Continuing Education for Physical Therapists
As part of our program’s goal to educate and create lifelong learners, DeSales University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is pleased to present our continuing education series! Each semester, the DPT program will offer several continuing education offerings for area physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to earn continuing education credits.
As a CAPTE approved provider for physical therapy education, DeSales DPT program is an approved continuing education provider by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy.
DPT Continuing Education Courses
October 9, 2025: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
CE credit available for PT's/ PTA's who attend.
Register to Attend: Link Coming Soon
February 27, 2025 – March 2, 2025
This course focuses on advanced McKenzie MDT principles and practical application for the lumbar spine and an introduction for the lower limb.
Course Outline includes:
- Centralization of pain and recovery of function
- Exercises not taken far enough vs. inadequate time for reduction
- Patient instructions and exercises performed 'actively'
- Extension and flexion principles
- Extension in the presence of a lateral shift
- Adherent nerve root, sacroiliac and hip joints
- Technique practice and clinician confidence
- Patient demonstration, analysis and discussion
Pre-requisite: Completion of at least Part A or Parts A and B
March 8, 2025 - 7:30am - 5:00pm, In-Person
March 9, 2025 - 8:00am - 5:00pm, Virtual
Trainers:
- Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT
Director of Clinical Education
University of Scranton - Paula Johnson EdD, DPT, GTCC, MBA
Director of Clinical Education / Assistant Professor
Messiah University - Jennifer Howanitz PT, DPT, GCS
Director of Clinical Education/ Assistant Professor
DeSales University
In-Person Location:
DeSales University
Gambet Building, Rm. 153
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
Cost:
APTA Members- $175.00
Non-APTA Members- $275.00
**Verified DeSales Clinical Instructors and DeSales DPT Alumni will receive a discount of $100.00
Registration:
To access the CCIP Online System, click here. You will be directed to a log in screen.
- If you are an APTA member, this will be your APTA login.
- If you are not an APTA member, click “Create a free account” and fill out the required information.
Course Code: 202503PA004
**APTA Registration is due no later than February 8, 2025
Payment:
Payment information will be emailed to the participant following registration completion on the APTA website.
Questions:
Please contact course coordinator and instructor Jennifer Howanitz at Jennifer.Howanitz@desales.edu or Paula Johnson at Pjohnson@messiah.edu or 610-282-1100 ext 2857.