Ever wish you could follow the same child, month after month, to demonstrate key motor milestones and reflexes for your students? Looking for a fresh perspective on teaching pediatric content to the next generation of learners? Join Dr. Melissa Cole, DPT, PhD, PCS and our Education Lead Dr. Tracy Moore, PT, DPT, ONC, for a practical look at how Dr. Cole uses PhysioU to improve student learning, model interpersonal skills necessary for effective pediatric treatments, and more! This week’s faculty feature will cover the Developmental Milestones app and some new content PhysioU is excited to share with our users.
Featured Speaker: Dr. Melissa Cole
Dr. Melissa Cole is a physical therapist and board-certified pediatric clinical specialist. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science. Dr. Cole is an Assistant Professor at Azusa Pacific University, teaching Pediatrics, Professional Relationships, and Research in the Department of Physical Therapy. She has over 17 years of experience working with the pediatric population, primarily in early intervention. Her research agenda is focused on exploring the impact of the patient-practitioner relationship on physical therapy outcomes in order to inform educational practices.
00:00 Pediatric Physical Therapy Course Challenges
05:07 Virtual Reality Tools in Assessment
08:10 Interventions Library and Video Development
15:17 Embedding Clinical Reasoning in Curriculum
19:30 Pediatric Development App Demonstration
23:00 Pediatric Interventions App and Library
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