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Physical Therapy Alumni Association
Summer 2023 Continuing Education Series
The Northern Arizona University Physical Therapy Alumni Association (NAU PTAC) is a group of NAU alumni who function with the purpose of uniting alumni and current students throughout the year.
With our two lecture series, we are able to provide our alumni with continuing education opportunities as well as raise funds to provide current students with scholarship opportunities.
COURSE 1: Let the Gains Begin: Techniques to promote the acquisition of skilled movement required for optimal performance
The course will teach exercise fundamentals with applications to neurological and orthopedic impairments focusing on improving manual skills to achieve desired outcomes. The participant will complete 2 hours of online training prior to attending.
This is a lab intensive course. Faculty to participant ratio will not exceed 1:10.
Upon completion the participant will
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of extremity & trunk movement patterns
- Demonstrate the ability to select and apply exercise techniques to treatment for patients with a variety of diagnoses
- Understand functional movement with application to patient treatment
- Apply principles of motor learning to enhance treatment outcomes
- Perform techniques to strengthen motor activation
PROGRAM INFORMATION
June 10-11, 2023
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Early registration is strongly encouraged as enrollment is limited to maintain an effective faculty to participant ratio.
TUITION
-NAU Students: Free (space is limited)
-NAU Associated Clinicians: $200.00
-Clinicians who are non-affiliated NAU alumni or instructors: $300
Cancellations must be received at least 7 days prior to the course for a 90 percent refund.
AUDIENCE
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Students of all disciplines
LOCATION
The course will be held at Northern Arizona University Physical Therapy Building. | 208 Pine Knoll Drive | Building 66 Room 132 | Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
CEU’s
16 contact hours – 1.6 CEU’s This includes 2 hours online course work
REGISTRATION
CONTACT
For more information contact: Valerie Carter | 928-853-5420 | valerie.carter@nau.edu
COURSE 2: Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle: PNF based orthopedic techniques to expedite your patients return to function
The course will teach exercise fundamentals with applications to orthopedic impairments focusing on improving manual skills to achieve desired outcomes. The participant will complete 2 hours of online training prior to attending.
Upon completion the participant will
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of extremity & trunk patterns of movement
- Demonstrate the ability to select and apply PNF techniques to treatment for patients with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses
- Understand functional movement with application to patient treatment
- Apply principles of motor learning to enhance treatment outcomes
- Perform techniques to strengthen motor activation
PROGRAM INFORMATION
August 4-5, 2023
High Altitude Lecture Series
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Early registration is strongly encouraged as enrollment is limited to maintain an effective faculty to participant ratio.
TUITION
-NAU Students: Free (space is limited)
-NAU Associated Clinicians: $200.00
-Clinicians who are non-affiliated NAU alumni or instructors: $300
Cancellations must be received at least 7 days prior to the course for a 90 percent refund.
This is a lab intensive course. Faculty to participant ratio will not exceed 1:10.
AUDIENCE
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Students of all disciplines
LOCATION
The course will be held at Northern Arizona University Physical Therapy Building. 208 Pine Knoll Drive, Building 66 Room 132, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
CEU’s
16 contact hours – 1.6 CEU’s
This includes 2 hours online course work
REGISTRATION
NAU-PTAA Board Members
President – Emily Terpay (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
About me:
Emily Terpay, PT, DPT – 27 years old and part of the 2016 NAU DPT Class in Flagstaff. Recently married, living in Flagstaff, and working at Haven of Flagstaff as the Director of Rehabilitation. Spend lots of time with my family and two dogs, going on trail runs, and crossing my fingers that the Arizona Cardinals will win a game this season!
Faculty Member-Lorie Kroneberger (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
928-523-7433
Program Director Flagstaff Campus
NAU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Staff-Michelle Cook (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
928-523-4270
Administrative Services Assistant
NAU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
President – Emily Terpay (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
About me:
Emily Terpay, PT, DPT – 27 years old and part of the 2016 NAU DPT Class in Flagstaff. Recently married, living in Flagstaff, and working at Haven of Flagstaff as the Director of Rehabilitation. Spend lots of time with my family and two dogs, going on trail runs, and crossing my fingers that the Arizona Cardinals will win a game this season!
Faculty Member-Lorie Kroneberger (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
928-523-7433
Program Director Flagstaff Campus
NAU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Staff-Michelle Cook (Flagstaff) Accordion Closed
928-523-4270
Administrative Services Assistant
NAU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program