Educating Physical Therapists – eBook

Description

Modeled after the progressive initiatives of the Carnegie Foundation, Drs. Gail Jensen, Laurita Hack, Terrence Nordstrom, Elizabeth Mostrom, and Jan Gwyer embarked on a comprehensive analysis of physical therapist education in the United States. Their insightful study, **Physical Therapist Education for the Twenty First Century (PTE-21): Innovation and Excellence in Physical Therapist Academic and Clinical Education**, lays the groundwork for the subsequent publication, **Educating Physical Therapists** (PDF). This essential read not only showcases the pivotal findings from the research but also elaborates on their significant implications for the future of physical therapy training.

Beginning with an in-depth assessment of the current landscape, **Educating Physical Therapists** explores every facet of physical therapist education, encompassing both professional education and residency. The authors illustrate exemplary practices and instances of excellence encountered in various academic and clinical settings. From this extensive evaluation, a conceptual model of excellence in physical therapy education emerges, complete with practical recommendations designed to enhance the educational framework.

**Key Areas Explored:**

• The urgent necessity for systemic reform to elevate standards
• Key components fostering a culture of excellence in education
• Organizational imperatives within academic and clinical environments
• Essential advancements in learning methodologies and the learning sciences

Looking toward the horizon, **Educating Physical Therapists** not only reflects on the present situation but also envisions a transformative future for the profession and its educational practices. The authors present actionable recommendations for future growth, enriched by insights from international experts in physical therapy education, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives in this critical discussion.

After an exhaustive study of the current educational methodologies within the field, **Educating Physical Therapists** aims to revolutionize how educators and administrators prepare the next generation of physical therapists, equipping them to meet future challenges head-on.

*From the Foreword…*
“*The authors of this volume possess a wealth of knowledge to share, and they have conveyed it masterfully. We can choose to embrace their insights, challenge them, or, more crucially, we cannot afford to overlook them.*” – Lee S. Shulman, PhD, President Emeritus, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

Reviews

“This indispensable ebook is essential for physical therapy educators, clinic managers, clinical instructors, or organizations seeking to instill clinical and organizational excellence within physical therapy educational programming. The authors provide a thorough re-envisioning of the physical therapy educational framework, addressing both the current and emergent requirements of the profession. Their well-founded recommendations stem from extensive research and real-world experience, aimed at fostering transformative changes within organizational, leadership, and educational spheres to advance excellence as the unifying goal.” – Jennifer Hoffman, DPT, PT, OCS, *Doody’s Book Review Service*

ISBNs: 978-1-94761-123-4, 978-1-94761-124-1