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Mary Jane K. Rapport, PT, PhD

Professor,
Assistant Director of PT Program

Office:
University of Colorado Denver
Physical Therapy Program - C244
Education Building 2 South
13121 E. 17th Avenue - PO Box 6508
Room 3118
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone:
303-724-9148
Email:
maryjane.rapport@uchsc.edu

Professional Credentials, Licensure, and Certification(s)

PT Licenses: Colorado (active), Florida, Ohio, New Mexico & California (inactive)
NDT Certified - Pediatrics

Institution & Location Degree Yr. Conferred Field of Study

  • Kent State University, PhD, 1994 Special Education & Education Administration
  • Kent State University, MA, 1988, Early Childhood Special Education
  • Ohio State University, BS, 1981, Allied Health Professions (Physical Therapy)

Offices, Membership in Professional Organizations, Advisory Councils, Boards, etc.

  • APTA member since 1979
  • APTA section memberships: Section on Pediatrics and Section on Education
  • Manuscript Reviewer for Physical Therapy
  • Review Panel for Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Editorial Board for Physical Disabilities: Education & Related Services
  • Invited Member, Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2005-2007
  • Invited Member, APTA Advisory Panel on Practice; 2006-2009
    Practice Committee, Section on Pediatrics of the APTA
  • Region II Director, Section on Pediatrics of the APTA
  • Consultant and Coordinator for Related Services to the Center on Personnel Studies in Special Education (COPSSE), University of Florida, 2001-2006
  • Board of Directors, Children's Treehouse Foundation

Major Research and Professional Interests

  • Director of UCD Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  • Physical Therapy Practice in Pediatrics, School-based Physical Therapy, and Early Intervention Services
  • Professional Development and PT Education
  • Inter-professional education / collaboration

Clinical Practice

  • Pediatric physical therapy with focus on early intervention services and school-based physical therapy

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Educational Methods
  • Patient Care Seminar series
  • Professional Topics: Doctoring Profession
  • Professional Topics: Leadership in Practice
  • Professional Development (for the Transition DPT Program)