Sponsored by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program at A.T. Still University  in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences. The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

Course Instructor:Lori Bordenave, PT, DPT, PhD and Tawna Wilkinson, PT, DPT, PhD

Course Description: This program is designed primarily for people interested in or involved with clinical education (clinical instructors [CIs], center coordinators of clinical education [CCCEs], academic coordinators of clinical education [ACCEs]) and is recognized by APTA as a Clinical Instructor (CI) Education and Credentialing Program.

Course Objectives:
1. Preparing for physical therapy students during their clinical education experiences

2. Developing learning experiences

3. Supporting ongoing learning through questioning and effective feedback

4. Developing skills of performance evaluation

5. Identifying and managing students with exceptional situations

6. Identifying legal implications for clinical educators, including issues presented by ADA legislation

CEU: Participants are awarded 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours at the end of the course.

FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 25, 2017

ATSU Physical Therapy Department is qualified to provide physical therapist continuing education courses and activities according to the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule R4-24-402).

CEU courses and other post-professional programs offered at ATSU are not associated with the CAPTE accredited residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Course Brochure