Amanda K. Sammons DSc, OTR/L, ATC
Medical University of South Carolina
College of Health Professions, Division of Occupational Therapy
151B Rutledge Avenue, MSC 962 Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-2230
sammonsa@musc.edu
Fieldwork Education Program Development Mentorship Resiliency
Behavioral Health Hand Therapy Organization Leadership
Doctor of Science: Occupational Therapy December 2012
Baylor University
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy December 2010
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science: Athletic Training May 2008
West Virginia University
Medical University of South Carolina August 2019 – Present
Assistant Professor
Medical University of South Carolina August 2019 – Present
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences October 2015 – July 2019
Assistant Professor
Baylor University | US Army Academy of Health Sciences February 2013 – April 2015
Adjunct Faculty
PROFESSIONAL COURSES TAUGHT
OTD 880 Professional Seminar
OTD 861 Clinical Practicum 1 (Level II Fieldwork)
OTD 862 Clinical Practicum 2 (Level II Fieldwork)
OTD 841 Psychosocial Correlate (Level I Fieldwork)
OTD 840 Psychosocial Practice
OTD 840L Psychosocial Practice Lab
OTD 837 Scholarship III Seminar: Capstone Mentor
OTD 836 Scholarship II Seminar: Capstone Mentor
OTD 835 Scholarship I Seminar: Capstone Mentor
OTD 833 Clinical Correlate II (Level I Fieldwork)
OTD 824 Clinical Correlate I (Level I Fieldwork)
MSOT 698 Professional Capstone Seminar
MSOT 641 Clinical Practicum 2 (Level II Fieldwork)
MSOT 640 Clinical Practicum 1 (Level II Fieldwork)
MSOT 625 Occupational Therapy Clinical Correlate: Physical Dysfunction (Level I Fieldwork)
MOT 6311 Evaluation & Intervention: Behavioral Health
MOT 6112 Behavioral Health Course Residency
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Luken, M. & Sammons, A. (2016). A systematic review of mindfulness practice for reducing job burnout, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 7002250020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014.ajot2016.016956
Yancosek, K., Gulick, K., & Sammons, A. (2015). Handwriting for Heroes (3rd ed.). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Loving Healing Press.
PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
Sammons, A., Rogers, K., & Coker-Bolt, P. (Anticipated April 2023). A Yoga-Based Resiliency Elective to Address Student Wellness. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference; INSPIRE 2023 Kansas City, MO.
Bondurant, A., Sammons, A, Coker-Bolt, P., & Dodds, C. (November 2022). MUSC Pediatric Sunshine Therapy Service: Creation of an Interprofessional Integrated Clinical Education Opportunity. Platform Presentation at the APTA Academy of Pediatrics Annual Conference, Portland, OR
Sammons, A. & Tomsic, P. (February 2022). Fieldwork Educator Professional Development: The New Fieldwork Performance Evaluation and Strategies for Providing Feedback to Students. South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Conference; Greenville, SC.
Sammons, A. (October 2021). Expanding Global Health Opportunities Through Virtual Experiences. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit; St. Louis, MO and Virtual.
Sammons, A. (April 2021). Applying the Rigor/Relevance Framework to Level I Fieldwork Curriculum Design. Poster Presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; INSPIRE 2021 Virtual.
Sammons, A. (February 2021). Addressing the Emotional Well-Being of Students During Fieldwork. Poster Presentation at the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference; Virtual.
Sammons, A. & Welsh, A. (April 2018). Influence of the Army on Occupational Therapy Education. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; Salt Lake City, UT.
Sammons, A. & Orr, A. (April 2012). Narrative Construction and Storytelling with Service Members Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury. Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference; Birmingham, AL.
Sammons, A. (January 2023). Addressing Mental Health with Stroke Survivors. Invited lecture presented in OTD819 Neurorehabilitation I at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
Sammons, A. (October 2020). Interprofessional Approaches to Address Mental Health and Well-Being. Invited panelist at the MUSC Culturally Sensitive Care Workshop, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
Sammons, A. (October 2019). OT Behavioral Health Practice in the Military. Invited lecture presented in OT639 Occupational Performance: Psychosocial Practice II at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
Sammons, A. (September 2019). Addressing the Opioid Epidemic Through Interprofessional Collaboration. Invited panelist at the MUSC Culturally Sensitive Care Workshop, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Sammons, A., Rogers, K., & Coker-Bolt, P. (April 2022). Student Resiliency Elective. Poster Presentation at MUSC Innovation Week, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
Bondurant, A., Sammons, A., Coker-Bolt, P., & Dodds, C. (April 2022). MUSC Pediatric Sunshine Therapy Service: Creation of an Interprofessional Integrated Clinical Education Opportunity. Poster Presentation at MUSC Innovation Week, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC.
MENTORED STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Presentations
Smith, K. & Sammons, A. (Anticipated April 2023). Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Adolescents Living in Residential Foster Care. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; Kansas City, KS.
Ward, C. & Sammons, A. (Anticipated April 2023). Wellness Programming for the Veteran Family. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; Kansas City, KS.
Farrior, M., Sammons, A., & Moore, K. (May 2022). Speak, Listen, Heal: Storytelling as a Meaningful Occupation. Poster presentation at The Eighth Annual Maralynne D. Mitcham Lectureship; North Charleston, SC.
Misenheimer, M. & Sammons, A. (April 2022). Video Modeling as an Intervention for Young Adults with Autism (ASD) and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD). American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; San Antonio, TX.
Publications
Buffaloe, C., LeBlanc, S., & Rashid, L. (June 2022). How to Create a Student Fieldwork Advisory Committee. American Occupational Therapy Association OT Student Pulse. https://www.aota.org/publications/student-articles/fieldwork.
Entry Level OTD Capstone Projects
Gay, M. (2021 – 2023). Activity Based Interventions with Adults with Anxiety and Depression. MUSC Modern Minds. Charleston, SC.
Meyers, A. (2021 – 2023). Using Occupational Therapy Strategies to Address Disruptive Behavior for Students. Capabilities, LLC. Charleston, SC.
Riley, A. (2021 – 2023). Inpatient Pediatric Hospital Based Programming. Camp Rise Above. Charleston, SC.
Smith, K. (2021 – 2023). Mental Health Programming for Youth in Residential Foster Care. Carolina Youth Development Center. Charleston, SC.
Ward, C. (2021 – 2023). Wellness Programming for the Veteran Family. Warrior Surf Foundation. Charleston, SC.
Farrior, M. (2020-2022). Storytelling as a Meaningful Occupation. One80 Place. Charleston, SC.
Gehrig, K. (2020-2022). Therapeutic Gardening for the Dementia Population. Alice’s Clubhouse. Charleston, SC.
Jin, A. (2020-2022). Social-Emotional Learning for Grade School Students in Under-Resourced Communities. Meeting Street Academy. Charleston, SC.
Miranda, J. (2020-2022). Cultivating Independence: Using Gardening to Teach Functional Skills to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Beyond Basic. Charleston, SC.
Misenheimer, M. (2020-2022). Video Modeling as an Intervention for Young Adults with Autism (ASD) and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Healing Farms. Charleston, SC.
Rashid, L. (2020-2022). Program Development for Youth with Severe Behavioral Disturbances. MUSC STAR Program. Charleston, SC.
MUSC College of Health Professions Teacher of the Year 2022
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Officer – Occupational Therapist March 2011 – July 2019
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital – Fort Belvoir, VA July 2018 – May 2019
Outpatient UE Orthopedics
Behavioral Health
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – Bethesda, MD July 2017 – July 2018
OT Behavioral Health Supervisor
Behavioral Health
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital – Fort Polk, LA April 2015 – July 2017
OT Clinic Chief
Outpatient UE Orthopedics
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Care
San Antonio Military Medical Center – Fort Sam Houston, TX. Jan. 2013 – April 2015
Outpatient UE Orthopedics
Behavioral Health
Fieldwork Coordinator
San Antonio Military Medical Center – Fort Sam Houston, TX. June 2011 – Dec. 2012
Doctor of Science Fellow
NATIONAL / STATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AOTA AESIS AFWC Mentor Program – Served as mentor October 2022 – April 2023
SCOTA Co-Chair SIS Mental Health & Wellness April 2022 - Present
AOTA AESIS New AFWC Network Facilitator September 2020 - August 2021
OT Summit of Scholars Abstract Reviewer March 2021
AOTA FWPE Electronic Vendor Review Committee February 2020 – September 2020
UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
CHP OT Faculty Search Committee September 2022 – Present
MUSC OT Student Fieldwork Advisory Committee Faculty Advisor January 2020 - Present
MUSC CHP Faculty Senator October 2020 – October 2022
MUSC Student Upper Extremity Rehab Club Faculty Advisor. February 2022 – August 2022
MUSC Interprofessional Simulation Project January 2021 – April 2022
CHP OT Faculty Search Committee September 2020 – August 2021
CHP Assistant Physical Therapy DCE Search Committee July 2020 – September 2020
CHP SLP Clinical Coordinator Search Committee February 2020 – August 2020
MUSC CHP Faculty Senator (Alternate) October 2019 – October 2020
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
SC Licensed Occupational Therapist (5433) December 2018 – Present
Registered Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) (281659) February 2011 – Present
Board Certified Athletic Trainer (060802068) June 2008 – Present
Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor September 2022 - Present
Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate September 2021 - Present
Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified Expires April 2024
American Heart Association BLS Certified Expires March 2023
TX Licensed Occupational Therapist (Expired 114068) February 2011 – October 2019
US Army UE Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluator January 2015 – July 2019
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Active
South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (SCOTA) Active
2023 AOTA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Program (In Progress)
2022 AOTA Education Summit
2022 Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training
2022 AOTA Annual Conference
2022 MUSC ARROW Career Development Program
2022 SCOTA Annual Conference (Presented)
2021 AOTA Education Summit (Presented)
2021 Quality Matters Online Teaching Certificate
2021 Mental Health First Aid Certificate
2021 AOTA Fieldwork Educators Certificate Workshop
2021 AOTA Annual Conference (Poster Presentation)
2021 SCOTA Annual Conference (Poster Presentation)
2020 AOTA Education Summit
2020 MUSC AAROW Career Development Program
2020 AESIS Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Mentor Program
2020 Lean Six Sigma White Belt – systematic performance improvement training
2019 Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility (Certificate of Completion)
2019 AOTA Education Summit
2018 AOTA Annual Conference (Presented)
2018 Human Resources Management for Supervisors Course
2018 Therapeutic Neuroscience Education: Focus on Function
2017 Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behaviors
2017 Leadership Academy: Leadership development, management, and business optimization
2017 Therapeutic Neuroscience Education: Educating Patients about Pain
2017 Patient Centered Caring Communication Initiative Course
2017 Decision Science Training for Leaders – strategic clinic management
2017 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – systematic performance improvement training
2016 American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting
2016 Battlefield Acupuncture – obtained certification
2015 Clinical Residency: 6-month under the supervision of an orthopedic hand surgeon
2014 Instructor/Cadre Training Course – teaching strategies, lesson planning
2012 Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Extremity Conditions
2012 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference (Presented)
2011 Management of Burns and Multiple Traumas Course
2011 Combat and Operational Stress Control Training: Treating Military Combat Stress/PTSD
2011 Physician Assistant Doctoral Clinical Research Course