Started as a full time instructor at Illinois Central College in the physical therapist assistant program. Promoted to Associate Professor in 2000. I am an active member in the Western District of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. I have been a delegate to the state meetings several times for the Western District, as well as twice to the National Meeting. The one hour lecture for classes includes daily quizzes, followed by lecture with overheads, slides, videos and the use of a computer.
Labs are the time to practice the techniques used clinically in a physical therapy environment.
Lecture basically gives the basics, and the lab is the time to practice the skills. During labs, practicals are scheduled where the student must demonstrate proficiency in the tasks that he will be performing as a practicing physical therapist assistant. Quizzes and tests are primarily short answer. Some labeling, matching, and multiple choice is included. All questions on midterms and finals are multiple choice.