Clinical Faculty Development
The University of Scranton's Physical Therapy Department is committed to clinician development locally, regionally and nationally. Various continuing education opportunities will be available throughout the year. In addition, the director of clinical education, Janette Scardillo, is an APTA clinical instructor credentialed trainer. If you are interested in hosting a clinical instructor training program at your facility, please contact Dr. Scardillo at Janette.Scardillo@scranton.edu or 570-941-5952
Available Courses
Please see below for our upcoming Course Offerings:
Previous Courses
The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Research Night 2020
When: Saturday, October 24th, 2020 (5:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Online via Zoom platform
Research Platforms Presented
3 CEUs approved for the State of Pennsylvania
Registration Required to receive CEU credits
The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Research Night 2019
When: Friday, November 9th, 2019
Where: The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, Edward Leahy Hall, Kane Forum, 2nd floor
No preregistration required
12 Research Platforms Presented
3 CEUs approved for the State of Pennsylvania
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program Level I
When: August 10 & 11th 2019, 7:30am-5:00pm
Where: The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA Edward Leahy Hall, 6th
Level Level I Course
Instructor: Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT, DCE
Pricing:
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program Level II
When: July 27 & 28th 2019, 7:30am-5:00pm
Where: Edward Leahy Hall, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Medical Ethics and Physical Therapy Implications
When: Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Edward Leahy Hall, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Presented By: Harold Baillie, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus with Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT, Director of Clinical Education
2 Contact Hours
Open to PTs and PTA
Registration Required: $10.00 Registration Fee
Physical Donations for annual physical therapy service trip to Guatemala accepted at the door in the form of physical therapy and wound care supplies and gently used sneakers.
The Intersections of Sexual and / or Gender Minority Identities with Cultural Competency
When: Wednesday, November 28th, 2018; 2:30 pm-4 : 30pm or 6:00 pm-8: 00pm
Where: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall 228, Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Preregistration Required: CLOSED
2 Contact Hours
Presented by Karla A. Bell, DPT, DPT, OCS, GCS
Course Description: This session will provide the foundation for culturally sensitive
communication with / about our patients who identify as sexual and / or gender minorities. This
session will be reviewed
by the Canadian Council on Ethical Principles and Clinical Practices for Clinical Practice.
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/english/index.htmlWe will cover respectful language and situational conversations, links to
our patient-therapist