Professional Development Opportunities for Physical Therapists
Grand Valley State University's Department of Physical Therapy offers physical therapists opportunities for quality continuing education programs. For physical therapists in Michigan, the credits obtained through our programming can be used toward acquiring the Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits required by the State for license renewal. Physical therapists will need to accumulate 24 PDR credits or hours starting the July 2017 through July 2019 renewal period.
Our goal is to offer quality courses that are meaningful and applicable to professional physical therapists. We also provide small, personal, and intellectual environments as well as expert presenters to optimize your learning experience.
Contact Information:
Phone: (616) 331-7180
Email: ptpd@gvsu.edu
Scheduled Programs
To find out more information or to register, please click on the program's title/flyer below.
2018 Programs:
JUNE 1 & 2, 2018 - Registration Now Open!
FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING LEVEL 2 presented by KinetaCore and hosted by Grand Valley's Department of Physical Therapy
A discount will be given to GVSU PT alumni and DPT clinical instructors - please contact Samantha Bruno at (877) 573-7036 to get your discount code to register. If you are not a GVSU PT alumni or clinical instructor, click on the course title above to register online directly with KinetaCore now.
SAVE THE DATES!
JULY 13 - DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH DAY SYMPOSIUM 2018 - registration for pdr credits ($10) will be available on-site - payment available by check or credit card, no cash will be accepted. View schedule You do not need to pre-register, just come as you can!
OCT 26 & 27 - HANDLING INTENSIVE FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSORY MOTOR IMPAIRMENTS VIA NDT - registration opening in June
For hotel information in Allendale and/or Grand Rapids, go to www.gvsu.edu/hotels, ask if there is a GVSU rate
Past Programs:
JAN 15 & 16, 2016 - Throwing Biomechanics: Assessment and Training
MAY 21 & 22, 2016 - Modern Pain Science for the Physical Therapist
SEPT 23 & 24, 2016: Functional Massage™: Examination/Intervention for Cervical Spine, Upper Extremity Muscles and Soft Tissue
JAN 27 & 28, 2017: Functional Massage™: Examination/Intervention for Lumbar Spine, Lower Extremity Muscles and Soft Tissue
JUL 21, 2017: DPT Research Day
OCT 27 & 28, 2017: Clinical Gait Course: Assessment and Treatment
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each training begin date by 5:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy: Should your plans change, you may transfer your registration to another person or class at any time. Cancellations must be received in writing (via fax, mail or email) at least one week prior to class start time. Cancellations received before the deadline will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after the deadline and/or no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
If you have questions, please call our office at (616) 331-7180 or e-mail us at ptpd@gvsu.edu
Support GVSU Physical Therapy Students
The Physical Therapy Urban Schools Endowed Scholarship was created by the Department of Physical Therapy to attract students from every background to the physical therapy profession. The faculty recognizes that our profession serves a diverse population and through this scholarship we seek to provide enhanced opportunities for all students interested in becoming a physical therapist.
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