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Douglas Ball

Division of Health Professions

Professor in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Email:
Phone:(405) 681-1611, ext. 7227
Office:HPC 218
Douglas

About

Professor Ball began as full-time faculty at ±¬ÁÏTV in Fall of 2021. He previously taught in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program as an adjunct professor and lab instructor. As an OT Practitioner, Professor Ball has experience in pediatric outpatient facilities and adult inpatient acute care. Additionally, Professor Ball has worked as a Clinic Operations Manager and has served as the IRF-PAI coordinator for an inpatient rehab facility. Professor Ball brings his experience working throughout the continuum of healthcare and a passion for partnering with students to assist them during their academic pursuits.  He believes a classroom is a safe, caring community focused on collaboration, using individual problem-solving and peer groups to enhance learning and develop a connection to course content.

Education

Degree  Major Emphasis Institution Year
A.A.S.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma City Community College
2019
M.B.A.
Healthcare Administration
Southern Nazarene University
2015
A.S.
Biology
Oklahoma City Community College
2010
B.A.
Apparel Merchandising and Marketing
Oklahoma State University
1991

Courses Taught at ±¬ÁÏTV

  • OTA 1112 – Professional Management for OT Practice
  • OTA 1123 – A & P for the OTA Practitioner
  • OTA 1223 – Psychosocial Theory and Intervention
  • OTA 1233 – Occupational Performance – Birth thru Adolescence
  • OTA 2141 – Special Topics and Fieldwork
  • OTA 2253 – Fieldwork II A
  • OTA 2263 – Fieldwork II-B

Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Pediatric Developmental Milestones
  • Adult Acute Care Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Project and Personnel Management