Publication: THE EDUCATION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE IN ANATOMY FOR REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
| dc.contributor.author | Brown, Colby | |
| dc.contributor.author | Conant, Kaicey | |
| dc.contributor.author | Durant, Jordan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hooker, Cora | |
| dc.contributor.author | Robichaud, Shelby | |
| dc.contributor.author | Smith, Ashely | |
| dc.contributor.author | Howland, Chad | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-29T15:14:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-29T15:14:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-04-20 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Continuing education (CE) is essential to evidence-informed practice for healthcare providers such as licensed physical therapists. However, evidence suggests that approximately 1/3rd of physical therapists have participated in an anatomy-related CE course within the previous three years.1 Our teaching and learning project sought to design and implement a CE course specific to musculoskeletal anatomy for allied health professionals and physical therapy students. Description: A two-day CE course in functional and clinically oriented anatomy was designed and taught by a collaborative team of physical therapy educators and entry-level DPT students. The course implemented components of adult learning theory through experiential learning, peer-to-peer teaching, and collaborative learning in small groups.2,3 Summary of Use: Twenty-three registrants attended the CE anatomy course, with a significant percentage being student physical therapist assistants from a local community college (>70%). Nearly all attendees participated in the entire two-day session for twelve contact hours. After completing the final day of the CE course, all attendees completed the post-course survey. The results showed excellent ratings for an overall learning experience (95.5% of respondents), the quality of course instruction (100% of respondents), and course organization (86.4%). The CE course earned $ 8,120.00, and funds were allocated to DPT student scholarships and educational resources. Conclusion: Entry-level physical therapy education programs can meet the demand through collaborative teaching and learning projects between faculty and DPT students. When targeting a consumer population of healthcare providers, institutions need to consider the needs of the healthcare providers and correlate human anatomy to their area of clinical practice. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.husson.edu/handle/20.500.14298/63 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.title | THE EDUCATION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE IN ANATOMY FOR REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS | |
| dc.type | Abstract | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |