Retired 5-31-2021 from Huntington University OTDOTD consultant Ford_OTD_consult@outlook.comDr. Ruth Ford, EdD, MSBS, OTR/L, CLIPP, FAOTA - former Associate Dean of Health Sciences, OTD DirectorDr. Ruth Ford, founder Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program at Huntington University. Dr. Ford has participated in committee work for accreditation activities with HLC, SACS, MSA and provided administrative oversight for ACOTE accreditation. Consultant to OTD programs. Grants exceeding $800,000. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) The Ohio State University; Masters in Biomedical Sciences - former Medical College of Ohio (University of Toledo), and Doctorate in Education Bowling Green State University. Research externship at AARP headquarters in Washington, DC. Dissertation titled Leadership Influence on Work Opportunities for Older Adult Workers (2004).Dr. Ford holds Certification in Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) in 2019 and received the AOTA Roster of Fellows (FAOTA). Previously credentialed as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and Board Certification in Gerontology (BCG). Research interests and publications include aging, driving, and older adult workers. Professional service included Ohio & Tennessee Occupational Therapy licensure boards. Forty-three years of clinical experience in administration, acute care, rehabilitation, out-patient, long term care, home health & expert witness. Corporate work- consultant for long-term care and director rehabilitation services over 85 long term care settings. Dr. Ford’s service - Rotarian (Past President) and Paul Harris Fellow; CarFit Instructor; Trainer for We Need to Talk (Driver Cessation Program); Driver safety programming with Indiana Department of Transportation (TDOT), AARP and AAA; Master Trainer for A Matter of Balance (fall prevention program); former Board Member of WAVES, Inc. Dr. Ford is creating student learning opportunities at Huntington University for Health Sciences, Inter-professional Education, research projects through the Fort Wayne Community Research Consortium.