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 2024

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 9, 2024

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

Previous Courses

APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program Level I

CCIP Level 1 Dates and Times

Date:

Time:

Format:

Sunday Dec 3, 2023

8am-5pm, ET

In-Person Scranton, PA

Monday Dec 4, 2023

5pm-9:30pm, ET

Virtual on Zoom

Monday Dec 11, 2023

5pm-9:30pm, ET

Virtual on Zoom

Where: Hybrid Course Delivery with 2 half days offered virtually on Zoom platform and 1 full day offered at the The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA Edward Leahy Hall, 6th Floor 

Registration: https://ccip.apta.org ,Course Verification Code: 202312PA150

Level I Course
Instructor: Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT, DCE
Pricing:

$ 100 APTA Member
$ 200 Non-member
All questions can be directed to the course coordinator Janette Scardillo at janette.scardillo@scranton.edu

The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Research Night 2023


When: Saturday, November 12, 2023 (5:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: In-Person and 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 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:

$ 115 APTA Member
$ 205 Non-member
$ 255 Non-physical therapy providers
Please contact Tammi Cherra at tammi.cherra@scranton.edu  for registration information

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

Level II Course
Instructor:  Barbara Wagner, PT, DPT, MHA
Pricing:
$ 125 APTA Member
$ 250 Non-member
Please contact Tammi Cherra at tammi.cherra@scranton.edu  for registration information

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

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