PT graduates' perceptions of a higher education early intervention training program on employment and practice
| Autor: | Ann C. Golub-Victor, Helene M. Dumas |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Medical education Higher education Descriptive statistics business.industry education Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Certification Physical Therapists Telephone interview Intervention (counseling) Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Early Intervention Educational Humans Female Perception business Psychology Curriculum Graduation Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. 27(2) |
| ISSN: | 1538-005X |
| Popis: | Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe physical therapist graduates' perceptions of a higher education early intervention (EI) training program on postgraduation employment and practice. Methods Using a mixed methods approach, 13 graduates responded to an online survey and 14 participated in a telephone interview. Descriptive statistics and qualitative methods were used for analysis. Results More than 80% of survey respondents pursued state EI certification following graduation and had practiced in EI. Participants reported that the EI training increased their marketability for employment and preparation for EI practice. Reported challenges included embracing the diverse role of an EI service provider and limited mentoring by another PT. Conclusions Results provide important program feedback and highlight the need for curriculum review. This study further informs the national discussion about EI training, pediatric physical therapy curriculum, new graduate practice in EI, and entry-level versus advanced practice. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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