Clinical Instructors are considered Clinical Faculty, yet many have never received any formal training in education. Students come to clinical experiences with objectives to meet as dictated by their DPT program, however the means to achieving these overall objectives are not dictated. This presentation will cover the basics of objective taxonomy and provide ideas to help clinical sites build objectives to guide students through a successful clinical experience. 1 CCU 

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

Speaker(s)
Dr. Teresa Bachman, PT, DPT is a full time Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University. She is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (2019) and a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (2011) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Dr. Bachman has been teaching undergraduate Pre-Physical Therapy and entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy students for 12 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas State University. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana. Dr. Bachman is working towards a Doctor of Health Science degree at University of Indianapolis and her primary research interests include the scholarship of teaching and education and hybrid DPT education. Dr. Bachman continues to practice physical therapy as a home health care clinician specializing in evaluation and treatment of the aging adult. She resides in New Braunfels, Texas with her husband and two wonderful boys and she spends her spare time cycling (road and mountain) as well as hiking with her family and friends.

Christy Gantt, PT, DPT, LMT is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. After earning both BS (1986) and Master (1990) degrees from Texas A&M University, Dr. Gantt completed a MPT degree through the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program at the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) and a DPT, also through Baylor University. Dr. Gantt has served in the U.S. Army for 27 years as a PT and physician extender, providing patient care, clinic leadership, and student instruction at various assignments in the US and abroad. As a civilian, Dr. Gantt spent 10 years as the Program Director and full-time faculty in the Blinn College PTA Program. Through positions in both Military Medical Training Support and National Emergency Response Agencies, she has been an educator, facilitator, and designer of training exercises to develop and promote the skills of both civilian and military medical personnel as they prepared to deploy for response to various emergencies. She resides in College Station, TX and enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures, and spending time with her husband, five children, and friends and family.

Schedule
6:00 Business Meeting and Announcements
6:30-7:30  Introduction and CCU Presentation

Fees

CAD Quarterly Meetings and online CCU offerings are free for all but please consider supporting our district students with a donation for Student Scholarships. Suggested donation $10. Donation may be added on the registration page. Can't attend the meeting but still want to donate, click here.

CAD provides financial support to district PT/PTA students to attend professional meetings in order to enhance their education and leadership development. Studies show that students who attend a professional conference are more likely to stay involved in their professional organization once graduated.

Registration is part of the attendance process, you must register before the deadline in order to receive credit.

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