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 Level 1 and Level 2 credentialed clinical instructor 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:
The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Research Night 2023
Please join the University of Scranton's Department of Physical Therapy for our annual Research Night where students will present their research in a platform presentation style setting. Students groups will be presenting on various topics this year.
Date: November 11, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm-8:30pm (with 30 minute intermission)
Location: Denaples Center, Moscovitz Theater, 4th Floor AND Virtually via zoom
CEUs: This course is approved for 3 general contact hours (CEUs) in the state of Pennsylvania. However, you must attend/view the entire session and pass a quiz to receive credit. The University of Scranton has pre-approved provider status with the PA State Board of Physical Therapy. The PA State Board of Physical Therapy has ultimate authority for this determination.
Cost: FREE for all CIs, Alumni, Family and Friends
Registration: REGISTRATION LINK
University of Scranton Sponsored APTA Level 1 Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course
The University of Scranton is excited to offer the APTA's Level 1 Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course this year in a Hybrid Format. Please see below for all information including registration
Date/Times: **Participants must be present for all 3 dates in to qualify for course completion.
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Sunday Dec 3, 2023 |
8am-5pm, ET |
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Monday Dec 4, 2023 |
5pm-9:30pm, ET |
Virtual on Zoom |
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Monday Dec 11, 2023 |
5pm-9:30pm, ET |
Virtual on Zoom |
Instructor: Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT
Cost: APTA Members-$100.00, Non-APTA Members- $200.00
CEUs: 1.6 CEUs for PT/PTA Participants, 1.2 CEUs for Non-PT/PTAs
Registration: https://ccip.apta.org ,Course Verification Code: 202312PA150
All questions can be directed to the course coordinator Janette Scardillo at janette.scardillo@scranton.edu
Previous Courses
The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Research Night 2022
When: Saturday, November 12, 2022 (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 2021
When: Saturday,November 6, 2021 (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 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 pre-registration 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
Pre-registration 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