Debra Gibbs
Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
EdD (Organizational Leadership) University of Sarasota; MHS (Occupational Therapy) University of Florida; BS (Occupational Therapy) University of Florida
Location: Inman Center 303D
615-460-6702debra.gibbs@belmont.edu
Biography
Debra Gibbs (EdD, MHS, OTR/L, CAPS, FAOTA) is an Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy teaching in both the MSOT & OTD programs. She has been an OT practitioner for over 40 years and has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care, industrial rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatrics. Dr. Gibbs has been an active practitioner in the Nashville community responsible for developing occupational medicine programs and onsite ergonomic and industrial rehabilitation programs. Dr. Gibbs is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She has served on multiple boards and has delivered in-services and workshops at the local, state and international levels. Dr. Gibbs was awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Occupational Therapy Association in 2008 for “Promoting the Development of Occupational Therapy Practice”.
Dr. Gibbs teaches courses in adult interventions, occupational behaviors and research. Her research interests include professional behaviors, ergonomics, community service delivery, and the use of clinical simulation in education.