APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1

This in-person program aims to provide new and experienced rehabilitation therapist educators and rehabilitation therapist assistant educators with skills and techniques to improve their teaching abilities and knowledge. Clinical educators and site coordinators of clinical education locations can also benefit from this program. Our program is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a Clinical Instruction Education and Credentialing Program.

Program Overview

Attendees will learn basic skills for clinical instructors and participate in interactive tasks, large and small group discussions and an assessment center (only available for physical therapy participants). This program spans over 2 days and takes 16 hours to complete.

While this program focuses on physical therapy educators, it also benefits occupational therapy and speech-language pathology educators.

Cost

  • Johns Hopkins Employees
    • $100 for APTA members
    • $200 for non-APTA members
  •  Non-Johns Hopkins Employees:
    • $200 for APTA members
    • $300 for non-APTA members

CEUs

  • 16 contact hours (Maryland PT board approved). Physical therapists will be issued a CEU certification upon completion of the program.
  • 12 contact hours (Maryland OT and Maryland Audiologist, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologist and Music Therapists board approved).

Dates

  • March 15 - 16, 2025

Registration

Please use the APTA portal to register for this course.

Payment

All payments should be submitted through the APTA registration portal. Non-Johns Hopkins Employees will need to use the payment button below to cover the additional fee of $100 (this fee is included in the total cost listed above).

 

Program Coordinator

Eric Stewart, P.T., D.P.T.

Please reach out to Eric Stewart ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

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Program Topics

  • Plan and prepare for rehab students during their clinical education experiences
  • Develop learning experiences and support ongoing learning through questioning and effective feedback
  • Create and perform student evaluations
  • Identification and management of students with exceptional situations
  • Legal implications for clinical educators and issues related to ADA legislation and Medicare reimbursement

Assessment Center

The assessment center is available to physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who wish to obtain the APTA CI credential. Assessments are offered at the end of each training day in the form of a computer-based test. The assessment offers an opportunity to apply knowledge from the program in simulated situations. Those who complete all six assessment center stations will receive APTA CI credentialing. Participants must attend each course session in its entirety and complete the assessment center to be eligible for credentialing. Please note that the APTA CI credential is available only to physical therapy practitioners.