Ashley Tetrick, MS, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Dedicated and compassionate clinician and educator with thirteen years of occupational therapy experience. Passionate about educating others in allied health and rehabilitative sciences. Possess strong administrative and communication skills, allowing me to connect with clinical colleagues, faculty colleagues, and students alike. Eager to serve as Occupational Therapy Faculty. Certified with the National Board of Occupational Therapy and licensed in Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (May 2023-Present)
Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Projected graduation: Fall 2024
Milligan College (2008-2010)
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
East Tennessee State University (2001-2005)
Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Management, Minor in Marketing
COURSES TAUGHT
Foundations of OT I
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Gerontology
Administration and Leadership
CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS
Occupational therapy and its essential role in addressing care of pre and postpartum mothers and its associated mental health conditions including postpartum depression/anxiety, intrusive thoughts (OCD), postpartum psychosis.