Fall 2012 Accolades by University of St. Augustine

Accolades Fall 2012 Edition

Moving Forward

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President’s Message Dear Accolades Readers, By the time you read this, the 2012 Olympic Games will be over, the winners determined, and the citizens of London resuming their normal lives. Hopefully you had time to watch some of the events and experience the sheer grit it takes to compete in the games, let alone be the one standing on the top pillar awaiting a gold medal. I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA (southern San Diego County). Thanks to an informative presentation by one of the sport therapists, I was impressed with two things: 1. 2.

The regimen of daily activities the resident Olympic hopefuls endure. Four hours of practice, two hours of strength and conditioning, an hour of rehabilitation, an hour of coaching. Add nutrition and psychology counseling sessions, eating and sleeping, there’s little time for personal enjoyment. These athletes are focused on one thing – improving their performance to be the best at their event. The team approach used to support the athletes. Chiropractors, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, acupuncturists and sport psychologists all worked in a unified and non-competitive manner. This team of health care professionals focuses on successes rather than failures. What an exciting model to consider for our health care system!

In this issue, you’ll have an opportunity to see some of our University Olympians. Yes, some of them are the athletic kind, but our University Olympians come in many forms– from successful clinicians, teachers, community servants, and scholars. Each of them has given time and persistence to improving their performance. I also suspect that many of them would admit their success was due to a team of people working together to achieve great accomplishments. Not many of us can run 100 meters in under 10 seconds and very few of us could perform a perfect somersault on a balance beam, but all of us can strive for excellence. All of us can keep the Olympic spirit in our hearts. Go for the Gold!

Wanda Nitsch, PT, PhD President/Chief Academic Officer

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with “connected tables” and digital surround technology, group collaboration rooms, a separate computer lab, a tiered amphitheater style classroom, built-in video conferencing in the conference room and amphitheater classroom. One of the small improvements the students should like are the drinking fountains with water bottle filling stations. The significant feature in Austin is space. The campus is on 27 acres.

USA’s Vice President, Dr. Cindy Mathena, and Andy Kjellberg of Sawtooth Development share some of the exciting technology and various insights into this new, innovative campus design below:

What are you most excited about with the development of the Austin, TX campus? I am most excited about the next generation campus. Call it St. Augustine 3.0. I learn from each design; what works, what doesn’t and what needs improving. Hopefully the lessons learned will result in the best environment to teach and learn in. I am also excited about the new technologies added to the campus.

How does the Austin campus compare to the first USA campus you designed in San Marcos? The significant difference between the San Marcos and the Austin campus designs was that I had to fit the campus needs into a previously designed, approved site and building exterior, whereas we had a clean slate in Austin. San Marcos was more an outside-in design, working with existing constraints. Austin was an inside-out approach, where the interior spaces dictated the shape and design of the exterior. What new and improved features will the Austin campus have to look forward to? With the Austin campus, I had the knowledge of my tour of the St. Augustine campus as well as the design and implementation of the San Marcos campus. Those experiences led to what should be a new and improved campus. A few of the improved features include: a student centered lab

What unique technological advancements will we see in Austin campus classrooms and labs? (What are they are how will they work?) In Austin we are introducing several new classroom space concepts. One is an auditorium, tiered seating concept that will also serve as a large meeting space equipped with high definition web conferencing facilities and ergonomic seating. Another new space design will be in the dry lab where we will be using a collaborative learning design which features interactive student tables spaced in a circular design with access to document cameras, lecture capture and collaborative work stations. It is expected that the learning activities in this classroom will be student-centered with emphasis on student-driven learning

campus progress... technologies including mobile apps, student use of video and document cameras, lecture capture with recording and sharing capabilities. Some educators refer to this as “flipping the classroom,” where students meet in a workshop-type environment and interact with one another in hands-on activities using technology as a tool to engage students in the learning process. Additionally collaborative learning spaces/study rooms have been designed so that students can work in small groups, with use of projection laptops and think walls (covered in whiteboard material). Conferencing spaces have been designed to enhance the “meeting at a distance” concept using quality lighting, high definition displays and cameras. How will these technologies enhance student learning? The technologies, design of spaces and other uses of media are only small parts to the puzzle. The enhanced learning will come with creative teaching strategies and instructional design that utilizes the technologies in a manner that engages students in the learning process. Several key faculty members and consultants have been involved to conceptualize how these teaching spaces can be utilized. The models created will be shared with faculty members across all campuses. With implementation will also come an opportunity to study the learning that takes place in these classrooms, and to compare the student outcomes to other courses and programs. Faculty from all campuses will have the opportunity to participate.

What are you move excited about on the development of the Austin campus? I am most excited about the teamwork that went into designing these projects—members of the team have included educators, administrators, an architect, an educational technologist, an A/V engineer and various vendors. It’s exciting to know that so many people put their efforts towards building innovative classrooms and student-centered teaching methodologies. Is there any further notable aspects you would like to comment on? Some of our objectives when we started these projects included: -Utilize technology to create “nextgen” learning spaces with attention to collaboration and student engagement. -Engage a team approach that includes: building developer and architect, Mediatech design expert, Dell Connected Classroom personnel, IT, educational technology specialist, administration and faculty to develop and implement a high-tech/high-impact learning space. -Design a pilot classroom space that would facilitate students being active in the learning process. -Consider evidence-based approaches to classroom design and explore theoretical frameworks to support the teaching process. -Provide an area where new student centered approaches in education can be evaluated by all stakeholders. To learn more about our newest campus location, visit our website at www.usa.edu or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uofstaug.

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Active < Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5k Run/Walk. Proceeds from this event benefit the Alternative Spring Break Program. This program is funded by college students who use their spring breaks to travel to less fortunate countries and help out the local communities. Many of these students do not have the funding to pay for their expenses while away. Donations from this event provide financial aid for the students who choose to help others on their breaks. This year the USA students will be going to Guatemala from August 18-25, 2012 to provide occupational therapy and physical therapy volunteer services at local clinics and hospitals.

> Saturday, April 14, 2012 the Wrigley Ride event was held in honor of USA student Bryan Wrigley who tragically passed away during a hit-and-run accident while cycling last year. This memorial ride was part of the Velo Fest, a 2-day festival to increase awareness of cyclists and drivers alike about the laws, health benefits, lower carbon footprints and the social aspect of cycling.

Dr. Catherine Patla completed her 12th marathon successfully in Delaware on June 13, 2012. Dr. Stanley Paris completed a half marathon at this same event.

and 13th overall at Ironman 70.3 Haines City in May. She will compete in the Half Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas in September and was selected to race for Team USA at the Olympic Distance World Championships in New Zealand in October. We wish her all the best in her training and racing!

This spring and summer, several members of the St. Augustine campus took part in ^ USA students participating in a triathtriathlons. Keeping with USA’s core values, lon this spring. each person swam, cycled and ran their way to a healthy and productive lifestyle. On July 8th, Dr. Gallichio competed in the Aquaphor NYC Triathlon. This race On June 17, 2012, nine students from 3rd included professional and elite athletes and 4th terms competed in the Marine- from around the world. Dr. Gallichio land Triathlon. Of the nine students, six was very satisfied with her race perforcompeted in the sprint distance course mance, finishing in the top 10% for her (0.25 mile swim, 13 mi bike, 3.1 mile run) age group and top 11% of female comwhile three performed in the Olympic Dis- petitors. The best part of the race for Dr. tance course. Of the students who com- Gallichio was going to her home state of peted, three were registered as first time NY and having her entire family cheering triathletes. The students involved were: her on at the finish line. Eric Barnes, Amanda Weekes, Lauren Campbell, Kristin Horne, Kelley Bretzeke, Lisa Tribble (Sprint distance) Isabel Kapp, Melanie Majewski, and Marissa Brown (Olympic Distance). On June 23rd, Dr. Libby Bergman, one of our on-campus Fellows, who is an avid triathlete, and Dr. Joann Gallichio (pictured above) competed in a sprint distance where Dr.’s Bergman and Gallichio placed first and 13th respectively in the female division, both being first in their age group. Dr. Bergman has had several successes this season, finishing as the 4th overall amateur at Ironman New Orleans 70.3

^ On Saturday, May 12th Alan Paris, USA’s Chief Development Officer, placed 1st in the four mile Ocean Minded Open Race in the Stand Up Paddleboard, Surf Class Division of the 15th Annual Key West Paddleboard Classic. Conditions were challenging on the 4 mile course with winds steady 15kts gusting to 18kts with 2 - 4 foot seas making the upwind 2 mile portion difficult but the down wind surf to the finish a blast. This was Alan’s 2nd SUP race.

< USA participated in the FL.Roc, a challenging off road 3-4 mile course with 25+ obstacles spread throughout. There are multiple mud pits, multiple walls and crawls, water obstacles and much more to bring the fun back to running!

^ USA San Marcos campus OT students participated in the 5k Race for Autism fundraiser on Saturday, March 24. The San Diego Race for Autism gives 100% of race proceeds to support much-needed programs and services for children with autism in the community.

^ USA St. Augustine campus OT students assisted with the St. Johns Special Olympics Team on March 31, 2012 at Englewood High School in Jacksonville, FL. Above are two of USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students working hard to give back to their community and to help spread awareness of the occupational therapy profession.

^ This spring, St. Augustine campus Assistant Professor Melanie Lomaglio, PT, MSc, NCS, along with students and licensed neurologic physical therapists conducted an exercise research study with patients that have Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease, which examines the effects of group exercise on walking performance, balance and quality of life.

^ We were thrilled to have some of our EdD and DHSc students on campus for their Residency I and II course recently. Students on both the St. Augustine and San Marcos campuses were able to teleconference with each other to work collaboratively during the weekend. Exciting! ^ This spring, USA St. Augustine, FL campus student, Laura Alexander, was the recipient of a motor scooter presented to her by the Blood Alliance. The scooter giveaway was an incentive to increase awareness and participation for donating blood among college students.

^ Arlow Bailey, OPA-C, lab instructor for the MOPA program, accepts a donation of 36 orthopaedics books from David Risch, MD to supplement the St. Augustine campus library’s collection.

^ USA acted as a collection site for the 2012 Shoes4Kids program. Spearheaded by Dr. Catherine Patla on the USA campus, The Shoes4Kids program’s goal is to serve the underprivileged children and their families by providing them with a new, brand name pair of athletic shoes. Shoes4Kids mission is to make a difference in the life and health of our children by making sure they have shoes that fit and by promoting and encouraging the benefits of exercise.

< San Marcos campus OT students honor Occupational Therapy Month in April by having a T-shirt contest to celebrate and show their creativity. > USA held pinning ceremonies for students on both campuses. Pictured to the right, is the St. Augustine, FL campus Flexible DPT ceremony. The USA Pinning Ceremony signifies each student’s commitment to their profession, patients and clinical excellence as they prepare to enter the clinic.

Dr. Stanley Paris Sets Sail...

Solo Voyage

Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, USA’s Founding President, announced that he plans to become the oldest person to solo circumnavigate the globe non-stop by sailboat, in less than the current record of 150 days. Paris has generously agreed to use this trip to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation for Physical Therapy for which he serves on the Board of Trustees. “Dr Paris has a long-standing relationship with the Foundation for Physical Therapy and often has gone above and beyond in helping to support the Foundation,” said Foundation Board of Trustees President and Chair William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT. “We are pleased to be part of Stanley’s trip around the World.” Paris is no stranger to extreme sports and endurance challenges. He has twice swam the English Channel and completed the Ironman triathlon in Hawaii. The efforts of the 2009 English Channel swim raised more than $52,000 for the Foundation.

“I seek out physical challenges,” he said. “That’s why people climb and ski and all of that – you push it to the limit.”

Recognizing the fact that his age will present some difficulties, Paris was instrumental in helping to develop a boat designed specifically for solo use and ease of handling, during the long duraParis maintains his adventurous life- tion and inevitable rough seas. style by continuing to stay physically active and practicing what he taught “With appropriate preparation and for years as a physical therapist and training, athletes of my age can reeducator. store, maintain and enhance mobility provided they get the advice they need With this latest adventure, Paris hopes from a professional,” Paris emphasized. to break and set a number of different records. The current record holder, The sailing yacht, Kiwi Spirit, a Paris 63 Dodge Morgan, completed the non- design, is under construction and once stop and non-assisted solo circumnavi- completed will be environmentally gation sailing from and returning to friendly, allowing Paris to circumnaviBermuda in 150 days. Paris believes he gate the globe with no gasoline, diesel, can do it in 120 days. Dodge Morgan propane/butane engine, or generator. also broke the last record of being the The sail handling will be done manually oldest person to attempt this voyage at and the only power generated will be age 54 – if successful, Paris will break through solar, wind, and water hydro Morgan’s record at age 76. regeneration. Additionally, Paris aims to set a couple of new records, including departing from and returning to St. Augustine, FL, to commemorate the city’s 450th anniversary celebration, and then traveling by way of Bermuda, as did Morgan. He also plans to use an entirely green boat for the circumnavigation.

The Kiwi Spirit is scheduled to commence sea trials in October 2012, allowing a full year of testing and trials before it sets off on its voyage from St. Augustine in November 2013. - Foundation for Physical Therapy

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Iron-Butt Coast to Coast Trek Stanley V. Paris, University of St. Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Founding President, Alan S. Paris, Chief Development Officer and Matt Daugherty, PT Faculty member, completed a challenging and adventurous cross-country motorcycle ride this past April. The three, along with friends Shane Felker and Clay Sammis (both with Sawtooth Development), made the journey stopping only for overnight rest and arrived in San Diego, CA, their final destination. The Iron Butt 50cc is a 50 hour coast-to-coast challenge, which took the group 46:05 hours to complete the 2,437 miles ending at the San Diego Fire Station as their final destination. Congratulations to all!

Do you want to learn more? Would you like to find out how you can be a part of this historic occasion and sail around the world with Stanley Paris? Would you like your name to be included on this journey around the world? Learn how to make a donation to the Foundation for Physical Therapy and have your name printed on the Kiwi Spirit sailboat, by visiting www.usa.edu or www.facebook.com/uofstaugsolo.

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hen I left my clinical position in January of this year to begin my on campus fellowship in St. Augustine, I was filled with a mixture of apprehension, excitement and sadness for leaving my patient population. It wasn’t an easy decision to leave the clinic I had helped to open and grow over the past four years. The fellowship had always been a career goal for me, and I knew that my growth as a clinician had led me to a place where I was ready to accept the challenge of the fellowship. As I reflect upon my experience from the midway point of my year-long fellowship, I realize just how grateful I am to be here at the University. The fellowship has been an incredible growth opportunity for me as a clinician, a professional and an educator. I never imagined just how much I could improve at all aspects of our profession in such a short time. The fellowship consistently provides the right amount of challenge at the right time. With the help of many mentors, I’m constantly being guided to become a more effective, knowledgeable and skillful clinician. My clinical skills and decision making have grown exponentially due to the dedication of the expert clinicians we have on campus. I simply practice at a much more effective, intelligent and skillful level than I was able to just six months ago. Perhaps the aspect of the fellowship

that I was the least experienced in was education. Growing into the role of an educator has been a thoroughly rewarding process on many levels. Revisiting the curriculum I was educated in has greatly increased my knowledge and understanding of the basic science of our profession and it has helped me broaden and improve my manual therapy skill set. I’m learning that there is no better way to become an expert in our field than to teach it. Although I see the process of becoming an effective educator as a lifelong journey, the growth I’ve already made far surpasses where I thought I would be at this point in the fellowship. Helping students go through the process of grasping a concept to comprehension and application of that concept is a very rewarding process. It is an honor to be a part of developing a passion for our profession in this cohort of future therapists.

enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with me.

On a personal note, I’ve found balance amongst all the hard work of the fellowship by continuing my triathlon career. I have been a competitive triathlete for many years and after having a very successful 2011 season including an 18th place finish at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, several opportunities for racing presented themselves this year. I’m currently racing for an elite team based in southern California and this spring I qualified to race in the Half Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas in September. In addition, due to my national rankings in 2011, I was invited to compete for team USA at the Olympic distance world championships in Auckland, New Zealand in October. I’m very much looking forward to the second half of my fellowship and the opportunity to visit the The fellowship allows for many great homeland of Dr. Paris! opportunities for learning within the structured framework that is required - Elizabeth Bergman, PT, DPT, MTC by the University and our accrediting body AAOMPT. Beyond that framework lies many other opportunities to learn about any specific subject area I’ve had You can participate in USA’s an interest in. Every faculty member Residency and Fellowship at the University is generous with their time in facilitating learning in their area programs without relocating? of expertise. Whether it be opportuniThese innovative programs can ties to participate in research or politibe conducted anywhere in the cal activism, practice in greater depth country for your convenience! with imaging modalities, or participate in further anatomical studies, the possibilities to further expand my knowledge Visit www. .edu or call have been endless. I’m very privileged Dr. Erin Conrad at (800) 241-1027, to have access to faculty who are so ext. 1249 to learn more about

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had thought about applying to the fellowship program a couple years after receiving my Doctorate from USA in 2002. Although, I was still learning so much about the profession and was just starting my private practice in Seattle, WA. At this point I was not sure if I wanted to be involved in academics, research or if my passion was to become a master clinician. After a few years of gaining some experience in teaching in-services, being involved legislatively, and acquiring a significant amount of manual therapy skills, I started thinking more seriously about a fellowship program.

er it be a technique, or not having a trained eye to look at the big picture. I thought, “I don’t want to be this clinician, I want to at least take advantage of all of the opportunities out there to provide the best quality health care to my patients. Even if I can’t help them all, I want to know why.” That weekend I submitted an application to University of St. Augustine for an off-campus fellowship. I was accepted in April of 2010, with the intention of completing fellowship requirements by April 2012. I knew that this was going to be a long journey for both myself, my husband/business partner, and our patients. But I could feel it in my heart that this was the right direction for me professionally. I hired a mentor to come to our clinic and complete the one-on-one mentoring hours. The mentor I worked with was involved academically, legislatively, and had been a clinician for over 40 years. His wealth of knowledge and experience in the field was priceless. He not only shared amazing techniques with me from all schools of thought, but promoted me within the manual therapy community. Most importantly, he encouraged me to take a step back clinically and see the big picture. The one-on-one mentoring was challenging, especially with my patients that viewed me as the expert not “the student.” I had to open my mind to new approaches, and it paid off, as the mentor’s teachings impacted my clinical practice forever.

I remember the day I decided, “I am ready to move on to the next level, I need to do this for my patients and the profession of physical therapy.” In late 2009, a 33-year-old patient came to me with the diagnosis of L4/5 disc prolapse. She was in so much pain during the evaluation that she literally had to “dance” to make it through the session, which is a classic sign of instability. She explained to me that she was an avid runner for many years before her injury. She was okay with never getting back to running, and her only goal at this point was to be able to sit and drive to work. I had treated many patients with this diagnosis and had no doubt that I could help her. I worked with her for about three weeks and not only was she not getting any better, she was getting worse. I remember thinking, “what am I missing, I have treated many patients with this diagnosis and helped them. Why is she so different?” I could feel The didactic coursework during the felthat I was missing something, wheth- lowship challenged me in every way

possible, and pushed me in ways that I could never have achieved on my own. Ultimately, the fellowship elevated my clinical thinking and reasoning to that next level of expertise that I had been missing before. The past two years have been the most challenging time in my life since physical therapy school. Although, just like physical therapy school, the fellowship enabled me to learn more about myself and my ability to continue learning from others, as well as acquiring the skills to educate other clinicians that have shared my past experiences or want to further their education in manual therapy. Every year our clinic hosts a half-marathon trail race in Seattle for patients, friends, and family. I continued to work with the patient mentioned earlier during the fellowship, and she was able to complete the half-marathon in 2011. I can honestly say that the skills that I learned from the mentor and the coursework from the fellowship enabled me to rehabilitate this patient successfully, and many more that I may have failed with previously. When people ask me, “why did you do a fellowship?” I think about this patient and say, “I want to have the knowledge, the skill, and the expertise to be the best clinician possible and set a high standard for practicing clinicians.” Thank you USA for all that you have done for me in my career and the passion for physical therapy you evoke in me. - Sarah Anderson, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT

Faculty and Director Update

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^ Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Rot who has accepted the position of DPT Program Director in St. Augustine, FL. He will start his new role beginning Monday, Aug 27, 2012. ^ Our first EdD graduate! Congratulations to USA’s Dr. Anne Hull who just completed and defended her dissertation. The dissertation was titled: Effectiveness of An Introductory Interprofessional Education Session for First Trimester Occupational and Physical Therapy Graduate Students.

^ Dan Lofald, PhD, was elected to the Higher Education & Teaching and Learning Journal Editorial Board. Dr. Lofald will focus on research methods and statistics.

Thank you to the chair of the committee, Dr. Karen Howell, and its members Dr. Dan Lofald and Dr. Maralynne Mitcham! ^ USA’s Kurt Hubbard, OTR/L, OTD, PhD (c) was interviewed for Today in OT magazine for a unique program that facilitates Flagler College Psychology students transitioning to the Occupational Therapy profession. The interview highlights how OT faculty are integrating new and innovative ways to further the general goals of USA and the specific objectives of the OT program.

^ Ricky Willis, Director of Wellness at the USA St. Augustine Campus Wellness Center, raised close to $700 in bail to help children and adults with muscle disease in his community who are supported by the vital work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Way to go! ^ Dr. Karen Howell has agreed to assume the role of interim Dean of First Professional Studies at USA!

^ Our own Dr. Salam Abdo, MOPA Assistant Professor, in collaboration with Dr. Patrick Ziemann-Gimmel, Anesthesiologist, were accepted for a poster presentation at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. This scientific abstract is titled Multimodal Analgesia (TNT – TYLENOL AND TORADOL) Reduces Narcotic Consumption and Opioid Related Side Effects After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery.” Congratulations are in order for their continued efforts to improve patient care and outcomes.

Congrats to the following faculty who have earned a certification this year: Matt Daugherty obtained his OCS (APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist), Todd Bourgeois obtained his OCS and Joann Gallichio obtained her NCS (APTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist).

Supporting the Community Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder have tripled among combat exposed military personnel in the past ten years as reported by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Military personnel returning from missions abroad demonstrate symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, memory loss, insomnia and depression. Occupational Therapists are trained in treating mental health disorders in helping the wounded (physically and emotionally) return to meaningful daily active life. The Master of Occupational Therapy students at the University of St. Augustine have found a new way to promote health and healing through an indirect model of providing services to families with a volunteer approach. For the past year, the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) members at USA have been actively involved in a community partnership with the Fisher House Foundation. In this effort, they have been providing support in the recovery and well-being of injured military personnel and more specifically their families by attending to their psychosocial and emotional needs. The Fisher House is a charitable organization that benefits injured military personnel and their families in times of need. The Fisher House in San Diego, CA benefits families and loved ones of soldiers who are recovering at Balboa Medical Center. ^ San Marcos OT students at the Fisher House.

^ San Marcos OT student with a collection of items for the Fisher House.

The families that come to the Fisher House are facing a crisis of some sort and are usually very overwhelmed and or in shock. Families spend the majority of their time at the hospital waiting for their injured loved one to recover. Many family members drive all night to be with their family and are exhausted physically and emotionally. Students at USA engage in voluntary events benefiting the Fisher House, through helping to provide the necessary supplies for families of the injured. Each month, students take on a new project which might entail preparing fresh meals, supplying gift cards, making a financial donation and/or coordinating various fundraising activities. Recent fundraising has included a toy drive for the children of injured soldiers staying at the Fisher House. Currently, the USA MOT students are organizing a fundraising event in conjunction with the San Diego Padres. A portion of money from each ticket sold will go directly to the Fisher House. There are nearly one hundred students planning to attend the event. SOTA is excited to be contributing to such a worthwhile organization whose sole effort is to facilitate the recovery of wounded soldiers by providing the necessary support for their families during their recovery and rehabilitation while serving in combat.

We are heading to a city near you... Visit the USA website at www.usa.edu to view the many upcoming information sessions that we have planned across the country this fall. Not in your area? We will also be conducting virtual info sessions for those who are not able to attend an in-person session. We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Federal Advocacy Forum This April, I was privileged to take part in the Federal Advocacy Forum put on by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This was without a doubt one of the most exciting experiences I have had since starting graduate school last May. I was also fortunate to share this experience with several other students from our school (Elena Madueno, Lindsay McDonald, Joy Frye, Erin Martino, Amanda Weekes, Kristin Horne, and Veronica Houghton, who are pictured to the right). We were also accompanied by our professor Dr. Eric Chaconas, PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT. Beyond our school, the state of Florida was well represented at this conference with 22 advocates out of the 250 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in attendance from all 50 states. During the trip, I had the opportunity to sit in on a town hall meeting regarding alternative payment systems. This was interesting because they proposed a replacement for the 97000 series of reimbursement. Current design of the alternative payment system seems to be designed purely for rehabilitation services. With the ever changing landscape in healthcare, it will be interesting to see how this system plays out. Sunday evening APTA hosted a welcome reception where all APTA members in attendance could mingle and network. This was followed by a dinner with the delegation from Florida at the Palm Restaurant in downtown D.C. The Physical Therapy-Political Action Committee (PT-PAC) also hosted a fundraiser during the event. Members from across the country could interact and continue the networking process. Through Sheila Nicholson (President,

^ USA Faculty member and students in Washington, DC.

FPTA) I had the honor of meeting Scott Ward (President, APTA). I also met several members of the APTA Student Assembly, who have convinced me to pursue leadership in our national organization. The real action picked up on Tuesday. This was our opportunity to meet with Congressmen and/or their Legislative Assistants. Under the direction of Dr. Chaconas, members from Florida spoke to twenty five Representatives and both Senators. I truly hope the legislators from both parties will be able to bury the hatchet and work together for the betterment of those constituents who are responsible for their election to this position of power. As Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants we can do so much to reduce healthcare costs. Education of the public and our law-makers is certainly the driving force behind our efforts towards autonomous practice. -Garrett Mandel, USA Student

alumni update 1997 Tracey Estok: I work at a hospitalbased outpatient clinic where I run the amputee rehab program. Fred and I are also running an Amputee Support Group at the hospital. In March I became a Certified Trainer for the Amputee Coalition and I train amputees to be peer visitors. William Hanney: I successfully defended my dissertation in November 2011 and was officially awarded a PhD in February. I’ll assume an assistant professor faculty position at the University of Central Florida this fall. My family, Lisa, Bella and Liam continue to be the most amazing support system I could ask for.

1999 Lauren Janusz: In February 2012, I became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Hippotherapy (HPCS). Currently there are 77 therapists (OT, PT, SLP) who have achieved

this. Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy within a comprehensive plan of care. Brandywine Occupational Therapy is located in Wilmington, DE. Betty McNeff: I received my DPT from A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ in 2008. I founded and managed a pediatric therapy agency in Gilbert, AZ from 2002-2009. I am also a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatrics since 2009. I currently work as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine School of PT and Rehabilitation Services. I am a APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialed in 2012, Kinisiotaping Certified in 2011 and Hippotherapy Certified.

2000 Kristie Culpepper: My husband, Brett, and I welcomed our second son, Harris Davidson Culpepper on May 20, 2012. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins big brother, Reid, who is 2 years old.

Peter Fischer: My doctoral thesis in 2000 centered around the development of an electronic posture trainer (www.posture-trainer.com). I got a US-Patent for it this year and am looking for a distributer in the US. Shaun Moore: Owner of Moore Physical Therapy in Wilmington, DE. An outpatient therapy center focused on manual therapy of the spine and extremities.

2001 Bonnie S Carr: I moved to Memphis, TN to be close to family and am working two days a week. I am certified in Gyrotonic and Pilates, as well as work in a physician’s office treating wellness clients before major structural faults. So much fun. I am 65 and doing somersaults, backbends and hiking mountains in the Smokeys. Visited Oslo Norway last year and will cruise to Alaska this August. Jeff Haynes: I joined the U.S. Army and was commissioned as a Captain in March 2012. My family and I are currently stationed at Fort Sam

Houston in San Antonio, TX and tor with Concentra, overseeing nine started the Army-Baylor DScOT pro- centers in New Mexico and West gram at the beginning of July. Texas. Married with 2 beautiful kids and one on the way. God Bless USA alumni, students and faculty!

2002

Marie Beirne: After almost 9 years I left Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains NY, and moved to Houston, TX to work at TIRR Memorial Hospital on their Spinal Cord Team. It has been a great learning experience.

2003 Kristy Boley: I married Brad Boley in Jacksonville Beach with a few close friends and family. I am continuing to work at a diverse and busy outpatient orthopedic clinic along side experienced PTAs and PTs. I have had the opportunity to have several students from Tennessee, WVU, and Marshall this last year. It is interesting to see how programs are evolving elsewhere compared to USA’s program. Marshall University in Huntington just started their DPT program and I am anxious to have students from there as well next year. My two sons, ages 6 and 4, are enjoying this HOT summer up here. It is a good life! Sharon Burgess: I’m working in home health as a traveler April through October at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Nebraska, while enjoying weekend trips to Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota. Heidi Cowee: Mark and I have recently moved from Las Vegas, NV to the suburbs of Kansas City, MO. Chris Juneau: I was recently promoted to Regional Therapy Direc-

2004 Christopher Roosa: This year has brought me good fortune. I was selected to be a volunteer for the US Sports Medicine Committee at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center this July. The experience should be amazing. Also, I am looking to develop Maryland’s First Orthopedic Clinical Residency Program by the end of 2012.

2005 David Graziano: I completed my Fellowship with the Manual Therapy Institute on March 24, 2012. I have been accepted as a fellow by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Wendy Smith: I am still working part-time in an outpatient facility, but I am contemplating going back into home health. I may even broaden my horizons by looking into teaching!

(“pakolea” is the Hawaiian word for therapy which literally means: to train to grow straight). I started outpatient PT in the home on the island of Maui and in 2010 had the opportunity to open the first independently owned outpatient therapy clinic on the remote island of Molokai. We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy. We have enjoyed great success and just opened a clinic on Maui last August. Alisha Jarreau: I am currently working as a clinic manager for an outpatient facility in New Roads, LA. My husband and I have two beautiful children, a four year old girl and one and a half year old boy who keep us busy. Sue Machtley: We welcomed the birth of our son, Zade, in March! He is such a delightful addition to our lives! I will re-open my private PT practice starting next month. Brandy Weflen: I am currently the Regional Director of Outpatient Rehab for SunCrest Rehab in Florida. Mike and I had a little girl, Ella, on December 31, 2011 and she takes up most of my free time these days.

2007

Lindsey Davison: I gave birth to my son, Robert Martin VI, on April 26 and love being a mom. After completion of maternity leave, I will begin working as a civilian PT at 5th Alayna Brewer: David and I wel- Special Forces Group at Ft Campcomed our second daughter, Mar- bell, KY. leigh, on June 21. We both currently work in the nursing homes in Central Louisiana. We also recently moved to Marksville, LA. Shauna Russell: I have moved back to Hawaii and started my own out- Karen Arn: I am expecting baby patient business, Pakolea Rehab number two this December! This

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A Message From Dian Hartley

Associate Vice President of Student Services and Director of the Alumni Association

Believe it or not, there are University of St. Augustine alumni who have lost contact with us. They don’t know about the great things that have happened at the University in the past few years, including the opening of a new campus in Austin, TX. They aren’t able to take advantage of the new post-professional programs and new continuing education offerings. We miss them! We want to do everything we can to stay connected. That’s where you can help.

Become a “Seeker of Lost Alumni” • Share your edition of Accolades with other USA alumni • Ask an alum if they keep in touch with USA • Brag about the great things USA is doing to promote your profession • AND, please get them to visit the website and complete the alumni update form Mark your calendars for Alumni Weekend, October 19-21! You will be receiving more information about this event very soon. We’re looking forward to seeing you then!

year I received my GCS credential from the ABPTS. I am continuing to work in home health in Huntington, WV and loving it! Kacee Caryer: I just relocated from TX back to my hometown to marry the love of my life and raise our baby boy, Liam Owen. Working with Kindred in a skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN. Scott Robbins: In April of this year I opened a private practice, Scott Robbins Physical Therapy-Orthopedics, Spine and Sports. The practice is located in Vicksburg, MS.

2009 Stephan Baber: Utilizing the skills acquired at USA and running the world of physical therapy here. Sarah Duffy: I still live in St. Augustine with my fiancee, Dan Smith. We are getting hitched this year on New Years Eve, downtown at the Lightner Museum! I am currently working outpatient with the VA and part-time home health with Brooks Rehab. David Dunham: I am in Indianapolis practicing as a PT and DC. I will

be finishing my nurse practitioner license in 2013 with hopes of providing expanded pain management at my clinics. My family life remains the same with my wife, Monica, and five kids. Thomas Gray: I am an owner of an Outpatient Physical Therapy clinic in Ballenisles Country Club, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. My family (Lizet, Alexander and Max) are all healthy and happy. We are excited about what the future holds and loving every minute of life! Brittany Hoffer: I currently live in Memphis, TN and am working in an orthopedic setting. Last November I passed the MTC exam and love utilizing my manual skills. This summer I will be teaching for the University of Tennessee in their OT department as an adjunct professor. Ryan Hughes: Paula and I were blessed with a beautiful baby girl named Sienna in September 2011. I am enjoying being a Dad and I am still working for Brooks Home Care in St. Augustine. Cristine Johnson: I completed my MTC in April 2010 and I am currently the clinic manager for PT Solutions of Navarre, FL. Jacob and I welcomed our son, Liam, into the world in December 2011. Life is good at the beach! Frank Layman: I recently made a switch from outpatient to extended care to augment my twenty years in the field and round out my experiences and diversity in patient care. Luke Retherford: I am currently working as part of the South Region Team for Gentiva Health Services as Director of Clinical Operations for Therapy. I will soon be celebrating 6 months of marriage to my wife, Megan, at our home in Perdido Key, FL. Mark Scharich: I am a self-employed physical therapist with prac-

tice privileges at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Grand Rapids, MI. I evaluate and treat predominantly spine related diagnoses which comprise roughly 80-90% of my business. I love being a physical therapist! Rashad Smith: My wife and I recently gave birth to our first child, Braylen Rashad Smith, on February 13, 2012. We currently reside in Brandon, MS. I currently manage the swing-bed program and also practice in the outpatient setting at Laird Hospital in Union, MS.

2010 Emily Bonvillain: I am currently living in Greenwell Springs, LA with my husband, Derek, and our dog, Lola. We are expecting our first child in November 2012. I am currently working at Kleinpeter Physical Therapy (outpatient orthopedics) in Zachary, LA primarily as a PT with occasional OT clients. Life is good! Kaitlyn Cremer: I am currently working for a low vision rehabilitation company in southwest Florida. I also work part time in the industrial setting. Both opportunities are unique and rewarding. Also, I am getting married in January 2013 in St. Augustine to Barlow Smith! Noelle Teemant: Since graduation, I have gotten married and moved to Germany. I currently work in an outpatient clinic serving military members stationed here and enjoying the special challenges of treating soldiers. We are expecting our first child in October.

2011

morial Hospital in Tallahassee, FL. I have also recently become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Jonathan Amansec: Graduated treat primarily lymphedema paDecember 2011 and am currently tients. Such a great learning experiworking at Downey Care Center in ence! the city of Downey. I passed the board exam in my first try and as soon as I posted my resume online, I was able to land a job in 2 days. Stephanie Batz: Since graduating, I moved to beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. Michael Hyland: I have just begun I work at IDEAL Physical Therapy working as an acute care therapist at Oklahoma State University Mediwhich is an outpatient clinic. Adam Groves: I am back the great cal Center in Tulsa, OK. I am enjoystate of Tennessee, working hard ing my first weeks as a practicing to progress our amazing profession clinician! My fiance Julie and I are by promoting the much deserved getting married in September and autonomy that our field and our pa- can’t wait to begin our new life totients deserve. Get it done Orange gether! Alisha Lodhia: I graduated in April Class! Brittney Jones: I am currently an 2012 and I currently work at a Occupational Therapist for The manual therapy-based clinic called Therapy Center out of Jennings, LA. Focus Physical Therapy in Rancho I work in two skilled nursing facili- Santa Margarita. Transitioning from ties and am currently a part of the student to clinician is challenging LOTA-Acadiana Chapter advocat- and fun all at the same time. I think ing for our field of Occupational I’ll always be a combination of both. Therapy. It has become a mission All things considered, I love my job! of mine to increase membership in Morgan White: I moved back home to Mississippi after graduathe LOTA. Jen Paulus: I am currently em- tion. We bought a beautiful home ployed by Sharp Chula Vista Medi- in Brandon, MS. I am working for cal Center Out-Patient Rehab. I am the University of Mississippi Mediable to work with both orthopae- cal Center in the adult hospital. My dics and neurology cases. It’s the husband will begin medical school at UMMC in August! So blessed! perfect first job!

2012

Eric Striegel: I graduated from USA in December of 2011 and began working at a private outpatient physical therapy clinic in Melbourne, FL called Beachside Physical Therapy. I truly love working here and have always felt prepared from my education from USA. Kelly Uanino: The last few months since graduation have been very exciting. I recently got married and started a job at Tallahassee Me-

Available Position: Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) The ACCE is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the clinical education portion of the DPT curriculum. Please visit our website at www.usa.edu/employment to learn more!

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Alumni Weekend

USA Alumni join us for our First Annual Alumni Weekend October 19-21, 2012 on the St. Augustine, FL campus. We are excited to welcome all of our alumni including certification graduates to this fun-filled weekend! The weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities include:

USA 5K Health and Fun Fair for the Family Saturday evening social with live music in the Heritage Lounge and much more! Watch for more information about this event via email in the coming months...we look forward to seeing you there!

Online at Register .edu or www.usaday at Call to 1-1027! 1-800-24

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Manual Therapy and Orthopaedic Seminars 2012 - 2013 Seminar Calendar

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS

Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences 35 Hours, 3.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite) 30 Hours, 3.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite) $595 1 University Boulevard $895 Also Available to OTs $745 Cape Coral, FL ..............Stanborough......Sep 14 - 16 St. Augustine, FL 32086-5799 Las Vegas, NV ............ Yack .....................Sep 12 - 16 Louisville, KY ................ Naas .................. Sep 20 - 23 New York City, NY ....... Grodin ............... Sep 28 - 30 Registration: 800-241-1027 Columbus, OH ............. Furto .....................Sep 12 - 16 Orlando, FL .................. Busby .................. Oct 25 - 28 Gulf Port, MS ................ Cantu .................Oct 12 - 14 FAX: 904-826-0085 Boston, MA .................. Yack .....................Sep 26 - 30 Houston, TX ................. Turner ................. Oct 18 - 21 Washington, DC ........... Grodin ................Oct 12 - 14 St. Augustine, FL ......... Viti ........................ Oct 24 - 28 Virginia Beach, VA ....... Naas .................... Nov 8 - 11 Charleston, SC ............. Cantu .................... Nov 2 - 4 Name: Baltimore, MD.............. Smith .......................Nov 8- 12 Birmingham, AL ............ Busby ..................... Dec 6 - 9 San Francisco, CA ....... Grodin ....................Nov 9-11 _____________________________ 2013 Las Vegas, NV ............. Turner .................... Dec 6 - 9 Houston, TX ................. Grodin ................... Dec 1 - 3 ___PT Washington, DC .......................................... Jan 9 - 13 Scranton, PA ................ Naas ...................... Dec 6 - 9 St. Augustine, FL ...........Stanborough......Dec 14 - 16 Address: 2013 Chicago, IL ...........................................Jan 30 - Feb 3 2013 St. Augustine, FL .........................................Feb 6 - 10 St. Augustine, FL .......... Naas ...................Jan 10 - 13 Atlanta, GA ............................................... Jan 11 - 13 _____________________________ Charleston, SC ............................................Mar 6 - 10 San Marcos, CA ........... Turner .................. Mar 7 - 10 Kalispell, MT ................................................ Feb 1 - 3 City: Ft. Lauderdale, FL .....................................Mar 13 - 17 Austin, TX ..................... Turner ................. Apr 11 - 14 Austin, TX ................................................ Feb 15 - 17 _____________________________ Little Rock, AR .........................................Apri 17 - 21 Orlando, FL .................. Naas ................... Apr 25 - 28 Orlando, FL................................................ Mar 8 - 10 New York City, NY ....................................... May 1 - 5 Atlanta, GA ................... Busby .....................May 2 - 5 St. Augustine, FL ......................................Apr 19 - 21 State: _________ Zip: __________ _____________________ Boston, MA ................................................ Jun 19 - 23 Washington, DC ........... Naas ...................Jun 20 - 23 Birmingham, AL ........................................Apr 26 - 28 Email: St. Augustine, FL .......... Busby ..................Jun 27 - 30 San Marcos, CA .......................................Apr 26 - 28 Home: (_____) _____-_________ Little Rock, AR ..........................................Jun 28 30 S2 - Advanced Evaluation & Boston, MA ................... Busby ................... Jul 18 - 21 Work: (_____) _____-_________ Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION FAX: (_____) _____-_________ E2 - Extremity Integration Thoracic Spine Including Thrust Preparation and Examination Please register me for: 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite E1) 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) Hours, 3.2 CEUs $595 32 $595 Seminars: (Prerequisites: S1, S2, S3, S4, E1, E2, MF1) $995 _____________________________ St. Augustine, FL .......... Viti ..................... Sep 14 - 16 Austin, TX ..................... Patla....................Sep 21 - 23 Washington, DC ........... Irwin .................. Sep 21 - 23 New York City, NY ....... Patla.................... Oct 12 - 14 St. Augustine, FL ............................... Oct 29 - Nov 3 Locations: Cincinnati, OH .............. Irwin ....................... Oct 5 - 7 Little Rock, AR.............. Conrad ................ Oct 26 - 28 2013 _____________________________ Atlanta, GA ................... Irwin ...................... Nov 2 - 4 Chicago, IL ................... Conrad ....................Nov 2 - 4 St. Augustine, FL .................................... Feb 18 - 23 Chicago, IL ................... Yack .................. Nov 16 - 18 St. Augustine, FL ...........Patla/Conrad Nov 30 - Dec 2 St. Augustine, FL .....................................Jun 10 - 15 Dates: 2013 Denver, CO .................. Patla........................Dec 7 - 9 St. Augustine, FL ............................... Sep 30 - Oct 5 _____________________________ S1 - Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation

E1 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation

MF1 - Myofascial Manipulation

Houston, TX ...............................................Mar 8 - 10 Chicago, IL ............................................... Apr 12 - 14 St. Augustine, FL ......................................... May 3 - 5 Atlanta, GA ................................................... Jun 7 - 9 Denver, CO .................................................. Jun 7 - 9

2013 Virginia Beach, VA ....... Conrad ..................Feb 8 - 10 Little Rock, AR.............. Conrad ................Feb 22 - 24 Chicago, IL ................... Patla....................Mar 15 - 17 St. Augustine, FL .......... Patla........................ Apr 5 - 7 Birmingham, AL ............ Conrad ................ Jun 28 - 30

CRANIO-MANDIBULAR, HEAD, NECK & FACIAL PAIN CERTIFICATION Preparation and Examination

Impairment Based, Evidence Informed Approach

S3 - Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation of the Cranio Facial, Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine 27 Hours, 2.7 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)

Advanced Manipulation Including Thrust of the Spine & Extremities

$795

Chicago, IL .................. Smith .................... Sep 14-17 New York City, NY ...... Smith ...................Oct 19 - 22 Las Vegas, NV ............................................Nov 1 - 4 Boston, MA ................................................Nov 8 - 11 St. Augustine, FL ......... Smith ....................Dec 7 - 10 San Diego, CA.........................................Dec 13 - 16 2013 Atlanta, GA .............................................. Feb 15 - 18 Baltimore, MD.......................................... Mar 21 - 24 Asheville, NC ................................................Apr 5 - 8 St. Augustine, FL .....................................May 16 - 19 Chicago, IL ...................................................Jun 6 - 9 Denver, CO ...............................................Jul 25 - 28

S4 - Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex 15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)

20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

$545

Harrisburg, PA ............. Nyberg..................Sep 15 - 16 St. Augustine, FL ........Grant Roys ................Oct 6 - 7 Atlanta, GA .................. Nyberg.................. Oct 20 - 21 Cincinnati, OH ..............Lonnemann..............Nov 3 - 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ....... Grant Roys Nov 10 - 11 Chicago, IL .................. Nyberg......................Dec 8 - 9 2013 Baltimore, MD............................................Feb 16 - 17 St. Augustine, FL .........................................Mar 9 - 10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ......................................... Jun 1 - 2

32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs (Prerequisites: S1, S3, CF1, CF2, CF3, CF4)

$995

St. Augustine, FL ....................................... Oct 27 - 31

20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (Prerequisite: Completion of MTC Certification) $775

Denver, CO .................. Yack .................... Nov 9 - 11 2013 St. Augustine, FL .......... Irwin ................... Apr 26 - 28 Austin, TX ..................... Yack .................. Sep 27 - 29

SPORTS THERAPY CERTIFICATION Preparation and Examination 16 Hours, 1.6 CEUs (Prerequisites: S1, E1,)

$498

PRIMARY CARE CERTIFICATION Preparation and Examination

METHOD OF PAYMENT ____Check or Money Order enclosed

$995

St. Augustine, FL .......................................Feb 18 - 22

$545

Caregiver Training 1: Assessment and Treatment of Dementia 12 Hours, 1.2 CEUs (No Prerequisite )

$445

Open to OTs, PTs, COTAs, PTAs and other health professionals

Grand Rapids, MI ......... Agustsson .......... Sep 14 - 16 New York City, NY ....... Agustsson .............. Nov 2 - 4 St. Augustine, FL .......... Hubbard ..............Sep 29 - 30 2013 St. Augustine, FL .......... Agustsson ..........May 17 - 19 Physical Agent Modalities for

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Improving Treatment Outcomes 15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

$545

Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants 12 Hours, 1.2 CEUs (No Prerequisite ) Open to OTs & COTAs

$325

St. Augustine, FL....Redner/Schefke/ ........Nov 17 - 18 St. Augustine, FL. . .LeSage/McGee . . . . . .Nov 3 - 4 Schuitema The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Seminar dates, locations, and tuition are subject to change, please call before making any non-refundable reservations.

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Additional Seminar Offerings 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

Is this your first seminar with the University? Yes____ No ____

A $100 non-refundable deposit must accompany registration form. A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Certification. Balance is due 30 days prior to start date of the seminar. Balance can be transferred or refunded with 2 week written notice. Notice received after that time St. Augustine, FL .......................................Feb 18 - 20 subject to only 50% refund. No refunds or transfers will be issued after the seminar begins. 16 Hours, 3.2 CEUs (Prerequisites: S1, E1, Medical Diagnostics, Pharmacology, Imaging, Intro to Primary Care)

Applied Musculoskeletal Imaging for Physical Therapists

Prerequisite information: Seminar:______________________ Location/Date: _____________________________

Exp. date: ___/___ Amount: $_________ Signature: ______________________________

Team Discount - Two or more persons from the same facility registering for the same seminar at the same time, receive a 10% discount at the time of registration.

(Advanced notice and full payment required, does not apply after the first day of a seminar.)

Multiple Seminar Discount - Register and pay in full for two or more seminars at the same time and receive a 10% discount. (May not be combined with any other discounts or previous registrations.) ACC 8-12

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