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Curriculum Development Resources for Residencies and Fellowships

Residency and fellowship curriculum are based on the Description of Advanced Clinical Practice (DACP) or Description of Specialty Practice (DSP) for each of the seven ABPTS approved specialty areas, which include Cardio. Residencies and fellowships that do not fall within the seven specialties must utilize a valid practice analysis for curriculum development and credentialing. Resources to assist programs in the development of a residency or fellowship curriculum and in the completion of the credentialing process follow. have been developed by AAOMPT and the Orthopaedic Section of APTA and by APTA’s Committee on Clinical Residency and Fellowship Program Credentialing.


Description of Advanced Clinical Practice for:

Cardiopulmonary
Clinical Electrophysiologic
Geriatric

Description of Specialty Practice for:

Neurologic
Orthopaedics
Pediatrics
Sports Physical Therapy

Cost: $26 plus shipping/handling - APTA Members; $42 plus shipping/handling - Nonmembers

How to Obtain:
Order Number: E-46
Call APTA's Service Center: 800/999-2782, ext 3395
Or order online:APTA Online Catalog


Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Description of Advanced Clinical Practice (1998)

Cost: $35 - AAOMPT Member; $45 - Nonmember

How to Obtain:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
PO Box 4777 Biloxi, MS 39535-4777 


Guidelines for Curriculum Development for Postprofessional Residencies in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) and the Orthopaedic Section brought together residency directors, clinicians, and educators from across the country to prepare this comprehensive resource.

The document provides examples of part-time and full-time models for residency education in various health care settings. Recommendations on how to design the mission, philosophy, program goals, and performance outcomes of a residency and how to integrate theoretical content with clinical course content are also described. Numerous examples are presented of instructional objectives, learning activities, methods for practical and written examinations, and forms for program evaluation. Factors to consider in selecting and training faculty are covered, along with financial considerations for developing a residency budget. 

Because of the scope of the curriculum materials presented, the document provides outstanding resources for developing residencies in ALL specialty areas. Individuals interested in residency education can use this information to evaluate current programs. Current programs can re-evaluate their curriculum for further growth. 

Cost: $45 for Orthopaedic Section and AAOMPT Members; $65 for APTA members; $80 for nonmembers 

How to Obtain:
Orthopaedic Section will be handling all purchases. Make check payable to: Orthopaedic Section, Inc, and mail to 2920 East Avenue South, Ste 200, La Crosse, WI 54601-7202. Phone: 1-800/444-3982 


Bibliography of References

See the Bibliography of References for establishing a residency program by paging back one page. Although the information presented is geared toward the Geriatric Residency, the information presented is applicable to any residency program.

Edited 3/2006

 


 
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