The process of curriculum change in the entry-level physical therapy program at the University of Iceland

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. e85-e86
Author(s):  
S.A. Arnadottir ◽  
B. Gudjonsdottir ◽  
S.V. Bjornsdottir ◽  
A. Arnason ◽  
K. Briem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Curriculum Change ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Conocimientos y actitudes hacia la promoción de la donación de sangre en docentes del programa de fisioterapia – universidad de santander -/knowledge and attitudes towards promoting blood donation in physiotherapy program teachers –universidad de santande

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-186
Author(s):  
Harold Fabian Cruz Bermudez ◽  
Adriana Angarita Fonseca ◽  
Jorge Enrique Moreno Collazos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Exercise Time ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physiotherapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program ◽  
Donated Blood ◽  
The University ◽  
Cross Type

Objetivo: Determinar los conocimientos y actitudes hacia la promoción de la donación de Sangre en docentes del Programa de Fisioterapia de la Universidad de Santander – Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de tipo trasversal con los docentes del programa de fisioterapia de la Universidad de Santander – Colombia en el 2013. Resultados: La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 21 docentes del programa de fisioterapia con un promedio de edad de 37,05 años, el sexo predominante fue el femenino, el tiempo de ejercicio docente fue de 9,20 años y tan solo el 23,8 de los docentes había donado sangre alguna vez en su vida; en relación a la promoción de la donación en las aulas de clase el total de los docentes considera importante la donación. Entre las razones para no se destacan "Temor a la extracción de sangre" y las razones para donar se resalta la publicidad. Conclusión: Los docentes son actores importantes dentro del proceso de promoción de la donación en la población estudiantil. Background: Determine knowledge and attitudes towards promoting blood donation inPhysiotherapy Program teachers at the University of Santander - Colombia. Materialsand methods: We performed a cross-type study with teachers of physical therapy programat the University of Santander - Colombia in 2013. Results: The study populationconsisted of 21 teachers in the physical therapy program with an average age of 37.05years, the majority of patients were female, teaching exercise time was 9.20 years andonly 23.8 of teachers had donated blood at some time in their life, in relation to thepromotion of donation on total classrooms of teachers considered important donation.Among the reasons not to include “Fear of drawing blood” and highlights reasons fordonating advertising. Discussion: Teachers are important actors in the process ofpromoting donation in the student population.

scholarly journals Opportunities and Challenges in The Use of an External Interprofessional Reviewing Body in a Curricular Review Process in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill FitzGerald ◽  
Kelly Hawthorne
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Doctor Of Physical Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program ◽  
Curriculum Committee

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the opportunities and challenges of a curricular review process in an entry-level doctor of physical therapy geriatric curriculum. The curricular review process utilized an external interprofessional reviewing body, in conjunction with an established internal curricular reviewing body, to determine inclusion of Essential Competencies in order to prepare students for best clinical practice in the care of the older adult. Method: The methodology of our curricular review process included both internal and external reviewing bodies but the intent of this article is to highlight how the review process was implemented including an external interprofessional reviewing body. The internal reviewing body involved two faculty members with expertise in geriatrics, the Program Curriculum Committee members, and the faculty members within the entry-level doctor of physical therapy program. The external reviewing body was comprised of the 2012-2014 members of the Faculty Development Collaborative Program in Geriatrics (FDCPG), a national interprofessional learning community representing multiple disciplines involved in the care of older adults. Results: The outcomes of including an external interprofessional reviewing body in the geriatric curricular review process were: the FDCPG justified the need for the review of the Essential Competencies, deemed their role as important in healthcare education, and reported a greater understanding of the role of physical therapists as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. The Program Curriculum Committee created a policy for consideration of other published competencies, including a recommendation for “other necessary consultation” based on our use of an external reviewing body, noting its value. The outcomes of the overall curricular review process included: 53/61 Essential Competencies were identified as already in the curriculum and the remaining 8/61 Essential Competencies were added. Conclusions and Recommendations: The addition of an external interprofessional reviewing body to an already established internal reviewing body within the geriatric curricular review process in an entry-level doctor of physical therapy program produced a curriculum that will hopefully prepare students for best clinical practice in the care of the older adult. This comprehensive curricular review process involved opportunities and challenges yet still can be used across multiple disciplines, across multiple curricular structures, and is in line with the current state of healthcare practice.

Predictors of Student Success in an Entry-level Master in Physical Therapy Program

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace L Kirchner ◽  
Margo B Holm ◽  
Ann M Ekes ◽  
Roger W Williams
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program
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