). Splinting and therapeutic taping for the upper extremity. Continuing education seminar (6 hours) presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Inaugural Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
INVITED NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
George-Paschal, Giles, A., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., & Taff, S. (Scheduled 2024, November 7). Scholarship of teaching and learning pre-conference institute [6-hour pre-conference institute]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Orlando, FL.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2024, May 9-10). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Giles, A. K., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., George-Paschal, L., B., & Taff, S. (2024, March 22). Introduction to the AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Mentorship Program [oral presentation].American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire Conference, Orlando, FL.
Giles, A. K. (2023, December 6). DocuLearn: Electronic documentation learning system [Webinar]. Virtual continuing education presentation for International Clinical Educators.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2023, Nov 9). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Denver, CO.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2023, May 8-9). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Pitonyak, J., B., George-Paschal, L., B., Piernik-Yoder, Giles, A. K., & Taff, S. (2023, April 21). AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Mentorship Program. Meeting at the American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2023, March 13-14). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
George-Paschal, Giles, A., Piernik-Yoder, B., Pitonyak, J., & Taff, S. (2022, November 10). Scholarship of teaching and learning pre-conference institute [6-hour pre-conference institute]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Orlando, FL.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2022, October 27-28). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2022, September 19-20). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2022, May 2-3). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Giles, A., K., & Bolton, T. (2022, March 10-11). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop].American Occupational Therapy Association, virtual.
Giles, A. K. (2022, January 20). Bringing the OTPF to life in the classroom [Webinar]. American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education Special Interest Section.
Giles, A. K. (2021, December 7). The value of educational technology for flipping the classroom [Webinar]. Presentation for the American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education Special Interest Section.
Giles, A. K., Bolton, T., Gray, J. M., Patnaude, M. E., & Qualls, K. (2021, October 20). Occupational therapy curriculum design framework [7-hr workshop]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, St. Louis, MO.
Giles, A. K., Bolton, T., Cleary, D., Gray, J. M., Hartmann, K., Patnaude, M. E., & Qualls, K. (2019, October). Commission on Education curriculum update. Presentation for the American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Leadership Council, Las Vegas, NV.
Giles, A. K., Bolton, T., Cleary, D., Gray, J. M., Hartmann, K., Patnaude, M. E., & Qualls, K. (2019, April). Designing an occupational therapy curriculum faculty guide. Presentation for the American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Leadership Council, New Orleans, LA
INVITED UNIVERSITY PRESENTATIONS
Seif, G., Ballister, M, Giles, A., McNeal, P., Smith, C. (2020, April). Innovative lab (and lecture) workgroup report. Presentation for the MUSC CHP Faculty Assembly, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2019, October). Simulation techniques. Presentation for the MUSC Apple Tree Foundations in Teaching and Learning Series, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2019, May). Innovations in instructional design: Making the acquisition of knowledge more effective, efficient, and appealing. Presentation for the College of Health Professions Advancement Council, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2019, April). Interprofessional educational mobile application: Manual muscle testing. Presentation for the Medical University of South Carolina Innovation Summit, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2019, April). RehabLearning: Changing attitudes towards technology. Presentation for the Medical University of South Carolina Startup Showcase, Charleston, SC.
Hortman, M., Walters, A., Wisnewski, C., Krywko, D., Blumer, J., Brennan, E., D’Alton, S., Giles, A., Mukerghee, R., Nichols, M., Posten, K., Shirley, D., & Vuthiganon, J. (2018, May). Lightning Rounds of Effective Strategies for Student Engagement. Presentation for the Medical University of South Carolina Innovation Week, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2018, June). Should mobile applications replace textbooks in the occupational therapy classroom?Presentation for the College of Health Professions Faculty Assembly, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2018, April). The role of occupational therapy in post-stroke rehabilitation. Invited lecture presented in the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2017, April). Current trends in post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation. Invited lecture presented in the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2017, April). Innovations in health professions education. Invited lecture presented to the MUSC Board of Trustees, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2017, March). Current trends in occupational therapy education. Invited lecture presented at MUSC Discover, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Bowden, M., Giles, A. K., Mauldin, M., & Smith, G. (2014, April). Online education: The faculty perspective. Panel presentation presented at the meeting of the Faculty Senate Town Hall, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Annan-Coultas, D., Bowden, M., Giles, A.K., Melancon, M., Moore, E., Mund, A., & Zoller, J. (2014, April). Technology behind the distance. Panel discussion presented at the meeting of the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Health Professions, Charleston, SC.
Bowman, P. B., & Giles, A. K. (2013, July). Splinting and therapeutic taping for the upper extremity. Continuing education seminar presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Maralynne D. Mitcham Inaugural Lectureship, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K. (2006, October). Functional independence measure. Invited lecture presented in the Division of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
MUSC PERRY V. HALUSHKA RESEARCH DAY PRESENTATIONS
Temple, K., & Giles, A. (2021, November 5). Assessing the impact of learning tools on fieldwork preparedness of occupational therapy students [Poster presentation]. Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC. *Awarded Clin/Prof/Masters II, 2nd place
Farrell, A., & Giles, A. (2021, November 5). Getting kids moving: Identifying the need for increasing inclusive youth physical activity resources [Poster presentation]. Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Barnett, J., & Giles, A. (2021, November 5). Identifying the need for student education on the scope of occupational therapy in addressing sexuality and intimacy [Poster presentation]. Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Reilly, K., & Giles, A. (2021, November 5). Social-emotional services for brain injury survivors post insurance discharge [Poster presentation]. Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Lebov, M., Harrison, E., & McLamb, S., Giles, A., Marik, T., Coker-Bolt, P., Kraft, S., Seif, G., Velozo, C., & Wager, K. (2019, November). Community-based experiential learning: Using an interprofessional student-run free clinic to enhance student collaboration and critical thinking. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Nash, C., Davis, S., Harris, B., Nettle, M., Robertson, J., & Bendre, S., Giles, A., Coker-Bolt, C., Marik, T., Velozo, C., Wager, K., Seif, G., & Kraft, S. (2019, November). Student and faculty run pro bono clinic national data collection. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Mitchell, S., Fletcher, C., Hazel, K., Giles, A. K. (2018, November). Textbooks: There's an app for that! Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Smith, J., Leaphart, R., Knowles, K., Locklear, R., Monsch, E., McGowen, S., Kraft, S., & Giles, A.(2018, November). Standardizing gait pattern terminology for use in an inter professional mobile application. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Boyce, H., Bensch, A., Cassilly, H., Jones, A., Kraft, S., Monsch, E., & Giles, A. (2017, November). E-learning Innovation: An Interprofessional Mobile Application for Teaching Ambulatory Assistive Devices. Poster to be presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Ajamian, N., Hensley, E., Bowman, P., Seif, G., Patel, S., Coultas, J., & Giles, A. K. (2016, November). Interdisciplinary development and application of a new mobile app: An innovative flipped lab approach. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Walsh J., Crabtree, O., Richardson, L., Perry, J., Lowe, K., Stoughton, S., Atkinson, S., Giles, A. (2015, November). E-learning Innovations: Developing and evaluating the effectiveness of an interactive e-learning module. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Tomsic, P. F., Brawley, C. A., Futrell, N. A., Muntz-Pope, B., & Giles, A. K. (2014, November).Effectiveness of ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program in changing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior amongst middle school children. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
Giles, A. K., Chera, B., Ramsey, R. B., Imam, S. Z., Ali, S. F. & Banik, N. L. (2002). Progressive neurotoxic effect of MPTP in the cerebellum of C57BL/6N mice. Poster session presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
McCollum, A., Giles, A. K., Ridlehoover, E., Korybski, M., Gnau, C. & Woodbury, M. (2002). Effectiveness of an injury prevention program among elementary-school children. Poster presented at the Medical University of South Carolina Student Research Day, Charleston, SC.
STUDENT MENTORING ACTIVITIES
Clinical Doctoral-level projects
Childrey, K. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2022-2023). Development of aquatic therapy resources for clinicians and caregivers.
Bott, E. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2022-2023). Expanding self-regulation education to apply concepts from Powerfully You, a social-emotional self-regulation program.
Meiring, E. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2022-2023). Assessing student confidence in integrating cultural humility in clinical practice and preferred learning resource.
Walker, M. L. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2022-2023). Student preparedness to implement occupation-based practice on Level II fieldwork.
Howard, H. (Summer/Fall 2022 and Spring 2022). Mindfulness interventions for students.
Lum, S. (Summer/Fall 2022 and Spring 2022). Mindfulness interventions in occupational therapy.
Barnett, J. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2021-2022 and Spring 2023). Improving occupational therapy student understanding of the role of occupational therapy in addressing sexuality.
Miller, K. T. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2021-2022 and Spring 2023). Improving occupational therapy student clinical skills with bathing and toileting interventions.
Smith, E. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2021-2022 and Spring 2023). Addressing reflexes in vision therapy.
Martowski, T. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2021-2022 and Spring 2023). Applying ACT model in occupational therapy with veteran population.
Reilly, K. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2021-2022 and Spring 2023). Improving TBI patient preparedness for discharge form therapy services.
Tomsic, P. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Harnessing video technology to enhance clinical reasoning skills in occupational therapy students.
Propst, E. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Using a progressive video case-series to improve occupational therapy students’ preparation for following a case through the plan of care.
Flynn, D. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Using yoga to increase hip mobility and core strength in individuals after spinal cord injury.
Abes, A. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Creation of an Online Curriculum Development Resource Based Off of the Framework for Occupational Therapy Curriculum Design
Bullock, B. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). How Does the Implementation of the Powerfully You Program Impact Self-Regulation Skills of Grade School Students?
Lee, K. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Examining the implementation and efficacy of Powerfully You, a social emotional learning curriculum, in a school specific for those with an Autism Diagnosis
Lattro, K. (Summer/Fall/Spring 2020-2021). Creation of a Faculty Manual for Integrating Mobile Applications into Innovative Learning Environments
Masters-level projects
Ross, S. (Fall 2020). Development and use of Quizlet as a classroom resource and study tool
Fraboni, K. & Jones, C. (Summer/Fall 2020). Critical review of upper extremity manual muscle testing app content
Harris, B., McFadden, A., Campbell, C. (Summer/Fall 2019). Critical review and development of manual muscle testing content for the scapula, elbow, and hand.
Jessup, G. & Matthiessen, A. (2019). Critical review and closed captioning of goniometry videos.
Jones, C. & Fraboni, K. (Summer/Fall 2019). Critical review and development of manual muscle testing content for the shoulder.
Lebov, M., McLamb, S., & Harrison, E. (Summer/Fall 2019). Community-based experiential learning: Using an interprofessional student-run free clinic to enhance student collaboration and critical thinking.
Nash, C., Davis, S., Nettle, M., Bendre, S., & Robertson, J. (Summer/Fall 2019). Tracking the rising trend of pro-bono clinics in health professions education.
Campbell, C., Harris, B., Henderson, K., Jessup, G., Jones, C., Matthiessen, A., & McFadden, A. (Summer/Fall 2019). Critical review of manual muscle testing.
Knowles, K. (Spring 2019). Student Perspective of participation in a research group (independent study paper).
Mitchell, S., Collins, J., Ward, A., & Taylor, C. (Fall 2018). Cognition and aging (CEU presentation for Generation H.O.P.E.).
Knowles, K., Leaphart, R., Locklear, R., & Smith, J. (Spring/Summer/Fall 2018). Gait terminology and educational technology.
Fletcher, C., Hazel, K., & Mitchell, S. (Summer/Fall 2018). Student perceptions of apps replacing textbooks.
Bensch, A., Jones, Autumn, & Laura, J. (Summer/Fall 2017). Student perceptions of mobile apps replacing textbooks.
Boyce, H., & Cassilly, H. (Summer/Fall 2017). Student perceptions of flipping the classroom with mobile apps.
Baxley, A., Faerber, K., & Neiling, A. (Summer/Fall 2016). Interdisciplinary development of a new mobile app (MOBI) for teaching ambulatory assistive devices.
Hensley, E., & Ajamian, N. (Summer/Fall 2016). Implementation of a new mobile app GONI using a flipped lab approach (analysis and presentation of data).
Harris, L. (Summer/Fall 2016). Evaluating the effectiveness and student perceptions of an interactive e-learning module GONI (manuscript).
Ajamian, N., Barnes, S., Harris, H., Hensley, E., Keller, C., Maddrey, R., Miller, E., & Williams, T. (Summer 2016). Interdisciplinary development of a new mobile app (MOBI) for teaching ambulatory assistive devices.
Bristol, S. (Spring 2016). Cognitive, physical and psychosocial benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and how OT can get involved.
Alewine, H., Faerber, K., & Nguyen, C. (Spring 2016). Development of e-learning tools for functional mobility.
Atkinson, S., Crabtree, O., Perry, J., & Walsh, J. (Fall 2015). Effectiveness of goniometry e-learning modules (analysis and presentation of data).
Crabtree, O., Lowe, K., Perry, J., Richardson, L., Stoughton, A., & Walsh, J. (Summer 2015). Development of an e-learning mobile application: GONI app.
Tomsic, P., Brawley, C., & Futrell, N. (Spring 2015). It’s a no brainer: The role of occupational therapy in preventing SCI and TBI amongst children.
Tomsic, P., Brawley, C., & Futrell, N. (Fall 2014). Effectiveness of ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program in changing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior amongst middle school children.
GRANT FUNDING
Title: Coaching and Resources for Entrepreneurial Women (CREW)
Grant Type: R25 Innovative Program to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) Grant R25 GM147291-01
Agency: National Institutes of General Medical Studies (NIH/HIGMS)
Date: 07/01/22 – 06/30/2027
Role: Co-I
Amount: $2,529,221
Impact: Using an innovative approach combining mentoring, coaching and skill building activities, the CREW program aims to address the imbalance of women entrepreneurs in biomedical sciences and promote an entrepreneurial mindset among women in junior faculty and senior post-doctoral fellows.
Title: Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant: CARES Therapy Student-Run Free Clinic Funds
Agency: Dominion Energy
Date: July 2019
Role: Co-PI
Amount: $3500
Impact: Purchased supplies to serve underinsured patients at the CARES Therapy Clinic
Title: Interprofessional Educational Mobile Application: Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Agency: MUSC Shark Tank
Date: May 2019
Role: PI
Amount: $15,000 (MUSC) and $15,000 (DHP in kind)
Impact: Currently being used to create an interprofessional mobile application textbook on MMT to help students and faculty worldwide
Title: E-learning Innovations: Developing and integrating meaningful case study videos into mobile applications for the OT and PT curriculum
Agency: MUSC Department of Health Professions Interdivisional/Interdepartmental/Intercollege Seed Grant
Date: October 2017-October 2018
Role: PI
Amount: $4945
Title: E-learning Innovations: An Interprofessional Mobile Application for Teaching Ambulatory Assistive Devices
Agency: MUSC Department of Health Professions Interdivisional/Interdepartmental/Intercollege Seed Grant
Date: July 2016 – July 2017
Role: PI
Amount: $9,630
Title: E-learning Innovations: Changing what’s possible with a marketable mobile application
Agency: MUSC Changing What’s Possible Through Innovation and Technology Grant
Date: June 2015 – June 2016
Role: PI
Amount: $31,000
Title: E-learning Innovations: Changing what’s possible with a marketable mobile application
Agency: MUSC College of Health Professions Department of Health Professions, Support Funds
Date: June 2015 – June 2016
Role: PI
Amount: $8,000
Title: E-learning Innovations: Changing what’s possible with a marketable mobile application
Agency: MUSC Technology Applications Center for Healthful Lifestyles (TACHL), Support Funds
Date: June 2015 – June 2016
Role: PI
Amount: $10,000
Title: E-learning Innovations: Developing and evaluating the effectiveness of an interactive e-learning module
Agency: MUSC Department of Health Professions Interdivisional/Interdepartmental/Intercollege Seed Grant
Date: July 2014 – July 2015
Role: PI
Amount: $5,450
Title: Educational technology journal club
Agency: Valerie West Educational Technology Enhancement Fund
Date: 2014
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $2,125
Title: Evidence in education and practice (CREATOR) project
Agency: MUSC Department of Health Professions Interdivisional/Interdepartmental/Intercollege Seed Grant
Date: July 2014 – July 2015
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $6,000
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